Too much stress, no support...

Hi Kelly/tink, you are so sweet and I appreciate reading your posts in general.  PS has been rescheduled for Oct. 20, as surgeon (bless his heart) was concerned about recovery.  Mind over matter, the smoking cessation has not been a problem at all.  I just focus on the big picture.  Plus now have longer time to arrange for post-surg home care.  Things just always have a way of working out, even after not being able to see the forest for the trees per se.  Thanks again, and have a wonderful day hon!  Hugs, Patti

Vent away sweetie!!!!  Quitting smoking is hard -- I did it 4 years ago after smoking ALOT everyday for 35 years!!!  It is very hard but now I can't stand the smell of them and would NEVER go back to smoking.

Please don't let this stuff get you down for too long----your health is important so don't let outside stuff hurt your progress with your MS......it isn't worth it.

XXOO

Patti,

I wish I could make things easier for you during this difficult time or say something to make you feel better but words don't always help, so I'm sending you loving thoughts and Giant ((Hugs)) and If you would like to chat just pm me and I can either give you my phone number or give me yours and I'll give you a call.

Erika

you've got a PM

(((((((Patti)))))))

I'm not clued in to the behind the scenes drama, but I'm so sorry you didn't get to Valley Fair.  Sometimes life sucks 

As for your upcoming surgery - you have every right to be aprehensive.  Your sisters need a good swift kick in the behind.  They should be with you, no matter what their feelings are about the surgery.  I'd be ticked off, too. 

I wish I lived closer so that I could help you out, but I hope that sending you a big cyber hug helps you feel better. 

Congratulations on quitting smoking - that is wonderful news.  You go, girl!!

Hi Linda, thank you for your positive support. Am not dwelling on the past 'drama' at all, I'm above that and have 'real' things to deal with. Surgery has been moved ahead to October 20, which gives me ample time to get things in order for a peaceful, safe recovery wherever/however.  Can't believe the day I quit puffing was the midst of so many crashes, but am strong and doing very well.  Thank you again for being so 'you'!  I've admired you for so long--more sanity is needed around here!?!!  Stay awesome... Hugs, Patti

hey Patti-
so sorry you missed out on VF over something rather trivial.   try not to let whatever drama unfolded to get to you.  You are so fantastic and fun, I feel sorry for anyone who would have rained on your day-week-life!!  your siblings should be smacked-let me at 'em.  I wish I could be of more help to you-I work in SLP at Park Nicollet, but live in Burnsville, I would be able to stop by after work if you need me to-PM me if you need my number, okay?  I worry about you not having anyone to at least check on you with your surgery.
hugs hugs and more hugs-and WOW for getting off cigs at such a stressful time!!
lynn

Hey Patti~
Congrats on quitting the smokes!   After a week or so you will feel better--food will taste better, even AIR will seem fresher and sweeter--and you will be surprised at your ability to draw long breaths!

Now--it sucks big time that there was a miscommunication about your offer to share  discount tickets to VF!!  Boy oh boy!  Some people!  You SHOULD'VE been out there screamin' your head off! And you would've been a match for Kelly and Darla and the big pickle.  (????) I hope the next Fun Day, you're out there screamin' and hollerin' with the best of them!  VENOM--You have not been conquered until you've been ridden by Patti-Tat-Too!!

But here's what I  have to say--Patti-Tat-Too--I am behind you 100%!!
You are a trouper, but you don't have to go it alone. If I were anywhere in your vacinity I'd be there to nurse-maid you in recovery from surgery. (From which you will come out being a perfect size 2, when the swelling subsides  )  A thought--how about a 'bolster'--one fo those thingys you get for reading in bed? They have arm and back supports. You can get ones that you can adjust.

Sweetie--you are an awesome person and poo on anyone who disses you!!
Let me at 'em!  I'll take 'em down for you!! 

(((HUGS)) and
**SUE**

Oh, and Patti-Tat-Too~
I STILL LOVE YA!!  (HEEHEE!!!)

(((HUGS))) and
**SUE**

{{{{{{{{{{{Patti}}}}}}}}}}}}

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