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cheza

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wish me luck, I'm going in
« on: November 08, 2007, 03:45:08 am »

Hi all,

Its time for me to go in, it was on a knife's edge as the last couple of days have been awful I caught viral gastroeneritis, was sick almost every hour for 12 hours infact it was that bad that I didn't know which end to point at the toilet, trust me it was a sight, sat on the loo with my head in a bucket, fourtunately I'm felling much better and haven't been sick for almost 24 hours and I've just managed to eat poached egg on toast, first proper meal in 2 days.

I have to call up the hospital at 12pm to find out what time they want me in and with any luck they'll say the stomach bug has cleared and there is no need to worry.

I still feel a bit weak from all the reching and not eating but I'm sure by the end of today I'll feel pretty much back to normal.

So wish me luck, and I'll see you on the other side (postie here I come)

Keep smiling  :)

cheryl  :-* XxX
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2007, 05:19:08 am »
Good luck Cheryl. Sorry you were so sick the last few days. I will keep you in my prayers.
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2007, 06:01:53 am »
Cheryl,
You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Waiting was the worse part for me. We'll be expecting to hear good news soon.
Take care,
Lynn
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2007, 07:24:46 am »
Cheryl
You and your husband have been in my thoughts all week.  At this point, you've done everything you can to control and improve the outcome.  So try and go with the flow.   I found myself relaxed after doing a mental inventory-am I happy with my choice in doctors?  my treatment choice? my hospital choice?  do I have what I need at home?  Okay? then let it go.

Take care and we'll talk to ya in about three to four weeks.

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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2007, 09:38:46 am »
Good luck, Cheryl.

You'll be a postie before you know it.  Take the confidence you have in your doctor(s) and focus on that.  You'll get through fine.

Once you feel up to it, let us know how it went.

I'll be thinking about you, as will lots of others,

Jan
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2007, 12:12:44 pm »
Hi Cheryl, I too will keep you in prayer, keep your faith, the 2 weeks will be the toughest, then it will get better just remember this.
Keep the faith.
Mag
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2007, 12:18:37 pm »
hello Cheryl,
My prayers are with you through your journey.
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2007, 12:58:34 pm »
*does helpful wellness dance around office for Cheryl... trips over wastebarrel* ;)

Sending healing vibes to you, Cheryl.  Looking forward to your postie status! :)


Hang tough!
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2007, 03:35:14 pm »
Cheryl:

Sorry to read about the gastro bug and it's unpleasant manifestations that you had to contend with but I'm glad to see you're apparently over it, now.  I trust this unwanted bug won't cause any delay in your surgery and by this time tomorrow, you'll be a 'postie'.   :) 

Please know that my prayers - as well as many others - are with you.

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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2007, 09:30:17 pm »
Cheryl,

In Oregon State USA I have you in my prayers tonight...

Keep us posted

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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2007, 11:01:56 pm »
I just finished praying for you girl, write us when you can. We care about you!
Yvette
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2007, 11:55:05 pm »
Cheryl  (my favorite name ;))

You are in my thougts and prayers and I am sending healing energy your way!

Life is good in Posti-land!!!!

Hugs,
Cheryl



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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2007, 01:46:52 pm »
Cheryl
Here is me holding your hand..................
My thoughts are with you. You will have a quick recovery and we cant wait to hear from you. Keep us updated when you feel better.
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HUGS!!!!!!!!
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Re: wish me luck, I'm going in
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2007, 05:52:11 pm »
Got my pirate socks on Cheryl and keeping you in my prayers.

Hugs,
Brendalu
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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2007, 02:35:39 pm »
Has anyone heard from Cheryl (aka Cheza) ... it has been 3 days since her surgery now- over there in Britain?

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