ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: MissMolly on May 19, 2009, 12:55:42 pm
-
Just got a call from Dr. McKenna's office and it looks like my surgery will be on June 22nd - a monday. Just enough time to finish up end of the school year stuff (though it will be done poorly as I feel so crummy most of the time). I somehow feel better now that I have made the move and have an actual date. Scared, but feel better. Jim, how do I put this on the calendar?
Miss Molly
-
Molly -
congratulations on the date ;D
Jan
-
Hey Molly!
Congrats on the surgery date and hoping that nerves will calm down to prep you for your visit to MGH/MEEI. I've put it on the AN Calendar for you (http://www.my.calendars.net/AN_Treatments) and sending those wellness wishes your way!
Hang in there until then..... wellness wishes, as always!
Phyl
-
Molly .....
Just having a date should make you feel a little better or at least it did for me. This way you have a specific timeframe instead of the uneasiness of an indefinite end to your feeling crummy. ..... and it is good for you to have the school year to finish to keep your mind on something else at least part of the time.
Here's for well wishes for a swift passing of time between now and June 22nd, successful surgery, and uneventful recovery! Thinking about you!!
Clarice
-
Molly,
That's great! Sorry you're feeling less than fantastic. If you're up for it, do some special activities before your big day. You can walk in there with confidence. Your neurosurgeon is mine's boss, and we all know McKenna is wonderful. Try to feel good about your decision and the access to a skilled team. And, hint, hint, take muffins on the morning of the surgery, healthy ones to fortify them for the long procedure. The first thing they said to me when I woke up was, "The muffins were great!"
Wishing you an easy, breezy outcome,
Nancy
-
Molly,
Just checked in for the first time in a while and saw this. Congratulations on your decision!
Laura
-
Congrats on a date Molly. I follow you by 4 days with McKenna and Barker. Seems like McKenna has been awful busy with AN's these days.
-
Hey, Bob. On your way in to surgery, run up to the 12th floor neuro unit and wake up Molly with a big hug. She'll be ready to head home that afternoon I predict.
-
Hi, Molly!
Just checked in after a bit of off-time ....
It's sure going to be busy in June at MGH!
Wishing you the best outcome with your surgery!
Elaine
-
Yay! I'll have a surgery buddy!! Do come by and say hi, Bob. If for anything, to keep my husband in line. I haven't broken it to him yet that he is going to be responsible for updating my posts during/after surgery. It was great to hear how Nancy was doing during those hours/days.
MissMolly
-
Hi Molly,
Glad you have a date too.
All the best to you and your family!
Keri
-
Molly and Bob,
Good thing you two can follow each other, and support each other post op.
That is great!
Congrats on the surgery date, Molly. It will be here before you know it.
Positive thoughts on getting this time to go quickly.
Pamper, pamper, pamper, if you can.
I loved going to movies, personally. It's great to "get away" mentally into the movie mode. :)
Maureen
-
Elliemae?
Are you going to be at MGH at the same time I am? Let me know.
Also, do I dare ask Steve for a hat?
Molly
-
Also, do I dare ask Steve for a hat?
Everyone is allowed to ask. ;)
Steve
-
I'll definitely swing by and say hello. From what I hear I'll be in a day before for tests so I'd guess you'll still be there then. I'm still hoping to have my date moved earlier but not holding my breath.
-
Molly and Bob,
Best of luck to you both during surgery and recovery! I hope both surgery and recovery are smooth and uncomplicated with minimal pain. By the way, Dr. McKenna has a wonderful reputation and is very experienced. You will be in good hands!
Eve
-
Elliemae?
Are you going to be at MGH at the same time I am? Let me know.
Hi, Molly
I'm not having surgery ... sorry to confuse you! I was thinking about you and Bob ...
I had the proton treatment in Nov/Dec 08. Hopefully it will work out and I won't be a surgery candidate in the future!
Best wishes to both you and Bob!
Elaine
-
Molly ~
Congratulations on attaining a surgery date! I inexplicably missed this thread and apologize for the oversight. Phyl put you on the AN Treatment Calendar and I have you in my prayers. You're good. :)
Jim
-
Thanks Jim,
Having the backing of others who have already been through it give me comfort. Reality is setting in now...I got my pre-admission paperwork from Mass General with all my pre-op appointments, MRIs, chest x-rays and audiological evals scheduled. Let the party begin!
Molly
-
Molly,
Take a book that day or your laptop or both (That's what I did.). The wait times were long.
Good luck.
Nancy
-
Molly,
Congrats on your date. I'm 4 weeks post op myself and everything is going great. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Good Luck!
Ron
-
Hi Molly...I am having my surgery the same day as yours, only I am in the Philadelphia area..we will probably be having it done around the same time! Though they haven't given me a time yet, just the day. I just went in last week for all of my pre-op testing. I haven't been feeling too well either, dizzy alot, so I think I am ready, even though I'm pretty nervous. I am so thankful for everyone on this board, they sure make things easier!
Best wishes to you!
-- Donna
-
Hi Molly,
Congrats on the date, Molly! I know it's scaring to get the date, but at the same time it's kind of a relief. A strange feeling! I'll be thinking of you and I'm sure everything will go smoothly and that you get a great outcome. I'm three weeks post-op today and I'm feeling much better than I ever expected at such a short time after surgery. I went to my work today just to say hello to my pupils (I'm a teacher) and wish them a nice summer holiday and it worked just fine, except from my SSD, which iI'm not used to yet.
All the best to you from Helene in Sweden :)
-
Thanks for the post op updates. I was just reading a line of messages relating experiences when people 'woke up' from surgery. It was helpful to hear many of them were joking around a bit. I hope for the same.
Thanks to all.
Miss Molly