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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: Dog Lover on August 17, 2008, 08:34:22 pm

Title: At Peace....
Post by: Dog Lover on August 17, 2008, 08:34:22 pm

This forum has been invaluable. I reached a point tonight of total peace.

I'm at peace with my decision, am confident in my surgeon and I'm just not worrying about it. (disclaimer: I reserve the right to change my mind at any time! LOL)

Surgery Thurs the 21st, mid fossa, U of IA Hospital, Dr. Gantz. 9mm left side AN. Thanksfully small.  :)

I've read a lot, posted a little. I have decided to take the advice of some of my new friends and Wed night my son is taking me out to a nice Rib dinner at Texas Roadhouse! yummy!

Big hugs to everyone on the forum for the support, words of wisdom and welcome. It really DOES make a difference.

Cathy

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: lacey7 on August 17, 2008, 08:41:12 pm

I will be thinking about you and praying for you on Thursday.  I'm so glad you are at peace about the surgery and with your doctor.  That helps alot.
This web site was so helpful to me, also.  It just makes you feel better to know that you aren't the only one out there with this disease.....and that others have gone thru it, and are doing great.  My surgery was just last month, so know that it takes awhile to start feeling better.  I'm sure you will do fine, and may God bless you!
Enjoy your dinner on Wed!!!!!
Lacey

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: wendysig on August 17, 2008, 09:06:59 pm

Hi Cathy,
I know the feeling you are having of being totally at peace with your decision.  I too had this feeling before my surgery on July 25.  All of my questions had been answered, I had total faith in my doctors and was fairly certain my outcome would be good.  So far, my recovery has surpassed anything I'd  hoped for. I feel I owe the peace of mind I had largely to the support I found here.  I will be thinking of you on Thursday and you will be in my prayers.  Is someone posting for you after your surgery?  We're like mother hens here and like to know how our chicks are doing.

Wishing you all the best,
Wendy

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Dog Lover on August 17, 2008, 10:00:19 pm

Yes, I have asked my daughter to post for me in my absense.  ;)  Is there any certain topic she should post updates in?

Cathy

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: leapyrtwins on August 17, 2008, 10:02:30 pm

The Post Treatment category might be a good place.

Jan

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Pooter on August 17, 2008, 10:54:57 pm

Coingrats on your decision and being at peace with it.  I wish you all the luck in the world.  Send some left over ribs to Texas for me!  ;)

Brian

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: satman on August 18, 2008, 06:07:07 am

at peace is a good place to be,prayers from texas are heading your way.
see ya on the other side.

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: MAlegant on August 18, 2008, 08:24:55 am

I remember that feeling.  I describe it as feeling as if someone (everyone?) was holding me in their arms.  We'll be thinking about you and sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
Marci

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: sgerrard on August 18, 2008, 08:27:54 am

Best wishes, Cathy. Have a good surgery and a gentle recovery.

Steve

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Syl on August 18, 2008, 09:33:24 am

Cathy,

Glad you're at peace about your decision. I, too, felt like that after making my decision. I don't know that I had felt that way without this forum and all that I have gained and learned from it.

I will be thinking of you on Thurs. and praying for a good outcome.

I'll be looking for updates.

Syl

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Debbi on August 18, 2008, 09:39:06 am

Cathy-

Glad you are feeling at ease.  I think that many of us, me included, found the last few days leading up to surgery to be strangely peaceful.  I'll be sending you prayers and good wishes on Thursday and will look for your daughter's post.

Debbi, sending good energy and prayers your way...

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Jim Scott on August 18, 2008, 11:26:31 am

Cathy:

Please allow me to offer my congratulations to you on your decisions and express my happiness in knowing that you are, as you so succinctly put it: 'at peace'.  That is a beautiful place to be.  :)

The hopes and prayers of many, many people will be going out to you and for you on Thursday....mine will be included.

See you 'on the other side' as a 'postie' (post-operative AN patient).  May you have a flawless surgery and a rapid recovery.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: Omaschwannoma on August 18, 2008, 12:45:32 pm

Cathy,

You will be in my thoughts Thursday as will your doctors and nurses who will do their very best for you.  Sending prayers your way, may you be at peace, may you have joy in your heart and may you be loved!

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: ppearl214 on August 18, 2008, 02:08:36 pm

Hey Cathy,

I'm sending my wellness wishes to you and will be saying prayers and sending good wishes on Thursday!  Hang tough!

Phyl

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: cindyj on August 18, 2008, 02:15:11 pm

Cathy,

So glad you're at peace about things, now just hold that thought and head in with the same positive attitude.  We'll be watching for updates from your daughter.

Wishing you the best,

Cindy

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: mimoore on August 18, 2008, 03:06:03 pm

Cathy I will be thinking of you on Thursday.
May the surgeons hands be steady and may all equipment work well.
Sleep, rest and heal. Looking forward to hearing from you when you are on the other side.
hugs Michelle  ;D

Title: Re: At Peace....
Post by: fbarbera on August 19, 2008, 12:05:49 am

Best wishes Cathy -- you're on your way to a better life!  Keep us posted.  Francesco