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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: Helga on June 11, 2009, 05:28:31 pm

Title: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Helga on June 11, 2009, 05:28:31 pm
Seems like everyone's doing it, so I hopped on the AN surgery bandwagon, too. July 14 at Tuft's Medical Center with Dr. Heilman. Got my pre-op appointments all set for July 8. Will take a few days at the Cape and try to relax, maybe with a bit of a tan I won't look quite as lousy out of surgery (at least that's the plan). 8)
See you all on the other side, hope to make it to the October brunch
Helga
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Adrienne on June 11, 2009, 06:25:35 pm
Congrats on taking the leap.  For me, it felt like everything changed once I knew the date.
Soon the stress will be over, and you'll be able to start your healing journey.
Good luck.

Adrienne
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: CHD63 on June 11, 2009, 07:03:58 pm
Hi Helga .....

Glad to hear you have a surgery date.  Now you know how to plan the next month and prepare for the important part of healing during recovery.  Enjoy your days at the Cape.  It has been many years since I was there but I still remember the beauty with awe.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Clarice
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: ghenier27 on June 11, 2009, 07:11:34 pm
Hi there! Congrats on your surgery date. I am wishing you all the luck in the world. I am thinking about hitting the beach before my surgery date ( when I get one) . One thing to remember is, when you awake after your surgery- that is the begining of your recovery period! Lucky you. Please keep us informed as I love hearing everyone's personal story. Debi
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 11, 2009, 08:14:48 pm
Congratulations on your decision, Helga! 

I was on that bandwagon too, and am happy to say that it wasn't as bad as I anticipated.

I'm hopeful your experience will be just as good as mine.

Did you put your date on the AN Calendar yet?

Jan
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Helga on June 12, 2009, 06:54:11 am


Did you put your date on the AN Calendar yet?

Jan

No, how do I do that? I'd like to see the others, too.
Helga
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Jim Scott on June 12, 2009, 11:46:46 am
Helga ~

Congratulations on getting a firm date and of course, best wishes for your upcoming surgery!  :)

I entered your surgery date on the AN Treatment calendar.  http://my.calendars.net/an_treatments/d14/07/2009?authenticate=&display=M&style=B (http://my.calendars.net/an_treatments/d14/07/2009?authenticate=&display=M&style=B).  Feel free to edit as you wish.

Jim
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Helga on June 13, 2009, 01:37:34 pm
Thanks, Jim, and thanks to all the other well-wishers, too.
Helga
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: moe on June 13, 2009, 02:14:24 pm
Helga,
July 14 it's a date!
 About a month.
Time will go quickly now that you have a "plan."
I'll stay posted.
Maureen
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: elliemae on June 15, 2009, 12:04:25 pm
Helga!
I'm behind in my forum reading!! ... but not too late to wish you good luck on your surgery!
There will be a lot of new posties at the brunch in October!

Will you be making muffins for your surgical team too?  (Just read in another thread about all those lucky surgeons!  ;D )

Elaine
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: stoneaxe on June 15, 2009, 02:16:16 pm
Sure will be great to get this behind you. All the best!

Bob
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: SML on June 16, 2009, 04:01:01 pm
Helga,

Like Tom Petty say’s…�the waaaitinggg is the hardest part�.
Soon it will be behind you. Trust me, it so much better on the “postie� side!!
Best of luck to you. Rich and I will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Scarlett
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: tsl on June 18, 2009, 10:53:43 am
Helga,
I've marked my calendar to say some special prayers for you on your surgery date.  It must be a relief  to have made your treatment decision.  Take care.  Enjoy the Cape.
-Theresa (tsl)
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: Helga on June 19, 2009, 03:20:01 pm
Will you be making muffins for your surgical team too?

I don't think I am that talented a baker and don't want to skew my chances! Having worked in hospitals for years I know that free food is the only way to have docs attend any meeting, so there is definitely something to that.
I want to thank all of you for your wishes. Getting a little more nervous every day, but managable so far.
Helga
Title: Re: Got my date (although I suspect my last one was a lot more fun!)
Post by: NancyMc on June 19, 2009, 05:40:42 pm
Helga,
You are in the nervous, freaking out stage pre-op.  At some point fairly close to the date, you will probably find yourself just resigned to trusting your surgical team and eager to get it over with.  It's a common progression of feelings.  Just ride along with it and vent to your closest friends and loved ones. 
From our meeting at the brunch, I believe you have the spunk to rock this outcome.
Good luck!
Nancy