Just want to say hi...

Hello, everyone. Well, time is going SO quickly, my surgery date will be here before I truly realize it, I'm sure. I thought I couldn't WAIT, and now ... it's 2 weeks from Wednesday?? Is that possible? The 9th of November? Eeeks. I just looked at my calendar, and it still doesn't seem right. LOL I had been scheduled when I lived in CA, and it was canceled 16 hours before surgery, now it's been another 1.5 YEARS of waiting, so I guess I can see why it's hard to believe. I'm excited, and nervous, but just ANXIOUS to get on with the rest of my LIFE ... I did myself a HUGE favor ... I paid for 3 airline tickets, to bring my 21 year old niece, her 3 year old son, and my 14 year old niece up to see me for a few days right before my surgery. I haven't seen them since I moved form CA to OR over 6 MONTHS ago, after practically raising them. It's been TOO long, and I want some love and hugs before I go to surgery. I have one more nutritional meeting on the 1st of November, preregistration at the hospital on the 7th, and surgery the 9th. (The kids from the 3rd thru the 6th). I made SURE to stay busy. Well, I'm babbling ... but after my doctor's appointment today, the REALITY of this truly began to set in (again).... and I just HAD to "share" with those who can understand my fear/excitement/elation/terror/relief, and gratitude. Hugs, all .... Sue

Hi Sue! Wow, your wls so close. That is wonderful to have your neices and great nephew up for a visit - especailly those specail hugs - just before surgery. You have made some good choices, I think. Sending you lots of good thoughts and throwing you a tender hug! Take care, Pam .... your North Neighbor from Washington

Hi Sue, We have the same surgery date!!!! I know what you mean about having family and friends around before surgery!! I went to see some dear friends of mine in Missouri this past weekend and I'm staying busy as well. I understand the emotional rollercoaster too. Soon we will both be on the losers bench If you want to talk feel free to email me! Take care, Anita

Sue, Take a deep breath, blow it out slowly...... You've come so far, you must be going out of your mind about now. I am glad you were able to bring your family to visit. Do you have other family living with/near you? A support system is a good thing. I know it is no consolation at this time, but I believe that everything happens for a reason. For whatever reason, your first scheduled surgery was not meant to be. Something similar happened to me, I cried for days. But I had my surgery about a year later, now I am a little over 6 months post op. Your feelings of fear/excitement/elation/terror/relief, and gratitude are completely normal. Big hug to you, Brenda