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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: Debbi on March 31, 2008, 09:23:31 am

Title: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Debbi on March 31, 2008, 09:23:31 am: Hi All-

Just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY got my date for surgery! (And they assure me it is firm, so you can put away your white out...)

April 30 at NYU. ;D ;D ;D

Wahoo! Who knew scheduling brain surgery could be so exciting!

Deb - busy trying to micro-manage everything from NJ
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: lori67 on March 31, 2008, 11:20:34 am: Good news Debbi!

I think we should all probably find something "normal" to do for excitement around here, don't you think? :D

Lori
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: LADavid on March 31, 2008, 11:58:51 am: Yea Debbi! I got it down on my calendar and I put the white-out away! Congratulations.
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: cindyj on March 31, 2008, 12:41:50 pm: Great that you got your date! Know that must be a relief to have the decision made and the time scheduled. Will be anxious to hear news of your recovery...

Wishing you the best,
Cindy
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Glenda on March 31, 2008, 02:15:37 pm: Congrats Debbi,

I've got it on my calendar too!! I'm glad that the decision and appt part of your journey is over..

Lori is right though - we do need to find something better to do for excitement ;D

Glenda
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Jim Scott on March 31, 2008, 02:18:16 pm: Debbi:

Congratulations on the good news!

After the runaround you had it should be comforting to have a firm surgery date. Well, sort of. :) At least you can now get prepared, knowing the date you'll be operated on. My humble suggestion is to allow two weeks for your initial recuperation (barring complications) and a month after that to get back up to speed, assuming all goes well, as it most likely will. Of course, you may need less recovery time - but don't rush it. In any case, try not to stress over the approaching surgery date. Instead, look forward to getting the AN out of your skull....for good. I wish you all the best in the weeks to come, including April 30th. :)

Jim
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Debbi on March 31, 2008, 04:11:55 pm: Thanks, all, for the good wishes. I know that you all completely understand my relief in getting the appointment set - I'm one step closer to recovery now!

I am now preparing to do battle with the insurance company - that should keep me busy for the next year or so. ::) I am mustering the troops, though, and won't got down without a BIG fight!

I am already planning my recovery (ha - who am I kidding?) Actually, I am a personal/executive coach, so my work is done primarily on the phone. I am going to scheudle my first couple of client sessions about two weeks after surgery and will just ease into gradually. I can plan my work so that I can work an hour, rest an hour, etc. And, since I work from a home office, no driving involved. Am I crazy, or does this sound realistic?

Debbi - busy micromanaging in NJ
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Esperanza on March 31, 2008, 04:26:22 pm: Hi Debbi,

Glad you got your date! At least you now know it will be dealt with and you can work on moving on...

I have an exam on that day - will send you positive thoughts - think I would rather be having my AN out :o !!!

;D
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Kaybo on March 31, 2008, 05:15:17 pm: Debbi~
Yea for you!!
I would suugest SLOW...there is no hurry! One on the 1st day, one the 2nd or 3rd (I'd even go 3rd), etc.
I taught school (&had a stroke) so I went 1/2 days the 1st week -- am, pm, am, pm...
k
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 31, 2008, 06:11:00 pm: Debbi -

very exciting news! Congratulations!

As K suggests, take the recovery slow. Healing takes time and lots of patience. Don't overdo it.

I'll remind you of that again in a few weeks when you're a postie ;D

Jan
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: sgerrard on March 31, 2008, 10:52:35 pm: There you go. Now you are an official "pre-postie", since we don't have a better term for it.

If you have ever wanted to just take a couple of weeks off, and let everything go, and not do much of anything, well now is your chance. You will never have a better excuse. Spend the month of May picking flowers. :)

Hopefully David will get that in his calendar and remind us all. Or Phyl will come out of hiding...

Best wishes,

Steve
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Melissa778 on April 01, 2008, 06:05:14 am: Congrats, and best of luck. Can't wait to hear about your recovery as my surgery is two weeks after yours....
I bet your breathing a nice sigh of relief just knowing it's going to be outta there soon. :)

Melissa
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: Debbi on April 01, 2008, 06:40:13 am: Hi Melissa-

Hey, seems like we'll be the "Translab Girls" for April/May - lucky us!

let me know if you want to talk pre or past surgery - I'll be happy to share any/all experiences with you. You can PM me anytime.

Meanwhile, today is B minus 29 (Boogerectomy minus 29 days...) and counting!

Deb - on the countdown
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: robynabc on April 01, 2008, 07:23:40 am: Fantastic Debi.

Good luck. Just think it will all be over soon and in a couple of months you will be surprised how much better everything is

Peace and Love

Robyn
Title: Re: I Got My Date!!!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 01, 2008, 11:10:10 am: Quote from: Debbi on April 01, 2008, 06:40:13 am
Meanwhile, today is B minus 29 (Boogerectomy minus 29 days...) and counting!

How amusing ;D

Deb, you crack me up!

Jan