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Hi all, This is Brin, Husband of Denise.

Thought I would give you an update: She went down for surgery at 08:00 this morning, I saw her in intensive care at mid-day, she looked well but had not been woken yet, that will happen around 4pm today. They said the surgery went well.

More when she wakes.

Regards,

Brin

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MichaelJHHeart Star

Well it all sounds good so far. After major invasive surgery they bring you around slower to allow the body to start recovering. Also with the levels of anesthesia and pain killers to patient could be very confused if woken ton early. Shewill be very tired when she comes around and drift in and out of sleep. Also she may be somewhat confused and in some discomfort. Also listen to what the staff say - they do this every day not once in a lifetime!

Wishing a speedy recovery!

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Ticktock61

That’s fantastic news thanks so much for the update tell her we are all thinking about her and wishing her well

Pete ❤️

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Chappychap

She's in great hands Brin, these people are genuinely trained and skilled up to world class levels.

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Gundoglady

Good news X

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Fredders

Hi Brin, thanks for the update. Tell Denise we are thinking of her.

Wendy x

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DenHump

THANK YOU ALL

Latest: Denise was woken at 8pm tonight, no pain but repeating herself over and over. She has done good, I know she will be strong for the next part of her journey.

Thank you again, she has taken a great deal of comfort from all your updates.

Regards

Brin

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CA1949

All the very best to you both at what is a very worrying time.

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Mezle

Yay - 11 Stars well done Denise!

Stay strong too Brin

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JayceeW

Love and best wishes to you both. I hope everything continues to progress well.

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Routemaster

Good news. Lots of love to you both.

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Alison1960

Hurrah! Great news and thanks for the update. She’ll be up and about before you know it - but keep us posted because we all care! Xx

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Cat04

Best wishes and positive thoughts to you both x

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2stents

Pleased to hear it went well, wishing her a speedy recovery x

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