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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: 28Lisa on September 10, 2008, 11:52:19 pm
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Its 9/11, and in a couple hours, my surgery began. This time last year, I was waken up by the blood work team every hour, it was a pain in the neck.....lol It was so uncomfy having those metal stickers on your head...pfff
Im gonna do something special for myself today
Any suggestions??
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congrats on your 1st anniversary! This anniversary is always special!
How do you feel a year after the survival? i read that you had a ton of comlications!
You deserve something special! Have a great day and enjoy yourself!
Hrissy
P.S. As far as I remember this time 7 years ago the Twin towers in NY were ruined too!
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hi lisa, let us know what you do today, happi anniversayxxx
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Happy Anniversary, Lisa!
Doing something special for yourself today is a wonderful idea. I don't really have any specific ideas for you, but I'm sure you'll think of something.
Whatever you decide to do, enjoy yourself :)
Jan
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Lisa,
Happy First Anniversay! Doing something special for yourself is always a good idea especially on a day like today.
Wishing you good health,
Wendy
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Thanks all
Im watching the 9/11 ceremony, its sad to watch, lost some friends on that day
What do I miss most about myself? my smile I hope it returns
(http://img371.rockyou.com/imagehost/13/13080/13080905/13080905_6f0ada021221138274_m.jpg)
I'll keep you posted as the day goes by
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Happy Anniversary, Lisa27. Just had my own 1 year anniversary and though I did not have surgery, I know from hanging around this site that each day brings more healing and recovery. As for your smile, I'm sure it is lovely exactly the way it is right now. Any improvement is just icing on the cake! Be well, Francesco
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Happy Anniversary, Lisa!
How about a manicure & pedicure? That always makes me feel special!
Have a GREAT day!
K
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Lisa I suggest a hot bubble bath, candles and a wee glass of wine and RELAX, take deep breaths and let the water soothe you and take you away from any stress you may be feeling. Tell yourself you are a wonderful healing machine, watch a funny movie and surround yourself with things that make you feel good. Snuggle with your daughter and tell her you love her (cause you are here and you can).
I know you are dealing with a lot but think how far you have come. You can do this, fight hard, be strong! We are so glad you found us! We are all here for you - take care. {{{{Big Hugs}}}
Michelle ;D
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Hi, Liza:
Happy Anniversary! Because treating yourself is very specific to the individual, I have no suggestions to offer. I just hope it's a great day for you and that it gives you some measure of joy to reach this very important milestone in your recovery. I hope and will pray that you do get your smile back. We need more smiles and I'm sure the world is a bit less pleasant without yours.
Jim
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Although today may hold very sad memories for many... Lisa... your's is a good one... the day you started your life without a head booger! Congrats on your anniversary! I'm with Kaybo... medi/pedi...... and thanks for sharing the pic... :)
Phyl
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I suggest doing a happy dance: http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=7401.0 :D
A smile is mostly in your heart; heal that, and your eyes will be twinkling again, and everyone will know what you mean, whether they can see the pearly whites or not.
If that doesn't work, try whiskey. ;)
Steve
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Steve that was a wonderful link! The universal language, a smile, if not a smile then a DANCE! I'm smiling (on the inside) and it feels great! Thanks for that!
I have a new student in my class from Korea and she does not speak English. I was feeling badly because I cannot smile at her to ease her anxiety. We do tons of singing and dancing and she is smiling a lot which makes me happy. I also wore a happy face sticker on my forehead, my kids think I am funny and smile. I was such a smiler before and people smile back when you smile, now that I cannot smile not many people smile at me and it makes me sad. So I say whatever works do it!!
Michelle ;D
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Morning all, had a great day yesterday, my dad came by brought me some flowers, it was so sweet of him, then he cooked for me and when my daughter got home we ate and watched "Enchanted" it was cool since I usually dont venture out of my bedroom on a regular..
Oh I got a medi/pedi from my caregiver, its weird cuz my nails grew really long and strong but only on my left side.
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That does sound like a great day and Enchanted is the best feel good movie ever!!!
Baby steps - thats how it starts.
Here's to many, many more good days.
Michelle ;D
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Hey Lisa.
Sorry to be late on the anniversary wishes, but here they are! I'm glad yesterday was a good day and I hope that you have more good days in your future!
All best wishes,
Marci
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Lisa,
My son Eric had his anniversary the end of June. You are way ahead of us. I had a terrible day. And he didn't want to talk about it either. I don't know why I had such a bad day with it. I know it won't be that hard again. So, I think you are so positive. I know this is a little late but I hope you had a great day. You are gorgeous. And I love Enchanted too. Sure did like the happy dance!!
Sending Sunshine.
Robyn
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Congrats on making it a month....you are alive and here to celebrate the world....!! so that is more than some....i am going on two years and can now do a close mouth smile....being young is hard to deal with so i am in your same boat....stay strong and remember it will get better.
Meagan