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Title: Good to go!
Post by: krbonner on September 08, 2006, 08:28:53 pm
I've been cleared for take-off!  After many hours talking to many people and donating to the vampires, I have been given the official go-ahead by the medical types for surgery next week.

Please wash those pirate socks this weekend!  I'll be counting on y'all!

Katie
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Windsong on September 08, 2006, 08:58:58 pm
Sock are awashin' along with unmentionables (hey i am an environmentalist sometimes and think of conserving lol).... ;)

all the best Kate,

Everyone here will be thinking about you and wishing you well.
Windsong
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: pattibobatti on September 08, 2006, 09:09:56 pm
I  sure like your attitude.  My prayers are with you as you go and get youself fixed up !!

You are very lucky that you have found this forum when you did.  You are filled with all the information that is available.  Having the opportunity to make the choices you have made has got to feel good. 

Please know that we are very anxious to hear about everything.  God is good and you will be fine. 

Pattibobatti








Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Gennysmom on September 08, 2006, 09:39:49 pm
Go Katie, go!!!!!!!  Got the pink ones on now warming up and getting ready for you on Wednesday!!!!!
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: ellenvig on September 09, 2006, 12:31:43 am
Good luck!!!

Ellen
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Obita on September 09, 2006, 04:45:16 am
Katie:

Good to go is great news.  Wouldn't want anything to get in the way of gettin it out now!!  Did you need to get a EKG?  Or maybe I did just cuz I am old?  ::)

Have you finished your nesting duties so you can relax and take it easy the next four days?

Counting down now,  Kathy
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: krbonner on September 09, 2006, 05:52:44 am
This forum has definitely been a godsend and has a lot to do with my confidence in the choices I've had to make.  I'm really not that nervous about the surgery, which has a lot of my friends flabbergasted!  But because of all the research I've done, the support from people here, and my confidence in my medical team I know I won't second guess my choices regardless of the outcome.  I've made the best decisions I could.  Now let's just move on to the next stage.

Kathy - I did have an EKG and chest xray.  Not just you!   :)

I'll try to get a CarePages set up this weekend to keep everyone updated.  My husband also knows how to contact a few people here and I'm sure they'll keep you up on what's going on.

Katie
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: shoegirl on September 09, 2006, 08:23:38 am
Katie,

Wishing you all good things! Try to relax (like that is possible with 2 little ones!) and do something fun this weekend.  Good luck next week! 
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Patti UT on September 09, 2006, 09:35:48 am
Katie,

   Wishing you the best possible outcome and sending huge hugs to ya.  With 2 little ones, I hope you have arranged for some help. My mom came out and stayed 4 weeks. Afetr that, I  depended on friends to pick up kids at school (hubby dropped them off on way to work) etc. We had people bringging meals for weeks it seemed. I was very fortunate to have all the local support. it's really important you plan for this. And as women, always doing for eveyone before doing for ourselves, you MUST alow anyone and everyone that wants to, help. Wish I lived nearby to help out. My thoughts and prayers will be with you next Fri.  you will probably spend this next week nesting. I think we all did that before our surgery. Take care and try not to worry to much.
Patti UT
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Patti UT on September 09, 2006, 09:42:47 am
OOPS! was looking at Oct , Markin'  Sept for Wed the 13th. Will start my day with a prayer for you and yur Doc's, and of course, the pink socks, I gotta go look for some pirate looking ones. My pikiy;s have toes in 'em though!

Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: matti on September 09, 2006, 02:29:05 pm
Katie - My pink pirate socks are ready to work their magic. Your are going to be fine and will soon have the new title of "postie".  Sending my thoughts, prayers and good wishes!

hugs,
Cheryl

p.s. have you finished "nesting" yet?  I think I was still going at it until moments before I left for the hospital.
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Captain Deb on September 09, 2006, 03:17:47 pm
Good Luck Miss Katie-wench!!


Warming up my Official PBW Wenchsox as well (I saw some pirate sox at Claire's-accessorie store in lots of malls--at least on the "L'east" Coast. They wuz camo and not pink, but they had a jolly roger with a BOW.)
 8)
You sound in good spirits and ready to get rid of the dang thang! Wishing you the best possible outcome and Thing 1 and Thing2 get their Ma back good as ever and minus that aggrivating lil brain booger. We will be making up cheers along the way (right Wenches?) so be sure and have someone log on for you to pass on all the prayers and healing thoughts we post.

Big Hugs and Messy Smooches,

Capt Deb 8)
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 09, 2006, 04:50:44 pm
Katie,

you know I'm ready to cheer you on.... got my pirate wenchy socks and neck dangly all ready to wear.  If I have to drive to MGH to keep a raven's eye on the team, trust me, I will.. and I think you know it! :)

You are going to do fab...and remember, you've already met the graduating class of MGH AN micro-surgery, so you KNOW you are in the best of hands.  I'm only 15 min from town if need be. 

Sending you major huggles and know, my socks will be on until your spouse/kids/carepages/pets/neighborhood squirrel or someone else advises.

HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phyl
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: krbonner on September 09, 2006, 09:58:48 pm
I did manage to set up a CarePages site.  The page is KatieANSurgery.  Darling hubby promises to keep it updated somewhat regularly until I'm able to myself.

