Heidi's surgery with Dr. Lenke

[nanlo]

Heidi, just want to say that I feel for you so much! The anticipation was pretty awful... and my family was so worried and trying to act normal... as so many have said, the build up was worse for me than the surgery and recovery. Once you're done, it's a relief, and you can just focus on recovery. We are all thinking about you!
Nancy

[hasteffen]

Thanks Nancy. I can't wait for the Day... time seems to be going by so slow. I am getting my teeth cleaned Monday. Yesterday I finished packing. I am so ready. I will be in St. Louis on wednesday. 7 MORE DAYS

[Confusedmom]

Heidi,

Did you find the shampoo. It's not the dry spray stuff, which is basically baby powder, I think. It's something that's a liquid in a bag, but its no rinse. So your hair's wet When your done, but you didn't have to shower. I'm pretty sure they gave me the first two in the hospital.

Thinking of you!!!

Best,
Evelyn

[hasteffen]

Lol. Crap Evelyn... i bought the spray kind !

[tae_tap]

Heidi,
I got the spray kind too and even tried it out. I guess it's okay, but I am going to miss my hot showers! Then again, I will appreciate them when they return, lol.
Tamena

[hasteffen]

Hi all,
2 more days until I leave for St. Louis and 4 more days until my surgery! I am ready to go. I have had a rough couple of days because one of my dearest friends has lost her boyfriend in a car accident. So, as you can imagine it has been an emotional couple of days. I am so thankful for dear friends and encouraging words! I will try to write you after I get my central line in on Thursday. Tamena will be updating the forum to let you all know how I am doing.
Thanks in advance for your prayers, encouragement and kind words.
Best,
Heidi

[golfnut]

Heidi,
Just think that in less than a week you will have a nice straight back. For me, the recovery was much worse than the weeks before surgery. It wasn't a walk in the park, but it was much less painful than I had anticipated. Dr. Lenke is one of the best, so that was reassuring to me.

[Confusedmom]

I think Karen meant much better, right?! If you are looking for things to distract you on Thursday, there is a movie theater in a hotel a couple of blocks from the hospital. Also, some good ethnic food restaurants along the way. I'll be cheering for you!

Evelyn

[golfnut]

Yes, I meant the recovery was MUCH BETTER. Sorry, if I alarmed anyone.

[Irina]

Heidi,

I will be thinking about you. Sending you warm and gentle hugs.

[hasteffen]

The FIL comes today to look after the kids. Going out to breakfast with one of my friends. Then more waiting....

[tae_tap]

The FIL comes today to look after the kids. Going out to breakfast with one of my friends. Then more waiting....

Don't think of it as waiting......think that you have been given a little extra time to say a true good bye to your body before the new one moves in. : )

Tamena

[KathK]

Heidi,

Thinking of you! I know that you are going to do great! You are young. You have an excellent surgeon and a top jotch team who will be working on you. You are right where you need to be. Just let go and soon you will be on the other side telling us about your excellent progress.


BTW..the two male nurses who prepped me for my central line were like a comedy team. Hope you get them tomorrow!

Kathy

[Confusedmom]

Don't forget to take "before" photos and then kiss that crooked back goodbye! When you wake up you will be nice and straight!!!

Best,
Evelyn

[nanlo]

what Kathy said!! We are thinking about you tonight... and I also know that you will do great - you couldn't be in better hands. Can't wait to hear the good updates about your surgery and recovery.
Nancy