No just in case letters.

I decided to stop thinking negative and empower myself with the knowledge that not only is all well but that it will continue to to be well. I am done focusing on the what if's and have started to focus on the WHEN's. I was only defeating myself and getting myself down. NO MORE! Thoughts? Gayle Queen of Yarn Balls

I hear ya- My surgery is Tuesday

Gayle, I am so glad to hear of your change for the positive. I am proceeding in CPMPLETE FAITH WE ARE WELL AND HEALTHY AND ON OUR WAY TO OUR NEW LIVES! BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS" AND NO NEGAITVE LETTERS............... ANDIE

I totally agree with you, oh Yarn-ball Queen. From the moment I decided on this surgery, I never had a second-thought or a doubt. I prayed, prayed some more, "threw out a fleece", prayed some more, met a TON of Christians who prayed with/for me, and I never once had even a teeny bit of "what if". I didn't even make out a will like I'd planned...I don't have a lot, but I have enough that if anything happened, my estate would have to be dealt with, and I have no one to leave it to. So a will would've been the 'wise' thing to do, but I was so VERY confident about this, that I didn't even do that (bad move, I know, but I just felt in my heart that it wasn't necessary). You MUST go into this with a positive outlook. That's what's gonna get you thru it with grace and ease. If you can LAUGH at some of the stuff that happens, that'll make it easier still (like when the sutures on my drain broke while my bosses' daughter and I were 'strolling' down the hallway...blood streaming down my leg, poor Hayley FREAKING out, my poor gal. My aide just happened to be within earshot and I said "Ah, Nick, I think we've got a problem here..." and he RAN with towels as I held up my robe and gown, a BIT too high, I may add. Flashed the entire floor. EVERYONE was howling at that point, and I think my 'surrogate daughter' Hayley is now considering changing her major from Nursing to something less bloody...) Nah, set aside the negative thoughts. All of us who've 'gone before' you Marchers that are still pre-op will tell you that it's NOTHING like we thought it'd be...it's just way so much easier!!! Besides that, we're all praying for you, and I'm a FIRM believer in the power of prayer! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles

I like your way of thinking there surgery sis!!!! I have been on an emotional rollercoaster the last couple of days. I haven't really focused on the negatives, but I think there was some food 'mourning' in there that I didn't think I would have. I haven't had my hormone patch on in two weeks either, which is not helping the teary state either. Dr S didn't tell me I needed to take it off, but I figured it was better to be safe than sorry. My gyn had suggested I might have to take it off pre op, so it's been OFF. Believe me, I am taking one with me to the hospital and if it is OK it will go back on Monday as soon as possible after my surgery. LOL. hugs, Mo doin' the OMG tomorrow it will be one day and a wake up happy Mo dance

I know how you are feeling Mo. I am so emotional today, I dont know weather I want to laugh or cry! so I have decided to do something for me, I am going to the movies with my mom to see the Passion movie ,I have been hearing so much about, being raised a Catholic + I feel it will somehow give me an "inner peace" before surgery which I feel I need right now! Best of luck to everyone having surgery next week! Hugz and blessing Mary

Hi Mo, I don't use the patches but I am on the Depo shot and my dr said I couldn't have it bac****il I was "out of the woods" on the blood clot thing. So it may be a bit longer than after surgery.. My gyn said at least 3 months... Please make sure before you use it.... Sinseerlee, Kathy Offishal Marchers Cheerleader Captain Flatulence Monitor Angel to the Queen "It's time to throw down the pom poms and get into the game!"

Thanks Kathy. I had asked Dr S about the patch specifically after I saw my gyn, and he didn't even think I needed to stop wearing it prior to surgery. But I will double check with him before I put it back. hugs, Mo doin' the OMG after tomorrow there's only a wake up left happy Mo dance

Gayle this is what I keep saying... KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!! Focus on the destination not the journey.. No one plans a vacation to Hawaii and sweats the plane ride!!! Just keep looking ahead and you'll do great! Sinseerlee, Kathy Offishal Marchers Cheerleader Captain Flatulence Monitor Angel to the Queen "It's time to throw down the pom poms and get into the game!"

I had thought about a just in case letter but never wrote it. I knew all would be fine and didnt want to get upset over thinking negative. I agree with you 100%. Good luck to you. LaDonna -22 my ette:Teri