Postponing surgery

 I made the difficult decision to cancel the August 25 surgery date and reschedule for sometime in November.  I have not gotten a definate date yet.  I really thought when I got my surgery date on June 7th that there would be a great chance  there would be a cancellation.  I finally got up the nerve on August 1 to call and plead my case, only to find that Dr. Rumsey was on vacation, so the chances of a cancellation are slim to none.  I got up the nerve on Friday to cancel and try to reschedule.  I really wanted it to be a private thing and not involve work at all, but I guess I'll have to be honest instead. The good thing is maybe one of you will take my  place:)  Love you all!

*hugs* Aww Marianne, I know that must have been such a difficult decision for you to make, and heart breaking at the same time. I too had hoped that something earlier would come up as I didn't not like the idea of starting my first SDSU semester 4 days after surgery, but like you, there was nothing.
Just remember, this doesn't mean it's over, kust pushed out for a little while longer.

 Thanks Sian.  How are you doing with all that's going on?  I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles and I hope your date works out well for you.  Are you taking classes at night or will you take them during the day?  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Im doing great. I actually feel a lot happier in myself with all the changes I've made personally in the last few weeks. I'm ready for surgery and to get the ball rolling.

My classes will be at night as I will still be working full-time with it. I have secured time off of work, and hope to return to work on Sept 6th, but school is a little more tricky. I'm going to see how i'm feeling after surgery. Might have to miss the first week of classes, but I'll play it as it comes.

hi Marianne... oh my, I understand. I was hoping, too, that I wouldn't have to involve my work schedule but looks like I will as I only have my 3 doc appts this Monday. I will NOT be saying anything to anyone at work.school about my surgery....just that I'm having surgery and will probably say it is a "girl' thing. At our age, we can get away with that. I've decided that when people notice my wieght loss...I'll just say that "something clicked" in my head and I'm eating less. I'm hoping that I can only take 2 weeks off in the fall. When does your school start back? Sending my love...:)Deanna

Work starts ironically on 8/25, kids are back on 8/30.  Everything happens in its own time I guess.  I'm hoping to schedule the week before Thanksgiving so I'll have some time to recover.  I teach at a separate school site and my teaching partner is out on maternity leave until October so it was really not the right time to be out of the room.  Good luck with your appointments!

hi Marianne.....we go back 1 week later than you. I see what you mean about the scheduling.....yes, I do hope that you can go in the week before T-day vacation...tha would be IDEAL!!!!!hugz:)D

I am so bummed for you. I can't imagine the let down. Based on your dates and losing your 10 percent, it seems like you would have been one of the first to get a date, and/or a cancellation date. Hope it all works out for you.

I just told my work I was going on a weeks vacation. I think for a sit down office job, that will be enough time off. Your job is much more physical and a week will not be sufficient.

Keep your chin up!

Becca 

Boy this is one of those "things happen for a reason" events.  I guess the only thing you can do is to think about how difficult it would be if you tried to make it happen when things aren't lining up right.  Of course none of this makes you feel better. Deb

 Thanks Deborah-

I really do think that it is happening in the right time.  I feel much calmer now because there is no unknown-I'm not waiting for a cancellation, I'm looking forward to my date.  How are things looking for you?