Guest marciaatl Posted July 8, 2003 Share Posted July 8, 2003 Still new at using this - and haven't the time right now to ask my 13-year-old son if I'm doing things right. I intended to post this to everyone - and I think this will do it: Thanks to all of you who have replied to my original introduction. The tremendous support I have received from family, friends and new friends has been amazing! I feel I am as prepared for surgery tomorrow (show-time is 6:30 a.m., with surgery to begin about 8:30) as I can be. A little bitty sedative at dinner time tonight to help me sleep (the surgeon's assistant actually said if it were him, he'd prefer a glass of wine!), and then onward. My father, son and husband will go with me to the hospital (lots of male energy) and I am taking various meditation tapes and calming music tapes along, too. Thanks again for all the prayers and positive vibes - I know they will help. By noon, I'll be set out on the next leg of this journey. It's going to be an interesting one! - Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 8, 2003 Share Posted July 8, 2003 Marcia, I wish all kinds of success with this surgery. I will be praying for zero complications, a quick and painless recovery and No Evidence of Cancer. Remember to take it slowly, pain meds are your friends so do not be hesitant to request them if you feel the need. Hug a pillow for aid in coughing. Rest LOTS, eat and drink and take good care of you. If there is anything we can do for you here emotionally and supportively please log on. Will be waiting to hear from you soon and will be expecting good news. God Bless you Marcia Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Good luck with your surgery Marcia..sounds like you will be surrounded by a lot of love from your family and of course lots of prayers from us...many blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Marcia, Best of luck tomorrow...will be thinking of you! Debi 46 years old upper & mid right lobe removed June 16, 2003 Stage 1A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Nearly time for surgery, I should have asked her to have her 13 year old to post on how she is doing. Hope she gets back to us soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Marcia, praying for successful surgery today for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Marcia- Praying and trusting that all went well for you. Looking forward to positive news from you. Rest, rest, rest. Drink your water. Take all the meds needed to relieve pain. Use your spirometer. Hug that pillow. Make yourself move a bit and gradually increase the time. Don't wear any underwear for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Prayers being said for good results and fast recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen Lilja Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Hello Marcia - Your first day after surgery...use those pain meds... they will help you heal. I remember waking up on July 10, 2001 and wondering why I felt as if I were starving... Suddenly realized I hadn't eaten in two days...nurse brought me a cup of chocolate pudding, it was the best I'd ever eaten. Won't be long before you'll be outta there and home in your own bed. Praying for your quick recovery...Onward! Ellen Lilja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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