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You 1 ……………….. in an intensive care unit (ICU). You 2 ……………….. a tube in your mouth to help
you breathe. You 3 ……………….. to talk and 4 ……………….. uncomfortable. Nurses 5 ………………..

there to help you. They 6 ……………….. the tube after a few hours, when you can breathe on your own.
You 7 ……………….. to machines that monitor your vital signs, like your heart rate and blood pressure,
around the clock. You 8 ……………….. in the ICU for a few days before being moved to a hospital room. You
9 ……………….. there for about 3 to 5 days before you go home.
Recovery is a gradual process. You may feel worse right after surgery than you did before. This is normal.
Your body needs time to recover, but you 10 ……………….. better each day. You 11 ……………….. (fully)

for about 2 months. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions. You 12 ……………….. to drive for 3 to 8
weeks. You 13 ……………….. your doctor several times during the first few months to track your progress.
Call him if your symptoms don’t improve or you’re feeling worse.
Adapted from: www.mayoclinic.org

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