Question
How are you doing this week? Did you get your packing removed? Are you breathing any easier?

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The rest of the packing actually started coming out some this weekend like it was supposed to in the beginning. I went this morning and got my splints out, i had no idea how big they were. It was such a relief after two weeks.... the nurse said i may have some swelling, but so far i can breathe as well as before the surgery. Just now i feel so good, it's hard to remember i still can't go play basketball, golf etc for a few weeks.... Thanks for the words of encouragement last week, it's much easier when there's someone telling you it will be fine that has actually been through it...

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All Right! That's great to hear! The rest of your recovery is smooth sailing from here...but you're right, it is hard to remember that it's not all back to "normal" as far as activities go! Breathing normally seems like a blessing now, doesn't it?! Thanks for keeping me posted~so happy for you!