2 days left-- Surgery on Thursday!

All I can say is I can hardly believe it. I've dreamed and thought of this day a lot over the past few months and it's ALMOST here-- Thursday is my day!   I have done everything they have asked me to do-- lost some weight, gone off my meds, not taken any OTC medications and now I'm just waiting for Thursday.  Today is my last day at work-- thankfully- and I'm just trying to make it to 5pm.  I think I told you ladies that I have Rhematoid Arthritis-- well it's REALLY bad right now. Today makes three weeks that I've been off my RA medicine-Enbrel- b/c it can lead to infection. They recommend 2 weeks, but I went off of it for 3 weeks just to make sure. It is REALLY showing though. I can't bend all of my fingers which makes typing hard-- My hands are swollen so bad I can't get my rings on and I hurt ALL over.  Some of the people here at work have told me to go home but I'm going to try to make it to the end of the day. I have so many things I need to do and look at what I'm doing-- posting on OH! *hehe* Anyway, I ask for your prayers starting now through Thursday. Please pray that I'm able to "function" for the next few days and that my arthritis pains will subside a little.  Ofcourse the obvious prayers for Thursday.  It hit me last night that I'm really having surgery in a few days. I got a little scared. From reading your posts and profiles it seems that it is perfectly normal. I know I'm making the right decision. I just have to get to the other side. Ellen is my Angel -- Thanks Ellen!  So she will let you all know how I do after surgery. I pray things go well and it is such an inspiration knowing so many of you have already gone through this and done fine. I hope the same holds true for me.

Thanks again for all of your support!

You will be in my prayers Melinda.  I'll be eagerly awaiting a call from James!  Then, if all goes well, I'll drop by on Friday.  Take care. Ellen

Mindy~
Im so happy your big day is almost here!!! You are in great hands with Dr. McDonald and I will be thinking of you on your big day!!!! welcome to the losers bench.


Darcie

Thanks girls! I'd love to see you both if you are able to make it. Hopefully I'll be awake and can meet you!!!  Thanks again for the prayers and support. :)

Mindy -

Your concerns are so normal ... I'd be a little worried about someone who didn't have any. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ellen will be watching over you and is a great Angel to have in your corner.

Looking forward to hearing that you've come through an uncomplicated surgery and are recovering comfortably.

Barb

YAY Melinda!!  I am so excited for you.  You are ready to join us "loosers" over here on this side of things.  :)  You will be close in thought and prayer.  I cannot wait for a report on how you are doing!!!

Hi Melinda, I will definitely keep you in my prayers.  You will do great!  Congratulations!

I will be thinking of you Melinda. Since my surgery I have  found a joy in my heart that I know you will find too. God Bless, will be waiting to welcome you to the loosers side.                                                   Annie PS dont forget before pics

Praying for you. Beth

Good luck you will be in my paryers to have a safe surgery with a peedy recovery. Good Luck Myrtis