Katie
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Crazycat on September 10, 2006, 02:51:14 pm
I'm still here Katie. Are you repotring to the Wang Ambulatory Center, 3rd floor, at 6:00am on Wednesday? I'd like to chat with you before you go in.

              Paul
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: jcinma on September 10, 2006, 03:19:05 pm
Katie-
You are going to be in great hands between the docs you picked and the nursing staff at MGH (I oughta know having done it twice there) Sending you lots of hugs and good wishes!!
Jane
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: krbonner on September 10, 2006, 03:28:06 pm
Quote from: Crazycat on September 10, 2006, 02:51:14 pm
I'm still here Katie. Are you repotring to the Wang Ambulatory Center, 3rd floor, at 6:00am on Wednesday? I'd like to chat with you before you go in.

              Paul

I know, Paul!!!  I'm going to call you back tonight once the kids are in bed!

Katie
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: yoga52smh on September 10, 2006, 05:29:56 pm
Katie,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  You are in very capable and experienced hands.  I had Dr. McKenna and Dr. Barker as well. As you know you will be very tired and out of it for a little while. Your younger and I know you will bounce back quickly. Best wishes and we will see you in November. Hugs and hugs.
Sue
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: nannettesea on September 10, 2006, 05:47:48 pm
Go, Katie, go!  You'll have a fabulous outcome---cheer cheer cheer!

Nan
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: ratthebrat on September 10, 2006, 07:47:26 pm
Go Kate go,
I am so proud of you that you have high spirits about your sugery. No looking back now only look forward and always remember you are still here no matter what happens. I will be praying for you all week. I pray for a speedy recovery. Please keep us all informed we care about what is happen. Again good luck and my prayers and thoughts are with you.

rat
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 11, 2006, 02:29:06 pm
socks are cleaned and ready..... neck dangly to be placed on.... sending huggles and wishes... I also know that Wang Ambulatory all too well... you're going to do fabulous dar-link! :)  In the best of hands! Hang in there!

xo
Phyl
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Battyp on September 11, 2006, 07:38:29 pm
Best of luck to you katie!!!
I'll be pullin' out my pink socks, my pink pirate bandana, my eye patch, earring, necklace, and inflatable sword and my pirate attitude!!!!.If they(hospital staff!) aren't good to you we'll be makin em' walk the plank! 
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Crazycat on September 11, 2006, 08:01:34 pm
Probably be seeing you on Saturday after you're out of ICU.....

              Good luck Katie!!!


  Paul
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: jacobs on September 11, 2006, 08:13:35 pm

 Good luck Katie,hope everything goes well for you!!! How old are your children? I had my surgery at the end of April and my daughter seems to have adjusted really well.The other night when reading her a story she held her hand against my cheek so that I could say those darn p's b's and f's without my cheek puffing out and the word getting lost.It was such a touching moment...
 I have most of my old energy back now and can keep up with her again.Kids are so amazing!!!Their little smiling faces will help you recover faster I'm sure! ;D
                                                                                                                             Tracey
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Captain Deb on September 11, 2006, 10:33:37 pm
Quote from: battyprincess on September 11, 2006, 07:38:29 pm
Best of luck to you katie!!!
I'll be pullin' out my pink socks, my pink pirate bandana, my eye patch, earring, necklace, and inflatable sword and my pirate attitude!!!!. 

I belive it be called PIRATTITUDE!!! With pirattitude, anything is possible. And if it ain't, we'll bloody well make it so! 

Good Luck Katie!!

Capt Deb 8)
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Obita on September 12, 2006, 06:47:42 am
Dear Katie:

I will be sending the luck o the irish your way tomorrow (it worked for me).  I am so glad this will be over for you very shortly. 

Kathy
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Laura on September 12, 2006, 09:48:17 am
Katie,
     Good luck and best wishes. I will say a special little prayer for you in the morning and please do keep us posted. Since you have no hesitations I feel sure you have made the best decision. Take care and lots of wishes for a speedy recovery!

     This site is amazing with the way it brings everyone together. I've never met anyone here personally but I feel like one of my own family members is going in tomorrow.

Laura
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: krbonner on September 12, 2006, 10:21:58 am
Thank you so much to everyone!  The support and friendship here is amazing, and it means a lot to me.  I'll go in tomorrow knowing I have everyone here cheering me on!

I won't be online much the rest of the day.  Too much to do!  LOL!  Phyl and Crazycat/Paul are included on my husband's email list, and they have my permission to post anything they hear about me here.  I also have a CarePages page set up - KatieANSurgery.  Being a former techie, I'm addicted to my 'Net connection so I'll be back online as soon as I can.

To quote Paul from our conversation the other night - "See you on the other side!"

Katie
(Anxious to get on with it and become a Postie)
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: Joef on September 12, 2006, 10:55:28 am

Good Luck!!
Title: Re: Good to go!
Post by: ppearl214 on September 12, 2006, 11:53:14 am
All is ready here! got all pirate wenchy wear, emails, etc all set!

Katie, you are going to do maaahhhhhh-velous!!!!!!!!!!!  You be a postie in just over 24 hrs!  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!


xoxo