-Cheryl- Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Hey Everyone, Dr. Kourlis called to postpone the surgery until Thurs. morning at 7:15 A.M.. JUST MORE TIME TO WORRY! HA! He said that he needed to do some emergency surgeries. This surgeon also does heart and lung transplants. The company that makes this new experimental glue is supposed to call me to get my consent. I hope it is as good as "Super Glue".... that stuff is great! Anyway, thanks for all the awesome advice and support. It has helped me to cope and prepare. You guys are my lifeline! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 ARRRGGG!! All this waiting. I wish the docs and nurses really understood how hard it is, but emergencies can't be helped. It just gives us more time for prayers for you. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Hi Cheryl -I wish you well with your upcoming surgery. Hope it is super glue also. When you can please let me know the name of this glue and any info that you can find out. I had surgery where they put in that tack to seal the lung last July but it was not a success. I had a malignant plural effusion and am doing chemo for the second time . Well thats enough about me again all the best to you on Thurs. Take care - Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Sorry that should have said talc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 It doesn't sound like you are getting surgery - it sounds more like you joined the Army, you know "HURRY UP AND WAIT" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Awww, Dave, it ain't the Army if there's less than 15 forms to fill out in triplicate and take down the hall for a signature from someone that isn't in the office... Cheryl, don't worry, you'll get in.... I never had an "appointment" since they leave their schedules open for emergencies... I received a phone call on Sunday night (10:00P) that they had an opening Monday afternoon after waiting over two weeks to get in.... It'll be fine, they'll give you drugs and you'll get to sleep! (Quick prayer: Thank you, God, for not putting me through this in a military hospital!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Cheryl, I hope that things go really good for you! I just wanted you to know that I my thoughts and prayers will be with you!!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 OOOOOHHHHHH I hate to wait when it comes to things like this. Prayers are with you for patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 WHEW!!!!!!!!! You scared me!! Okay, few more days........UGH!!!!!! more waiting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Cheryl, I just posted on the other post. I didn't know you were not going tomorrow. Oh well, I will pray tomorrow morning anyway and also Thursday. If he puts you off again, tell him you have an army of over 500 friends that he won't want to hear from....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Cheryl. FLYING COLORS... That's what you'll get through this with!!! I've got to get me some of that glue. Take care, David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Cheryl my friend, You'll do just FINE my dear, just FINE!!!! And let me share with you what my grand-daughter age 4 said to me in the hospital after my surgery. She said: Grandma, can I see your boo boo? I said, Well Ash, even I haven't seen it yet. She said, It's okay Grandma, I'll look at it and tell you what it looks like. So, my daughter and granddaughter pulled down my gown, and my granddaughter looked at it and then she asked if she could come closer, and I said, sure. She looked again and said, " Grandma did the doctor scatch you?" then she said, "Where is you sore? Well, low and behold, that's exactly what it looks like is a scatch!! NO KIDDING!!! I think they glued me together, but I'm not sure. I don't see any stitches or staples or anything for that matter. It's REMARKABLE!!! Hang in there my friend. Soon you'll be hanging out on the sofa with me!! Your in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and Jack!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Dear, dear Cheryl, I wish I could speed up this time - this HURRY UP AND WAIT stuff that we all hate....My prayers are with you and Jack and know that you will be in the Lord's hands and all will be well. Blessings to you two, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Cheryl-- The waiting is one of the hardest parts of the surgery. Once they put you in la-la land you're on your way to recovery and better health. Saying a prayer for you right now...keep up your courage and your faith, dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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