ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: mellowrama on August 24, 2009, 01:25:58 am
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Hello all,
After weeks trying to get ready adjusting my home/biz for surgery, I'm finally in Calf. resting a bit before having surgery at HEI/st. vincents on Wed.
Staying in beautiful Santa Barbara for a night, and saw Diana Krall in concert! I didn't even plan on this...wow, what a special blessing before translab! ;)
Now the reality clock is ticking....so much to think about before having surgery!
Thanks so much to everyone for their feeback and many answers...and I'm sorry if I've missed some mail, kinda confused where I left off last.
Nancy/fellows offered to visit me at house, I would like that but I'm unsure of when to meet as Tue is pre-op and they have me scheduled for 4 appointments, it is a bit overwhelming as I'm sure all the posties know.
adios! melinda
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Good luck, Melinda.
See ya as a postie!
Prayers,
Jan
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Good luck! Can't wait to hear how you come out. I am headed to HEI next month:) Will send you lots of positive surgery energy!!! ;D
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Hey, Melinda! Glad you were able to enjoy some time out there prior to your surgery - I did the same thing and it was great. You should have time meet w/ Nancy and gang on your pre-op day - it does take up all day, but think they usually try to meet up w/ folks over in the cafeteria at lunch time. I had a good hour or so for lunch in between appointments. If you can work it out, I do HIGHLY recommend it - it helps SO much to see and talk with them!
Best to you on Wednesday!
Cindy
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Melinda ~
Thanks for the update. The pre-op process is always a bit hectic and your stress levels are normally pretty high at this point. If you can squeak in a brief meeting with some of the forum's LA folks, it should be well-worth it for you. I was also fortunate to be able to attend a Diana Krall concert a few weeks ago when she appeared in Connecticut at the Foxwoods Casino. Diana Krall is a unique talent and the concert was all I expected. My wife enjoyed it, too.
As you well know, you're in very good hands at HEI. My prayers and good wishes (and those of many others) go with you as you prepare for your AN surgery. See you on the 'other side'! :)
Jim
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Bestt of luck Melinda....many hugs and prayers going your way....see you in postie land
jo
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Hi Melinda,
I'll send you a PM and we'll see if we can work it out. You usually get a lunch break around 12 noon.
Nancy
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Sending you lots of good karma and prayers from the East Coast. You are in great hands!
Debbi
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Best wishes from the Midwest!
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Hi, Melinda,
You'll be in great hands at House! I had my translab procedure there in January 2008 and it was an amazing experience. The day of pre-surgery appointments will indeed be a busy one, but I hope that you'll feel comforted by all the expertise and compassion shown by the doctors and staff. It is a very well-oiled machine, yet somehow they manage to make each patient feel very special. I hope you'll get to meet the "L.A. Gang" -- they've provided more comfort and good advice than I think they can possibly imagine! The group formed sometime after my surgery so I didn't have the pleasure of meeting them ... but I wish I had!
Best wishes to you as your surgery date approaches.
Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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hey, thanks all!
Checked into Seton Hall today, its comfortable and very very quite! I think I'm the only one here.
I feel better already after your feedback, and it sounds as though I'll get to meet the gang too.
melinda
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Good luck Melinda.
Prayers are on the way.
Looking forward to hearing positive results. :D
Patrick
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Hi Melinda,
My name is Amy (Noodle) and I am having surgery, translab on Friday 8/28 at St Vincent, perhaps we will "run" into eachother in the hall. I live local so I won't be staying at Setton but feel free to look me up when your up and around!
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Hi Melinda,
today is Wednesday and I will be thinking of you. All will be great!
Rest and take care of yourself!
Hugs Michelle ;D
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Well wishes sent your way!!!
Take care,
Darlene
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Hi Melinda,
By now the worst is over. I wish you the best in your recovery. Keep a positive attitude and don't push yourself to hard. You are in good hands at House and I speak from experience. Looking forward to hearing the good news of how well things went! You are in my prayers. Ann
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Just wanted to let everyone know I got a message from Melinda's partner today saying her surgery was a success. ;D
The doctors said the surgery went extremely well, and her facial nerve is fine.
Congrats, Melinda! Looking forward to hearing more good news. :)
Nancy
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Thanks for the update, Nancy. It is nice having a resident reporter on the House beat. :)
Good news about Melinda, I hope her recovery goes just as well too.
Steve
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Hi, Nancy :)
Thanks for letting us kow about Melinda - always great to hear someone's through the surgery...and facial nerve ok as well!
Cindy
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Nancy ~
This news makes my day! I love to learn about successful AN surgeries with minimal complications. Thanks for passing it on - and tell Melinda we're all excited for her.
Jim
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Nancy .....
Thanks for the word on Melinda. As Jim said, these are the reports about which we can all rejoice!!
Thoughts and prayers for an uneventful recovery for Melinda.
Clarice
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I'm so glad your surgery went well... You ROCKED it!!! Yeah!
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Thanks for the good word, Nancy.
Looking forward to Melinda's first post - hope she feels up to it very soon.
Jan