On my way to meet the doctor.

I've got butterflies in my stomach. Don't know what I'll do if he doesn't take me as a patient. It's more than straight surgery it's a revision as I had a hiatal hernia repair done. Please pray for me. It's 5:30 am and we are about to leave Milton,Florida to go to Biloxi. Why am I so nervous? I've met and talked to surgeons before, I've worked for several. Had to call them in the middle of the night, had to listen to them complain(and worse) and remind them they're on call. I've been a nurse since 1966 LPN and RN, so I "taint scared". Guess it's because there is so much riding on his decision. I want today to be the begining of a new life for me. Maybe I expect to much.Oh well, put one foot in front of the other til you get there.

Hi Velna, Have a safe trip to Biloxi and back, hope your talk to the doctor goes well and you get a positive response. It may be a few weeks or months before you can get surgery, at any rate, don't be discouraged , just take it one day at a time and you'll get to your goal, one way or the other. Funny enough, we all have different approaches, different experiences and usually end up getting what we want, it just takes some of us longer. I'm sure your surgeon has discussed the requirements for the surgery with you? Why would you think he won't take you as a patient? Please let us know what happens, I'm curious to find out. I'll wave at'cha when you're passing by on your way. I live about a mile off exit 57 before Biloxi, I will be thinking about you and praying for you today that things go your way!! Good luck and God Bless. ~Andie~

Thanks Andie, did you see me wave? that's me and my husband.

You are nervous because this will change your life forever! I will hope and pray that all goes extremely well and you are quite satisfied with your trip today. I went to school (USM) with Debbie and Donna Long (twins) from Milton, FL. Smoochies Arlies

Thanks Arlie, I've got a Surgery date!!!.

Queen Arlies, Do you know their married names? We have quite a few Long families here. Maybe I could find them .

Hi Velna, I really hope things goes well for you today. You are probably scared because it is a challenage to have a revision done, but just remember the first time it was done you were just as scared and everything turned out just fine. Go in with the ssme expectations and drive. Good Luck!!!!

**HIJACK** Sandra, where have you been? I have not seen you in 2 mos... Whats the deal? How are you doing?

Thanks Sandra, you don't know how much I appreciate that you took the time and effort to say the exact right thing. I felt better after reading your message Thanks again, you're an

Good luck to you. Please let us know how it goes... Christine