July 5r's

Hey friends! 3 days to go!!! I keep picturing myself getting onto the OR table. I soooo want it to be over. How are you all doing? What I am bringing to the hospital: nightgown, robe, slippers, toothbrush and paste, scope, brush, soap (hate those little bars), shampoo and rinse, deoderant, new undies (only bought a few - hope they'll be too big very soon), new book (hah!), magazine, small clock, my medicines, a bunch of copies of what meds and what allergies I have, a list of phone calls for my hubby to make. Hope that helps. God Bless! Karen

Hey Karen .. I so know what you mean. Its literally right around the corner!! Sounds like you've got it all down with what you are bringing. Ive got everything together: robe, slippers, toiletries, new book, notebook, my cool new pillow I got at the pre op boot camp (comes in handy when you've gotta cough), my daughters stuffed Angel Bear and tons of well wishes and thoughts for my fellow July 5'ers! Big Hugs, Deb C

Whew! I have been mentally trying to picture this date. You know I haven't been nervous, only on the few days after I found out I was approved and got the date. SO now as Tuesday approaches (very quickly I must say) I am thinking of nothing! I don't know it's weird...I don't even know what bag I will pack b/c I've purchased my vitamins and antibacterial soap so...I just need to put it in the bag I'm gonna need I guess. I don't have a robe, but I do have slippers. Maybe I will talk my hubby into buying me one. Really I don't like a whole lot of clothes on except for when company is @ home and I sleep bukkid nakkid! Maybe the robe won't be too comfortable. Oh well, I guess I will pack now and get the checklist all finalized. What's gonna really suck is no gum! Good luck to all the rest of the July 5r's!

Karen just wanted to wish you good luck!! Let me know how it goes my date is July 28. I have my pre-op on the 8th, I still have to see the pulmanary Dr. Hope he gives me ago. I know how you feel about wanting it to be over I want to be on the road to recovery. And be one of the people who can tell everyone else not to worry.(HAHA) Good Luck! Janice

HI KAREN HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED TO GET MY STUFF TOGETHER FOR THE HOSPITAL YET I GUESS I WILL START THAT ON MONDAY. I REALLY DON'T THINK I AM GOING TO BRING A LOT WITH ME SINCE IT IS JUST A SHORT STAY. IF I NEED ANYTHING ELSE I WILL JUST HAVE MY MOM BRING IT. WANTED TO WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE WHO IS HAVING THERE SURGERY ON JULY5TH. SOON WE WILL BE A BIG BUNCH OF LOSER'S..... NICOLE

Hi everyone, Sorry I've been gone a while-- we were on a trip and I've spent the past two weeks trying to get my head straight for the surgery! I'm up on July 5, too. I'm SO nervous. I just keep telling myself that this is what I have got to do. I know the results will be worth it. Your list of what you're bringing to the hospital reminded me to make that list of phone calls for my husband to make. Thanks a bunch! You guys get ready, cause here we go!!!!!!!! Good luck!

I just bought some last minute things to take with me today. Hope I remembered everything! Good luck to everyone!

Hey all! All I have been doing is eating out at restaurants!!!! OMG! I've probably gained back the 10 lbs I lost! I keep thinking, okay, this is the last time I am going to eat .....steak, pizza, pasta, etc. God I hate those thoughts!!! I know eventually I will be able to eat those things again (a lot less though!). In the meantime, my mind is freakin' me out!! God help me - THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW FOR US ALL!!!!! Karen

Hello, you all! They have me listed as July 7 but I am also JULY 5!! I am to be at the hospital at 8 am, for surgery at 1 pm.... I'm going through my eating frenzy, too, Karen!! Tonight is my last chance to eat "freely". I bought myself a mini-cake decorated for the 4th of July (our INDEPENDANCE DAY IS COMING ON THE 5th, ladies!!)... that's my last fun food before surgery, and probably for a long, long time! I'm excited about what's ahead, and ask for prayer from you all who pray, for courage to face the life changed ahead! God bless us, every one!! Lori C.

Good Luck Karen. You are lucky that your day is here. I have to wait till the 19th, which means I can totally stress until that day! I am praying and hoping for you! Sounds like you have everything you need for the hosopital! El