Just checking in...

I just thought I'd post and remind everybody Wednesday is our big day...Amy Griffey, my best friend and I are scheduled back to back Wednesday morning in Fort Dodge... me at 8am and Amy at 10am...I am feeling ALOT of anxiety tonight...We have our bags packed, socks, undies, gown, toothbrush, tooth paste, deoderant, shampoo, chap stick and all that kind of stuff...if ya think of anything else we might need, let us know... Cpaps are ready... gosh, my head is racing.. They always have a VERY hard time getting an IV in me, so I think that is what I am most fearful of...I do not do pain real well so I hope I am am one of the lucky ones that have very little... I hope tomorrow goes real fast so we can just get there and do it... I am having a hard time believing it is really gonna happen....soooooo sureal for me at times...I keep gettting body chills... I so want and need this tool...thanks for all the support on this board, I read your posts faithfully...you have all helped soooo much...!!! I feel like I know some of you personally... kewl in the least...!!! Thanks again...!!! Cindy ~

Cindy and Amy, Best of luck on your big day! I am sure tomorrow will fly by for both of you and you will be on your way to the losing side. Take care, Paula T.

tHANK YOU...!!!

Good luck, Cindy & to Amy also. I think it's so neat that you'll be going through this together. The rest of us had to make friends with others who had the surgery.That is what brought us together. Your support is already built in. That friendship is already made. You'll be able to help each other & learn from each other also. Good luck tomorrow. Dixie

Thanks Dixie - Yes, Amy and I are very lucky to have each other to go through this... we are also very lucky to have all of you out there that have been here before us...we learn so much from all of you!!! Thanks again...!!! Cindy ~

Congrats Cindy..tell Amy also for me too ok!!! I think it is awesome you get to get them done together,how coool is that,a best friend buddy system support group!!! I brought my own pillows to the hospital..just a touch and smell of home for there and it was very nice for the ride home!!How long will you both be in the hospital?I am a very hard stick also but like they told me once they get in they will give you something to help you relax and...oh boy did they!!!! I wasnt nervous no more after that!!!As for pain I had very lil,just the first day after that it was controlled by tylenol!!You will do fine!!! Prayers in air for the both of ya!! Keep us posted ok!! Now the fun begins...I told my Surgeon last time I was there..I'm Melting!!!!!! Enjoy!!! Lori 287/184/140

Hi Lori - Thanks for your support...Dr. VerSteeg said he was going to keep us 3 days, so our guess is we will be home on Saturday...yes, thanks about the pillow...don't wanna forget that... keep on melting... :hehe: Cindy ~ Amy says hi...

Good luck to you and Amy. That is great that your having it done at the same time. That will help. Take care and you'll both be in my prayers tomorrow!!

Thank you... Cindy ~

Cindy and Amy, How exciting to have a built in surgery buddy..You both will do awesome!! Hugs, Debi