change is comming fast!

Hello everybody!   I had my pre-op appointment and class last week in Scottsdale.  Dr. Blackstone is as awesome as everyone told me she was.  It seems strange after all the long years of fighting , to finally be weeks away from accompishing the goal of surgery.  NOW IT'S REALITY!  I have to admit, I am scared and nervious and excited and a million other emotions all at once.  I almost psyched myself out of doing this a couple of times.  I am trying to remain focused on why I am doing this!  To be haealthy and active again.  Besides I will have a daughter to take care of in a couple of short months.    Marcie is doing well, and we are hopeful that the specialist will tell us everything is fine next week.  The Bleeding stoped weeks ago, and the only other complication is low amniotic fluid.    Things are about to change and change fast!  I hope I am up to the challenge!   Richard I  Surgery scheduled June 25th 8:00 am

Congrats!! I remember how exciting that was to have a surgery date. I can't believe its already been 7 months since my surgery. You will be amazed how fast these next two months pass by. Before you know it you will be on the losing side. Keep us posted!

Yeah for you Richard!!!  I know it seems like this day would never come, but now it's fast approaching.  I'm glad to hear that you wife is doing well, and hope she continues to be healthy for the rest of her pregnancy.  Is she coming to PHX with you for your surgery?  If you need anything while you are here, just let me know, I live in N Phx, and am only 15 mins from the hospital.  I would be glad to help with whatever you or your wife would need during your stay here. 

Best wishes :-)

 

Alli

Good luck, Dr B is the best you will not regret for one second your decsion to do this surgery.  I see Randy for my 6mo check later this month and am very excited to see my progress!! Have a wonderful journey!! Erin

Richard, Glad everything is falling into place for you!

Love the new picture, you look so skinny!  How has life changed?

What are you up to?

 

Yeah Richard!  I am so excited for you!  I am also elated to know that your wife is doing better.  Before you know it, you are going to have a little one keeping you up at all hours of the night...oh, the joys of parenthood!  Keep us posted, K?  Take care of yourself and the Mrs...

I know you probably felt at times like this date would never come, but you have the best surgeon and the most complete program with proven success.

My husband and I both had Dr. B. and we just can't say enough good things about her and the entire staff.  They all go the extra mile with the patients, and I'm sure some of us really try their patience! 

You will be as happy with the after care program and will start seeing the quality of your life dramatically improve.  Sounds like you have a lot to look forward to.  Dr. B has given all of us a new quality of life we thought was pretty much over for us. 

It's normal to be nervous, but your in excellent hands, and you'll love the Shea hospital staff, they are all so caring.