Last post before surgery

Hi everyone! I've not been here to post this week so FIRST I want to congratulate everyone who has gotten their surgery dates and those who have had surgery already. I hope you're all recovering well and so glad the surgery is BEHIND you. And to those of you with upcoming surgeries, I wish you all the best. You will ALL be in my thoughts and prayers. I've had an emotional and chaotic week. Jim's funeral is tomorrow but I won't be able to attend---it's 4 hours from here, 4 hours back and I can't get off work anyway. I have been working lots of overtime trying to get my work done (one of my co-workers fell and broke her hip, had surgery, and has been out for two weeks) and have been trying to keep my spirits up in preparation for my trip and surgery. Thank you to all of you who have continued to send me email....your support and encouragement---I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me. I'm still excited about my surgery but my moods lately have been . I'm more nervous than anything. I've found it difficult to get into the frame of mind I need to be in for my relaxation CD to work. So I'm hoping to find it more useful on my flight and at the hotel. I fly to Colombia on Tuesday, 10 pre-op appointments on Wednesday, and surgery at 11am on Thursday. My return flight is May 3rd. My daughter is in the Army and just returned this month from a year deployment and they won't allow her to go to Colombia, otherwise she'd be going with me. She's flying from Texas here on May 5th (two days after I get home and I'm SO excited because I've not seen her in over a year!) But my surgeon will be in contact with her after my surgery and she's going to be calling Lisa F. I look forward to posting again after May 3rd and much and to you all.

Hey Lisa We have the same surgery date I will be praying that all goes well for you. Try not to think about the big day too much, I find that when I do it makes me really nervous and shaky. Have a great flight and all will be well just stay positive. I am looking forward to hearing from you on May 3rd we will both be on the loser bench. Goodluck! ~Applebluue

right along with ya! Thank you and I'll be thinking of you too.

Wow, good luck to you on your surgery and you journey. I pray for an uneventful surgery and trip, and a speedy recovery. Cindee 23 hours to go...

Cindee.. You were in my thoughts today. I'm sure your surgery went well. Take care and see you soon!

Sending up prayers for your surgery, and trip and wishing you a easy and speedy recovery, You'll do GREAT and seeing your daughter when you get back home will be like icing in the Cake! Hugs to you Perrt W.

Have a journey! And I mean the trip as well as the surgery. I'll be thinking about you and how you're doing as I'm walking my post-op laps at the hospital. Can't wait to hear how it all went!

I meant "Have a SAFE journey!" I can't wait until the new site is up and we can edit posts!

Good luck I hope you win! I also need to say I read your profile and laughed the whole time. You have a great sense of humor.. Love the ode to the chili dog!

Thank you Leann, and all the best to you tomorrow! See you back here soon!