excited-scared........

I go for my pre-op tomorrow morning, & my surgery is scheduled for next Monday( 5-2-05), please tell me these feelings I am having is normal. Don't get me wrong I am excited about my surgery but their is a part of me that is scared to death. I guess after researching it for 2 years then it taking 9 months to get approved I never thought it would happen for me but here I am & I will be so glad when I am on the losing side with you all. I am so ready. Now about my weekend...... My husband took me to Pigeon Forge Tenn. this weekend for our 10th wedding anniversary, we rented a huge cabin & had so much fun. BUT, Sunday morning I was going down stairs to put away the ironing board & iron & I slipped & fell down 9 stair steps. I didn't just slide either I started tumbling & rolled head over feet & pretty much rolled backward all way down. OMG when I finally got to the bottom I thought I had broke my neck, But thank god I went to the Dr. today & had some X-rays & everything was fine, just cut & bruised. It hurt so bad & today I have been so sore. I am just glad nothing was broke. All I could think about was my surgery having to be re-scheduled. God was watching over me just like he will be during my surgery. Tammy Gunter

Hi, Tammy, Your feelings are VERY normal!!! For me, it was like a roller coaster - excited and afraid at the same time. Just put up your arms and scream! Yippee!!!! I am very glad that you are okay after your fall. You are right, God is watching over you! Take care! Hugs, Becky

Thank you Becky, I have never met you before but I can tell you are a wonderful & caring person. Thanks again. Tammy Gunter

OH TAMMY!! I'm so glad you are OK! Yes...girl...VERY VERY normal!! It's weird though...as terrified as I was, by the night before my surgery, the most amazing peace overcame me. I couldn't sleep mind you, and I spent the evening getting all my stuff together, but I was feeling GREAT about what I was about to do.... Another weird thing that happened, was I had friends that I had not talked to in LONG periods of time, that just "happened" to call me the night before, and say they had been thinking of me, and hey, when was my surgery anyway? Imagine most of their surprise when I told them they had called on the eve of my surgery. I guess I just thought that was God's way of letting me know that I had a lot of love and support, and everything was going to be fine. You too, are going to be fine, cuz we all love and support you here. I look forward to hearing your status!! Tami

Thank you Tami. My Angel (Judy Boone) will post my progress until I get home then I will be back online asap. She is taking off work that day & gonna be with me at the hospital during surgery. Debra is also. I hope they have waiting rooms big enough for my family & friends that want to be with me. Also good luck on your eye surgery. My mom had it done & did good. I'll say a "Special" prayer for you. You are a special person. Tammy Gunter

Hi Tammy! I don't know if it's normal--but I'm the EXACT same way. I have my surgery tomorrow morning, and I'm over-run with emotions. I can't wait for it to get here (okay...actually I can't wait to get it over with)-yet I'm so nervous that something will go wrong. I'm putting my faith in God and my Doctor. I'll be praying for you--and I'm so glad you weren't seriously hurt in your fall. Your guardian angel was with you!! Hugs.. Michelle

Michelle good luck on your surgery tomorrow. You (we) will do wonderful. I will say a "Special" prayer for you tonight. Tammy Gunter