It's St. Louis Time!

[TexEx]

Lynette:

Please don't appologize for whining, I broke down in the nail salon yesterday. No reason at all, just sitting there having my last manicure and pedicure for quite a while and ....lost it! It happened periodically throughout the day and I suspect it will today also.

I feel that I am about to lose all control for several weeks and that scares the bejeebers out of me. But my husband insists everything will get done. He is very calm and does not make plans, which is even more annoying, but I have to let him handle things his way. Sure enough, it does get done, which is also very annoying. We are the type who try to handle things with humor, which in the long run seems to work for us.

My oldest son also finally broke down last night. He is scared about not being with me and we had a long talk. It is so hard to be strong for him, reassuring, yet honest. I told him he will not be able to see me for a couple of days, because the Dr. will "keep me sleeping" so that I will be more comfortable. I just keep trying to reasure him that all this will be for the best and that I am being helped and I don't have a desease it is just a condition that the Dr. is fixing.

He is out of school, so we are spening the day together, he is helping me prepare. I think that will help.

So, Lynette, don't feel alone. Your feelings are validated! Cry when you have to, laugh if you can. We will get though it. I think the anticipation is the worst. I just want to tomorrow to get here and get this over with, as they say, we must face our fears.

Thanks for helping me through this and I will you. Same to you Laura, I will be thinking of you both as they wheel me in. No one I can talk to right now knows like you do what we feel.

Have a good day, check in.

Melissa

[LynetteG]

Melissa - you are an amazing lady and by the sounds of it an outstanding mom. I feel everything you just described - I will be thinking of you tomorrow, and you and Laura are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait till we're back on here afterward checking in with each other

[RitaR]

Lynette, being without your boys is understandable, but they will do better than you think. Kids adjust very well. This is your incentive to get well soon.

[mbeckoff]

Lynette, being without your boys is understandable, but they will do better than you think. Kids adjust very well. This is your incentive to get well soon.

Lynette, When you come out of the surgery and the boys cannot come to see you, they can make cards and stuff for you.

When you are in rehab, after school they can come and visit with you. They can have dinner together with you; play games .

Before you know it, you will be with them.


I know how you feel and my kids are 17 and 14

Melissa

Melissa

[Radiogirl]

Doodles/Janet!!! Today is your one year anniversary! Congratulations! I'll tell Dr. Lenke you said hi when I see him tomorrow Just kidding, cuz I probably won't even see him!

Melissa, good luck tomorrow to you! And Lynette...good luck to you on Thursday! We are the 3 Muskateers! Haha!

Today had my central line put in. They gave me an iv of fentynal for the pain while they were doing it, and I ended up getting nauseous from it. Not terrible just a bit.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes! I appreciate it! Look for my sisters posts with updates. I will be back on as soon as I can afterward.

Laura

[mbeckoff]

Laura , Best of everything for you tomorrow and look forward to hearing from you on the other side. So you can help people like me over to the other side. You will be in my prayers

Melissa

[JenniferG]

You probably don't realise it, but the worst is already behind you girls. This long waiting period is such torture. But suddenly it'll be over! And a new, healthier chapter in life will begin.

[foofer]

Lynette, Laura, and Melissa,

The Three Musketeers,

Thank you for braving the way for some of us who will more than likely be following in your footsteps! You are awesome!

Lynette, let me add my vote to the Say Yes to Whining Club. It's really not whining anyway, but rather laying down your fears. I look forward to future whining myself....where else can we feel free to do so?

Best of the best results to you fine women!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy

[allycat]

You probably don't realise it, but the worst is already behind you girls. This long waiting period is such torture. But suddenly it'll be over! And a new, healthier chapter in life will begin.

LADIES!!! SHE IS SO RIGHT!!! Without a doubt the waiting is the worst. JenniferG, you are very wise!!

[ADMoul]

Laura, Just sending good thoughts and wishes your way. I was in the ICU 8 weeks ago tonight and would never have believed I would be doing this well by now. You'll get there, too, and the time will go by quickly.
Hugs from PA,

[ADMoul]

Ditto the above post to Melissa and Lynette, too. By the time you read this, you will all have beautiful new backs!

[Doodles]

Thanks, Laura--If you see Dr. Lenke do tell him hi! for me! I actually won't have my one year check until April 21. We were on vacation last week when they could have seen me so this was the next time. One more good luck shout out to the 3 Musketeers--I think that's going to stick. Janet

[TexEx]

Reading my last post for inspiration before I pack for the hospital.

Thanks to everyone these posts are just what I needed.

Lynette, good luck!

Will post on return,

Melissa

[jrnyc]

to the three musketeers...
best of luck to all 3 of you guys...girls..gals...strong women!

you will all come through with flying colors...april is a very lucky month!!

jess

[LynetteG]

I'm sitting here reading all your wonderful posts with tears in my eyes, thank you thank you thank you.
Laura and Melissa - I'm thinking of you so much, hoping you're both feeling a sense of calm and excitement for the new backs we will have.
From one musketeer to the other two musketeers, and to everyone else on this forum, I raise my glass to you all (my pretend one), and make a toast to say here's to a fabulously healthy pain free better future XXX