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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: laurenfor29 on May 14, 2010, 07:39:13 am

Title: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: laurenfor29 on May 14, 2010, 07:39:13 am

hello. so staight from a newbie to now going for surgery. i will  have surgery on june 28th at the university of iowa  by dr. hansen. still freeked. but now i will just try to stay focused and get as much done before as i can.  i want to thank everyone on here for all the support, info, and prayers.. i swear you folks are angels. i will try and post soon but i am sure i will be busy having as much fun as posible with my kids and husband.. and friends,, and i suppose work really hard to get as many things paid before i go in.. i really am so lucky.. thanks to all

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: sues1953 on May 14, 2010, 07:41:53 am

What a great attitude!  Try to keep it up and you will be fine.  Best wishes to you for your upcomming surgery! 

Sue

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: Lizard on May 14, 2010, 10:54:20 am

You do have a great attitude, enjoy your time before surgery and take in the feeling of finally having a date.  That is the point where I found I could finally take a deep breath and relax.  The anxiety of the whole decision process is over, now you are just along for the ride  :)

You'll be in my thoughts, and make sure to add the date to the calendar!
Take care,
Liz

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: Kaybo on May 14, 2010, 02:42:16 pm

Lauren~
I was wondering how things were going for you!  Do you feel any better now that the decision is made and the date set?  Sounds like that will be a good time for you - after your friend comes?  Let me know if you need to talk...

K   ;D

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: knakag01 on May 14, 2010, 04:33:35 pm

Lauren,
Sometimes it seems the treament decision making process is the hardest part...so happy for you that you figured out what is best for you!! Keep up the positive energy!! I'll be praying for you as the 28th draws near.

Kim

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: Cheryl R on May 14, 2010, 05:10:14 pm

Lauren,  Hansen did my CSF leak surgery and seemed nice.       I know he is not mentioned  a great deal but has AN experience and did his fellowship at House.           The waiting time is hard but will be here sooner than you think. 
   I will be writing you and always ask questions to any of us.             Cheryl R     

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 14, 2010, 05:54:46 pm

Good luck, Lauren.

Making your treatment decision - if you have a choice - is often the hardest part of the AN Journey.

After I decided on surgery I had a strange sense of calm - even the morning of the surgery. 

I'm confident things will go well for you.

Jan

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 16, 2010, 08:32:49 am

Wow!  A little TMI  :-[

Title: Re: i have set a date for surgery
Post by: cin605 on May 16, 2010, 01:25:18 pm

I think he needs to get a hobby.. SOON!Don't worry once you start taking the steroids after surgery...i have a feeling he will ease up! ;D