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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: Dusty on February 09, 2009, 06:48:34 am

Title: Decision to have surgery
Post by: Dusty on February 09, 2009, 06:48:34 am

No longer watch and wait!  I am meeting with Drs Antonelli and Lewis tomorrow, 2/10/09, to go over pre-op.  My surgery is scheduled for 3/16/09 in Gainesville, Fla at Shands Hospital.  I appreciate the thoughts and prayers of everyone here on the ANA site.  Will try to provide frequent updates as thingd progress.

Dusty

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: suboo73 on February 09, 2009, 07:38:11 am

Dusty,

I will be thinking of you during your appointment tomorrow and upcoming surgery.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keep us posted.

Sincerely,
Sue

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: Jim Scott on February 09, 2009, 02:10:04 pm

Dusty:

Congratulations on making this difficult decision - and thanks for the promised updates!  I'll pray that everything goes well for you. 

Jim

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: MAlegant on February 15, 2009, 07:52:23 pm

Congratulations, Dusty, on making your decision. Wishing you all the best,
Marci

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: Sue on February 15, 2009, 08:08:20 pm

It's a weight of of your shoulders when that hard decision has finally been reached.  I hope everything comes out okay.  ;) ;D

Sue in Vancouver USA

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: Dusty on February 18, 2009, 11:31:54 am

Just a quick update.  I am schedule for preop om 3/2-3/3/09 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.  Surgery still on for 3/16/09 with Antonnelli and Lewis.  Getting excited and nervous about the big event!

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: wendysig on February 18, 2009, 03:29:55 pm

Hiu Dusty,

I'm glad to hear you made your treatment choice, but sorry it is necessary.  It is one of the hardest choices you will ever make, in my opinion.  I wish you much success and luck and a wonderful surgical outcome.  I look forward to welcoming you to Postieland and following your progress.

Sending positive vibes your way,
Wendy

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: JohnnyDiaz on February 26, 2009, 08:21:20 pm

Hello fellow Floridian.. I had my surgeries up here in Jacksonville, FL at Baptist hospital. There will be a ANA support meeting March 28, 2009 here in Mandarin.. Maybe when you are feeling better (after post op) you can swing up this way and share with us your experience in gatorland... Keep us updated on your progress... Take Care...

Title: Re: Decision to have surgery
Post by: Dusty on March 01, 2009, 11:46:57 am

Hello JohnnyDiaz.  I would love to head your way when I get feeling better.  My oldest daughter lived north of Jacksonville in St Mary's Georgia for a couple years and we made several trips to Jacksonville area.  Thanks for the note and I will provide updates after preop on 3/2-3/3.  My surgery is still on schedule for 3/16/09.


Dusty