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Pre-Treatment Options => Pre-Treatment Options => Topic started by: jaylogs on December 04, 2009, 11:12:28 pm

Title: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: jaylogs on December 04, 2009, 11:12:28 pm
Well all, I am now under the one week mark.  We leave out of here on Sunday, have some tests done on Monday and get to meet up with Tamster and Nancy and maybe Mike for lunch in Los Angeles.  Then more tests Tuesday and the Wednesday is the big day! Can't wait, but scared to death as well.  I've set up a caringbridge.org account so you all can get updates as they happen. I hope a lot of pics will be taken.  Anyways...you all have been wonderful and encouraging...in a few days I get to be a "Postie!" woohoo! :)  Take care you guys, and stay safe!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaylogston
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: sgerrard on December 04, 2009, 11:46:43 pm
Have a great week! It will different for sure, but you will make it through.  ;)

Steve
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: lawmama on December 05, 2009, 08:33:38 am
I'm right behind you guys on the 14th at Shands in Gainesville, FL.  I'm cheering for you and I will keep up with your caringbridge site.  Best of luck and many prayers for a smooth operation and a fast recovery!

Lyn
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: lawmama on December 05, 2009, 08:34:38 am
P.S.  I LOVE the title of your caringbridge:  "The Tumor MUST Go!"  What a great mantra.   :D
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: jaylogs on December 05, 2009, 11:04:37 am
:) Thank you Lyn, I was kinda going on the theme from Moses, ya know..."Let my people go..." somehow not the same but it is what it is.  Good luck on yours, please keep us all update! :)
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: cin605 on December 05, 2009, 11:52:02 am
Whishing u quick recoup n speedy op!
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: loose screws (tightened) on December 05, 2009, 01:24:10 pm
Jaylogs;
The final countdown hits you hard when it get to your last couple of days. Thats what so great about this place, the sharing of knowledge. If you put enough effort into looking for what to expect, there should be no surprises and thats what helped me immensely. You seem to have done your homework and now it's time to leave it to the surgeons. A great group of surgeons I might add.

Good luck with your journey here and the journey that starts Wednesday. Your in great hands.

I will see you Monday.

Mike
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: cindyj on December 05, 2009, 02:18:26 pm
Cheering you on, Jaylogs!  Very glad you will get to meet some folks in LA prior to your surgery - it is worth SO much!  Relax and "enjoy" your preop days,

Cindy
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: ANrookie on December 06, 2009, 01:11:50 am
hi jaylogs,

just wanted to send my prayers and postive thoughts your way for a sucessful surgery and a speeady, uneventful recovery.  i'll be in your shoes 2 days later on the 11th.  i have faith we will be more than okay post-op.

have a safe trip out to LA.  the weather has been great out here so try to enjoy the sun before your big day.

take care,
cathy

Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: DR on December 06, 2009, 06:56:49 am
Jay - Best wishes for a successful surgery and a quick recovery!  Glad to hear you are meeting the LA gang (with the latest member Mike!)  They were so helpful in providing suggestions and alleviating many concerns.  Before you know it you will be joining us as a "postie".  And of course you are in my thoughts and prayers this week.
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: Tamster on December 06, 2009, 08:39:55 am
Hi Jay,
Guess we're both getting on a plane today to head to House for our surgeries this week. Good luck to you, too, Cathy on the 11th.   Positive thoughts coming your way as well.   Won't it be great to be on the postie side of things.?

All my bags are packed.. I'm ready to go........Leaving... on a jet plane.. Could we just fast forward a week???  :) No? It doesn't work that way? Rats!
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: jaylogs on December 06, 2009, 04:04:42 pm
Thank you all for the warm wishes...I am most looking forward to getting this over with, as I am sure all you posties know! :)
Jay
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: Tricia (horsekayak) on December 08, 2009, 05:03:08 pm
Best wishes and thoughts of a speedy and stress free recovery.
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: leapyrtwins on December 08, 2009, 10:04:51 pm
Good luck, Jay!

You're in very good hands; I'm confident things will go well for you.

See you as a fellow postie!   ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: pjb on December 09, 2009, 08:05:20 am
My prayers are with you,

Regards,

Pat
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: another NY postie on December 09, 2009, 11:58:53 am
Today is the day and I remember this day for me well!  You should be in OR now in the great hands of Dr. Brackmann - sending you lots of prayers and best wishes for a great outcome.
Cheryl
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: loose screws (tightened) on December 09, 2009, 01:24:39 pm
Jay your in the best place you could possibly be. Wishing you the best.

Mike
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: opp2 on December 09, 2009, 07:29:43 pm
Well Jay, It's 5:28 your time. Here's fingers crossed (typing is very hard this way) that all is going fab!!! I'll be thinking of you.

Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: loose screws (tightened) on December 09, 2009, 10:04:11 pm
Just read an update from Jay's wife. He's out of surgery. Everything appears to have went well, tumor removed and he was complaining of a headache.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaylogston/journal

Mike
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: mssophy on December 09, 2009, 11:50:59 pm
OMG!
I think I was with you in the lobby waiting for Dr. House on Tuesday!
I had my initial consult with him at 9am and walked in with a group of other patients. I remember Dr. House telling some of the patients, "OK. See ya this afternoon."
I hope all went as planned for you.
How funny how paths cross, huh?
If you need anything while you are out here in LA, please let me know. I am home most of the day!
Title: Re: Dec 9th at House, it's coming FAST!!!
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on December 10, 2009, 12:56:34 am
Jay,

Thinking about you... wondering how you are doing...

HUGS

Daisy Head Mazy