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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: Manders on May 09, 2012, 04:21:15 pm

Title: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Manders on May 09, 2012, 04:21:15 pm
It's finally almost that time. It's still hard to believe that after over 2 months of waiting, my translab surgery is only a day away! I'm soo relieved. I think the waiting's been the worst part (at least so far) of this whole thing. I'm nervous, but honestly I just want it to be over already! lol

I've decided to go get a massage and a haircut tomorrow and run a few errands--anything to keep me busy! For those of you who have been reading my blog, I'll post an entry tomorrow and then my dad will be taking over for the next few days until I'm up to it.

If there's still any last minute things I need to know please feel free to share them. And I want to thank all of you again for your support and encouragement over these last few months! Don't know what I would have done without you.  ;D
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Jim Scott on May 09, 2012, 04:58:01 pm
Manders ~

Wishing you an uncomplicated, successful surgery tomorrow!  You'll be in my prayers (and those of many others, I'm sure). 

Jim
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 09, 2012, 06:44:20 pm
Good luck.

Hope it all goes smoothly.

See you as a postie!

Jan
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: lrobie on May 09, 2012, 07:46:24 pm
Manders,

I know you will do well.  You have a very positive attitude.  Massages are great and is what I plan to do if I can find a good place in LA.  I try to get one at least every other month.  My treat to myself.  I thank your dad in advance for keeping us updated on your progress.  I don't know about anyone else, but I am always looking for posts from those who are going through their treatments.

Positive thoughts being sent your way.

Lisa
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: BeckyMax on May 09, 2012, 07:56:13 pm
Good luck, Manders.  I'll be checking your blog. 

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Becky
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: mindyandy on May 10, 2012, 04:58:44 am
Your going to do great Manders. Waiting is the hardest part. You have such a positive attitude. Keep this up & you will be here posting as a postie before you know it.  ;)

Mindy
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: pjb on May 10, 2012, 06:57:30 am
Just wanted to add a few more thoughts and prayers and half of the battle is over your choice of doctors are the best wishing you a speedy recovery..

Best Wishes,
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Manders on May 10, 2012, 07:09:24 am
Yes, Mindy, waiting is definitely the hardest part! But you guys have been so great in making it less worrisome. Thanks for all the encouragement! I'm going to try my best to enjoy my "last day" and not think about tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Cheryl R on May 10, 2012, 07:10:11 am
Manders, Good luck with your surgery and hope for a easy recovery.     Dr Woodson has good experience from Iowa.      Thinking of you  and  good thoughts being sent east!
                                                               Cheryl R
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: chloes mema on May 10, 2012, 08:20:00 am
Good luck!  I know you'll do great.

Prayers for you.

Karen
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: LizAN on May 10, 2012, 10:19:53 am
Manders,

Best wishes for a speedy, uneventful recovery!  Post as soon as you are up to it and let us know how you are doing.  Healing energy coming your way!

Liz
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: cindyj on May 10, 2012, 11:29:50 am
Will be thinking of you tomorrow - know you will do well and be back here with us soon!

cindy
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: james e on May 10, 2012, 01:19:32 pm
Can't wait to hear from your Dad! Good luck to you. Tell your family we are thinking of them also.

James
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: kixit on May 10, 2012, 02:25:32 pm
Hope everything goes well for you Manders. You're right, waiting seems to be the hardest part. My surgery is the 24th and I am so ancy I can't stand myself. It's not really nerves, but more like anticipation I suppose.

Anyway, I didn't mean to turn this to me. I believe we are all looking forward to hearing from you post-AN. Good luck, best wishes  8)
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: jenichol on May 10, 2012, 02:59:01 pm
I'm. new here and have been reading your posts.  You have such a great attitude and l know your going to do well.  I'll be praying for you.  Look forward to reading your upcoming. posts.  God Bless.

Jan
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: KBL on May 10, 2012, 05:06:18 pm
Manders,

Blessing to you tomorrow.  Sleep well tonight, and relax tomorrow.  You have the easy part tomorrow, you get to sleep through it, trusting the team you are working with.

Karen
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: mindyandy on May 11, 2012, 10:15:09 am
Manders- You are now in surgery and we are all praying for you. I am following your blog to keep updated.
Talk to you when you are feeling better.
Prayers and hugs

Mindy
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: millie on May 11, 2012, 10:29:17 am
Prayers and best wishes.  Millie
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: kixit on May 14, 2012, 06:12:54 am
Manders,

Letting you know we are thinking about you. I hope surgery went well and you are on a fast road to recovery.  We are all anxiously waiting to hear from you  ;D
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: LakeErie on May 14, 2012, 06:39:47 am
Kixit, there are new updates on the surgery from her Dad on her blog which has a link in her signature - the awkwardturtle one.
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: LakeErie on May 14, 2012, 12:40:05 pm
Four updates on first three post surgery days
http://www.awkwardturtlesan.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Manders on May 17, 2012, 06:08:54 pm
Hello everyone!! I know it's been ages since I've been able to get on but I had a second and wanted to just say a GINORMOUS THANK YOU to all of you! You're prayers and comments on my blog were amazing and I've read through each and everyone. They really helped those first few days when it was really rough. I will try to write more when I'm feeling up to it but I just had to get on and let you know that I have gotten all of your messages and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Continue to check my blog as I will be posting more updates soon.  ;D
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: LakeErie on May 17, 2012, 07:29:13 pm
Welcome back and I look forward to your future posts as you recover. Good luck
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: LizAN on May 17, 2012, 08:30:32 pm
Hello everyone!! I know it's been ages since I've been able to get on but I had a second and wanted to just say a GINORMOUS THANK YOU to all of you! You're prayers and comments on my blog were amazing and I've read through each and everyone. They really helped those first few days when it was really rough. I will try to write more when I'm feeling up to it but I just had to get on and let you know that I have gotten all of your messages and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Continue to check my blog as I will be posting more updates soon.  ;D

Thank goodness you are okay!  Take it easy, Manders, and write when you are feeling stronger.  Best wishes for a beautiful recovery!

Liz
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: mindyandy on May 18, 2012, 09:51:52 am
Great news. We were all worried. I'm glad you on the road to recovery.

Mindy
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: Jim Scott on May 18, 2012, 02:20:58 pm
Amanda ~

It was so good to see your post and know that you are O.K.  Thanks for making the effort and don't worry about posting more until you're up to it.  We'll wait.  Honest.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: lrobie on May 18, 2012, 03:32:16 pm
I am so glad to hear you are doing okay.  I was quite worried.  Get some rest.  I will check your blog for updates.

Lisa
Title: Re: Here we go--only 1 day until surgery
Post by: chloes mema on May 18, 2012, 04:08:48 pm
Amanda

So happy to see a post from you.   :D

Was very worried as I'm sure everyone was but now we've heard from you and will wait patiently while you recover. 

Prayers for you!

Karen