Anya's surgery on Tuesday. It is time!

[abhbarry]

Hi all,

My mother flies into town tomorrow to help out with surgery, so I just wanted to send out my official "going into surgery" message to the forum.

I have been on this forum for over a year now seeking advice and "meeting" wonderful scoli friends. It has been a long process preparing for this surgery (over a year) so I feel rather calm and prepared (as much as one can hope). Dr. Tribus in Madison, WI will be fusing L3-T4 posteriorly.

Like others have said, this forum has been invaluable to me and I will keep posting post-op and hopefully help others through the process. Thank you so much to all of you who have helped and encouraged me over the past year.

My surgery is this coming Tuesday (June 5th). My husband, Chris, will keep you posted and also keep my scoliosis blog going until I can post again. We get free wireless in the hospital, so he doesn't even have to leave my side.

Thanks again, and I'll be back as a bionic, slightly-taller woman. :)

Blessings,
Anya

[MATJESNIC]

I wish you a safe and successful surgery. God Bless.

[bsprings]

Will be praying for you Anya! I know you will do just fine- I am 5 months post op and really doing well. You'll do great too!!
Cathie

[Singer]

Good luck Anya. Posterior surgery only shouldn't be as rough as anterior....I hope everything goes smoothly and you get a great correction!

Best wishes,

[Kari]

Best of Luck! I know you will do well. Make sure you take along Peggy H. prepare for surgery CD and give those healing statements to your doc. My doctor had the nurses reading them to me at the end and I woke up feeling at peace!

You are in my prayers! You will do great!

Kari

[flowerpower]

Best wishes for a successful and uncomplicated surgery and recovery!.

Renee

[brynnski]

We wish you well, and will be thinking of you!

-Caleb and (Bionic) Brynn

[Houston Curves]

Anya:

Good luck for a sucessful surgery and a quick recovery!!


Ann

[Linda W]

Anya,

Warmest wishes for a successful surgery, uneventful and speedy recovery and a terrific outcome!

Linda

[laurieg6]

I hope your surgery & recovery go smoothly & that you are feeling better very soon.
Laurie

[azalea]

Congratulations, Anya... you're almost there!
I will be thinking of you. No worries!

[abhbarry]

Thank you all. Your support means the world. I'm feeling rather calm at the moment, but we'll see on Monday.

Best,
Anya

[MishP]

Good Luck Anya! I'll be sending good thoughts your way. You'll do great!

[sam_newyork]

I will be thinking of you, and sending good wishes your way.

Best,


Sam
Daughter scheduled for L2-L5 fusion on Jun 13, 2007
Hospital for Special Surgery (Dr. Boachie)

[Singer]

Hi Sam,

I wonder if your daughter will still be in the hospital when I have my surgery -- six days after hers. On second thought, knowing how fast kids bounce back, you'll probably be home by then.... :rolleyes:

How is she doing with everything??

[lnetzer]

best wishes for a speedy and uncomplicated surgery and recovery!

[JoAnn5]

Good luck! Will be thinking of you!

[CHRIS WBS]

Anya,

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. Being young, I'm sure you will do just fine. I've looked at your blog and you seem like such a sweet young lady.

All the best. Will be thinking and praying for you.

Chris

[geo]

Hi Anya - I'm wishing you the very, very best through all of this! I've paid extra close attention to those who are close to my age on this forum to see what their experiences are like. My surgery is in August, and you will be one of my inspirations! To a healthy, complication-free recovery.......

[Shari]

Hi Anya,

I may be a little late in this response, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope all goes well with the surgery and your recovery!!!

Shari

[lelc2002@yahoo]

Anya-all my best for a smooth surgery and recovery and a 'better' you! Lynne :)

[bbest]

Anya, you'll do great! I look forward to reading Chris' updates.

Just think, the next time you log in, it will be all behind you. :)

Brandi

[briarrose]

Thinking of you and praying for you. Best of luck!

Shell