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sgerrard

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Syl's Surgery Monday
« on: June 14, 2008, 11:25:59 pm »
I am jumping the gun and starting the topic a little early, since the surgery dates seem to come up so fast. According to the calendar, Syl has retrosigmoid surgery Monday, in Fremont CA.

Best wishes Syl! I know you have been counting the days, and now it is here. You know by now that we are all behind you, sending you our best thoughts and hoping for the best outcome for you. And we will all be here when you get home again, patiently awaiting your first postie post - or maybe not so patiently, judging by the trend lately.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2008, 11:43:45 pm »
Syl -

wishing you the best on Monday.  As Steve said, we'll all be anxious to hear how things go  :)

Thinking good thoughts,

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2008, 06:54:04 am »
Syl - GOOD luck.  We'll all be waiting to hear how you are doing.

Debbi - keping a spot warm on the postie bench for you...
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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2008, 07:01:43 am »
The very best for your surgery tomorrow, Syl, and calm thoughts to you today!

Looking forward to hearing from you as a postie...  :)
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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2008, 10:01:23 am »
Syl,
Good luck on Monday.  Let us know how you are doing when you are up to it.  You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2008, 10:07:36 am »
Hi Syl

Wow this seems like a long time coming.  Best wishes for a very successful surgery and a quick recovery.  It looks like you are starting out a busy week.  Looking forward to hearing from you as a postie.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2008, 11:03:28 am »
Syl,
Best of luck on your surgery!  I will hope and pray for the best possible outcome.  I can't wait to hear about your experience and "see" you when you get back :)
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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2008, 12:23:44 pm »
Syl:

Well, here it is! 

Please know that you'll be in the thoughts and prayers of myself and many others as you go into surgery.

I'll join in the expectations of seeing you back here as a 'postie', soon.  Stay strong and optimistic.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2008, 01:14:25 pm »
Good luck tomorrow, Syl!  We'll see you in postie-land soon enough!  Stay strong and have faith in your surgeons!

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2008, 03:25:58 pm »
Syl~
I wish you and those family and friends who will be waiting for you PEACE...I will be praying for you all.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2008, 03:34:53 pm »
Thanks so much all.

I would like to direct you to a string I started under AN Community for updates. It is titled "Syl's surgery update". That is where my scribe, Jessika, will be posting updates until I can do so myself.

I'm feeling the good wishes, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes.

I'll be back soon.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2008, 09:30:49 pm »
Syl,
Hope your surgery went well today and that we will be hearing from you soon.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Wishing you a great outcome.

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday UPDATE ON SYL!!! SORRY IM BEHIND!
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2008, 12:51:10 am »
Sorry Im late but I couldnt get into the website and then i never got a confirmation email. Im jess and happen to be syl's niece. She told me to write for her while shes in the hospital in Fremont. So the surgery went really well. The doctors tested her facial nerves and they seem to be normal. She has a bandage over her ear but I was told that they were able to save her hearing. She seems to be in high spirits and I believe she is out of the ICU as of last night or this morning. Hopefully she'll be home on saturday because shes doing pretty well. Im keeping my fingers crossed.

Im willing to answer anything if i forgot anything.

PS she says thanks for they prayers and well wishes.
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Nicole222

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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2008, 07:00:57 am »
Wow!  What a fantastic outcome ;D  Sounds like it couldn't have gone any better!!
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Re: Syl's Surgery Monday
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2008, 07:32:57 am »
Jessika~
That is GREAT!!  I am so happy for her and wish her well on her continued healing!!

K
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