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turbomom

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48 hours/prayers
« on: July 05, 2010, 01:57:00 pm »
Hi Everyone,
In 48 hours(July 7th) I will be undergoing surgery for my AN at Duke-Raleigh hospital. For all the prayer warriors out there, will you please lift me up in your daily prayers over the next week. I am praying for strength, patience, a positive outcome andof coarse, a set of skillful surgeon's hands ::) I have been at peace with my decision, but will admit that as the date gets closer, I am getting more nervous. :-X
Thanks to everyone on here who has shared their experience. It will help in the recovery process.
Also, good luck to Angela who has her surgery this week at Duke.
Thanks,
Lisa
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2010, 02:36:06 pm »
Lisa ~

I think you'll do just fine - and my thoughts and prayers will be with you - along with those of many others.  Stay positive.

Jim
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2010, 03:00:03 pm »
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Hang tight...try not clean too much....something about knowing you are going in for surgery makes you want to clean and have all your stuff organized.
Keep us posted.  Call if you need to talk.

Cindy: I deleted your telephone number for security purposes.  Please send Lisa a PM with your number, if you wish.  Jim
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2010, 03:58:11 pm »
Prayers being sent your way, Lisa.

I'm confident things will go well for you and we'll be seeing you again (as a postie) before you know it.

Best,

Jan
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2010, 04:52:27 pm »
Lisa,

I'll be holding you "up" in the Light  of prayer.  Looking forward to hearing from you from postie land. 

Mona
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2010, 04:57:18 pm »
From one Lisa to another Lisa best wishes on your upcoming surgery.  My prayers and thought are with you.



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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2010, 06:10:14 pm »
Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stay strong.

Sincerely,
Sue
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2010, 09:38:58 pm »
Lisa,  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I am now 4 weeks postop and doing more each day.  Listen to your doctors and your body. This is major surgery. You will be surprised how well you do.  When you are tired rest. Don't push too hard . You will do well.  Good Luck.  Tweety
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2010, 10:21:54 pm »
Lisa,
I will keep you in my prayers for a safe, successful and swift surgery. With an easy recovery too ;)
Your tumor is small, so be very optimistic.
You will fall asleep on July 7, wake up and it will be all over (the surgery part anyway!)
Peaceful wishes,
Maureen
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tenai98

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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2010, 06:23:53 am »
Lisa
My thoughts and prayers arewith you
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2010, 06:56:44 am »
Lisa,
I'll be praying for you too. His peace and protection got me through. I hope you're doing OK today.

Keri
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2010, 09:15:10 am »
I'm off then. Lisa, I didn't have any trouble sleeping, but I am starving....sucks to be a breakfast person I guess. Take care Lisa and my best wishes to you!

See all of you on the other side.
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2010, 10:49:16 am »
Lisa,
Sending my positive thoughts and prayers your way, Duke is a great facility and the Dr's are some of the best.  You are in great hands.  Just around the corner from postie land, and don't forget the first 3 days don't count  ;)

Take care and well wishes,
Liz
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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2010, 11:30:30 am »
Prayers in process!!!

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Re: 48 hours/prayers
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2010, 11:45:14 am »
Hi Lisa,

Prayers going your way from Canada. Good Luck!

Vivian

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