FINALLY. I am (more or less) back.
This surgery and the entire aftermath have been a big surprise to me.
The surgery took longer than expected.
The anesthesia froze my intestinal tract--oh boy did it.
I had trouble with aspirating stuff--a very big no-no!
My muscles atrophied from lack of exercise.
You get the picture.
I was still making progress on the other areas.
My daughter brought my laptop today and though it's old and slow, it still works!
I was transferred to a rehab center last night and my recovery is well under way.
And of course, I can now talk to all of you!
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Yay! So happy to see you! 
Take time and heal
Big big hugs
We’re all happy to hear you’re on the mend.
Healing vibes heading out your way in hopes a speedy and successful recovery
SO glad to hear form you and that you are recovering from your ordeal.
Yeah, recovery is a journey; glad you're on that road now
Hang in there! So nice to hear your words!!
Sending you a Happy Dance
Glad it's over & you're recovering! Be good to yourself & let people do stuff for you!
Please take care and be gentle with yourself.
You were missed. Heal well CP
Hope you continue to make progress! 
So glad to see you posting again, we missed you!
Welcome back! You were missed!
Isn’t it crazy how quickly our muscles can atrophy?! But a little workout here and stretch there will get you back in shape
toot sweet!!
WHOO HOO!!!!!
Wow, what an ordeal you had! Ugh! Finally, it’s all behind you and you’re strong enough to go to Rehab.
As you can tell …. Youve had lots of good karma sent to you from everyone here at DU!
I hope your recovery is as speedy as possible! It was so good to read your message! Take care……
We were all worried about you.
I'm glad you're doing better!
soon you'll be kickin your heels up again. (just wear some nice supportive shoes!)
glad you're doing okay. take it easy, go slow & hang in there.
and thanks to your daughter for bringing the laptop.
I cannot express how happy I am to see you here.. Welcome back dear Calfornia Peggy.. We missed you
We've been checking every day, we can't do it without you!
A big welcome back from your DU friends Dear Peggy and don't rush and overdue things. We have a ton of luvin' being sent your way!!!
All my best for a full and speedy recovery.
You likely have figured this out . . . or knew it already, however, here it is again: Therapy is NOT one-and-done. The therapist(s) is/are teaching you activities or exercises for life. When you go home, don't say "Damn!! I'm glad I'm home and don't have to do those exercises any longer." Learn those exercises and do them as the therapists taught you.
When you are all done and go home, get yourself immediately into a routine -- do those exercises daily, plan you reps and sets, and DO THEM until you get like me and are so old and decrepit you can barely move -- then keep on doing them!!!
enough to post. Wishing you a quick recovery .
You were missed.
welcome back!!!! 
I wonder how many other DUers yelled out "CP's back!!!!" when they saw your post.
So glad to see you here.
Not glad about all the.... stuff!
just such a post. So, welcome back. One day at a time, though California Peggy, but I think you will progress quickly now that you are transferring to rehab.
and more
So pleased to hear from you and know you are on the mend!
It's not the same here without your glowing presence. 
We missed you! Sending hugs and some of those famous DU healing vibes your way.
Hoping that your recovery continues and you're out of rehab soon and resting at home. It sounds like it's been rough. Let's hope the worst is over. Hugs from all your buddies here.
Its wonderful to hear from you so soon.
so glad you are doing better! here's to a smooth recovery!!
I guess my, (and all of our) appeals to the Universal Energy (God?) were heard!!
I hope you keep improving!!
I've been praying for you. Now it's working on your strength again. You can do it!
Sending you big big hug!
I'm sorry to hear there were complications but am glad you're on the mend.
Those rehab centers are supposed to be pretty good. I was offered to go to one after hip surgery but my hubby took care of me.
Keep healing!
🙏🏻
I hope it's quick and painless.
Except for the well wishes, ignor the political stuff, it won't help you heal.
Be well, CP.
I sure hope that those powerful DU vibes that we were all sending did the trick! Please, just take care of yourself, follow doctor's orders and wishing you a safe recovery!
Yay! 
We are so happy to hear from you.
Please take it slow and easy, all your energy into healing.
We'll be here. We love you. Hugs
Heal well! 
Glad you are on the road back to Wellville.
but don't stay up too late! Concentrate on recovery, please.
Plain to see you've been through hell. Hope it's all much smoother sailing from here on out, and that your surgery was 100% successful.
So good to read your words.
Don't worry about us. We will be here for you in any way we can and will support your recovery with the love and enthusiasm that you deserve.
Be sure to do your independent exercises assigned by your rehabilitation team, extra if you can. Those exercises are the key to your robust recovery.
We love you so much. You are a role model for us all in numerous ways. Thank you so much.
Stay encouraged.
❤️pants
Always good to know that someone who has been here almost as long as I have (yeesh) is still on DU. Hope healing proceeds apace!
Sending you healing vibes, love and light.
Can't wait until you are back posting your gorgeous photos!
Keep on keeping on!
glad you are recovering; best wishes for a speedy return to normal....
Our collective sigh of relief may have cause a wind gust heading for California.
Very glad to hear from you. Hang in there.
Wishing you all the best in your recovery!
Good to hear from you…
May your road to recovery be a smooth one.
It is soooo hard going through this medical stuff.
It's so good to know you're now in recovery and will be getting stronger and healthier every day!!
Good to hear you are on the road to recovery. Wishing you more and more strength and vigor every day.
to see you here, California Peggy. Oh my this is good news. May your recovery be steady and swift.
CaliforniaPeggy,
So happy you're back!
Good luck with your rehab and other issues too!! Glad to have you back talking to us, we missed you!
What a wonderful treat today. Welcome back and rest up and feel better, Peggy! So, so great to see you.
It's great to see you back!
May your continued recovery proceed smoothly from here on in. You can rest assured we will all be thinking of you and rooting for you!
happy you are back.