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Old 03-13-2015, 05:16 PM   #61
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Hello All!!

I'm now 4 weeks post surgery and I'm feeling good enough to start back with my PTR.

I will start with how my surgery went.

March 17th - I was admitted to the hospital for my Jaw Surgery. Surgery promptly began at 2pm. Surgery was supposed to take about 2 hours but instead took 4.

March 19th - I was released from the hospital and from then to now I've been resting and healing up.

I'm still on an all liquid diet and have lost 10lbs so far...that has not been fun.

Anyway, I will start up with my PTR soon...I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still here and doing much better.
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I was just thinking about you! I am so glad that your surgery went well and that you are starting to feel better!! More healing coming your way!!

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I was just thinking about you! I am so glad that your surgery went well and that you are starting to feel better!! More healing coming your way!!

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Thanks Tara! I am starting to feel much better than my first few weeks. I'm very ready to get back into the swing of things. I will have a Disney PTR update coming up soon!
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Glad to hear you're doing better. Continued for you - I can't believe you've been on a liquid diet that long. You poor thing!
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Glad to hear you're doing better. Continued for you - I can't believe you've been on a liquid diet that long. You poor thing!
Yes, the all liquid diet is not fun. I'm not allowed to use my jaw for anything so I have to be continue to be on the all liquid diet for another 2 weeks. It's been a challenge finding stuff that I actually enjoy eating, but blended creamy soups have been doing the trick.

I have a follow up appointment today to find out how everything is looking so I'm hoping for the best!

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Thank you! I'm glad too...I'd never want to do this again...lol.
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Hello Friends!!

Let’s jump back into planning mode.

Today we will talk about day 3 dining plans and fast pass selections for Day 1 – Day 3

Day 3 will revolve around Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom.

I have a dinner reservation set for 7:05pm at Be Our Guest.



I haven’t planned on what I’m eating yet, but I’m pretty excited about getting this reservation.

A few days ago I was also able to make my fast pass selections!

Day 1:
Kilimanjaro Safaris® 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
Kali River Rapids® 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Day 2:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Lights, Motors, Action!® Extreme Stunt Show® 12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

Day 3:
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 1:25 PM - 2:25 PM
Space Mountain® 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

So that’s it for now. Next time is Day 4 dining and Day 4 fast passes.
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Fun plans!! I can't wait to be able to make FP selections!! I love how you've pasted the pictures in as well.

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