For Kim in Charlotte

[Captain Deb]

Thought I'd start a thread for a new "family" member named Kim who has limited computer time. I talked to her in person yesterday and her surgery is scheduled at Carolina's Medical Center in a few weeks and of course she's going through all the normal stress and apprehension that we all went through. I got a real kick out of her thinking she'd flunk the pre-op screening until I told her it was blood work-ups and X-rays. I goofed on her and told her she had to solve a Rubik's cube! We decided she would cheat and peel off the little squares and stick 'em back on!
Anyway she's a real sweetheart with a loverly family who needs our encouragement, love and support.

Thanks!
Capt Deb

[matti]

Welcome to the our family Kim. Please know that we are all here for you and will guide and support you and your family every step of the way.  The only pre-op test I flunked was my balance test, but we all flunk that one LOL 8 years later and I still can't pass it 

I know this is a stressful time for you and what you are feeling is completely normal, the hardest part is waiting. Please know that you will be fine. I am 8 years post-op and life is good!

Sending big hugs your way!

Cheryl

[wife4life]

hey, Kim here...thanks for the encouragement...i really enjoyed talking to Deb yesterday...i was very inspired and it made my day...i just got off the phone with a girl who had her surgery last thrusday and went home sunday...she was at the same hospital i am going to and had the same exact doctors...she said she really liked them alot...she had a different approach done then i will but all in all i am feeling more and more comfortable about this....thanks for everything from everyone i have talked to...i know i can do this...knowing i will live was a huge relief...and knowing i will PASS the pre-op tests is even better     i am really just a fruitcake at heart...i will keep everyone updated on what happens with me...i can only do this from work right now...but will try to contact some of you by phone to keep you updated..thanks again

[Captain Deb]

OH BOY!!!! ANOTHER FRUITCAKE!!!!
Us here loooooooooooovvvves fruitcakes!!!!!!

Fruitcakes in the kitchen
Half-baked people on my bus
There's a little bit of fruitcake
In everyone of us!

                        -Jimmy Buffett, from the song "Fruitcakes" of the album of the same name

Capt Deb
self-appointed president, AN Parrothead Club, willing to be deposed at anytime
                                     

[karcher]

Hello Kim,

I live in Weddington (just outside CLT), but went to Raleigh for my AN surgery
in January (translab - 1.5cmx1.5cm).  I have had no complications,
and am adjusting to life with one deaf ear - although I had lost most
of the hearing prior to surgery anyway.  Good luck at CMC and
best wishes.

[Captain Deb]

Two ANSurvivors in Boone, now--mtngal, who is pre-treat, and me! I come to Chlt to visit grandbabies all the time--we should get together all of us!
Capt Deb

[wife4life]

i would love to try to get a group together...i didn't know there were so many of us in NC...must be the water    i appreciate all of the encourgement from you all...it is good to know i can do this...i never put my actual email address...it is my work one...no computer at home ( yes, we stay behind the times)...but feel free to email me anyone...i will be at work until June 27th...taking the day before surgery off ... family is coming.. i don't know if i have ever mentioned but i am looking at a 3cm mass- tumor sounds like a bad word to me  lol
thanks again all....
ksanders@cwholesale.com

[karcher]

It's funny how this works.  When I first joined ANA, I had a difficult
time finding other patients in the CLT area.  Now they are coming out of
the woodworks!  Please include me on any group plans.
archerkd@aol.com

Jennifer, Sorry I lost touch for a while.  I'm glad that Ken is doing well.
CAROWINDS? That is impressive.  I've been using the AN as an excuse
to get out of riding the coasters, but I guess I'll have to come up with
a better one.

Take care