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msuscottie

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I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« on: October 07, 2010, 09:02:08 am »
I just realized... Today is 6 years...

since I had my first AN surgery. 6 years ago at this moment, I was a few hours into surgery and my life was changing forever.

It's odd because I only check in with this forum sporatically, and today I decided to check in here and it all hit me... October 7th... wow, time flies!

Thanks to all of you for your support over the years!
« Last Edit: October 07, 2010, 09:34:28 am by msuscottie »
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 09:21:50 am »
time flies when your having fun  :D... maybe this is an anniversary worth forgetting

maybe not ... I have mood swings leading up to my AN eviction anniversary date  , but at same time I am glad to be here to remember where I was July 2nd 2007 ...


Have a good day ... celebrate ... throw yourself a party ...

I throw myself a rebirthday party ... we celebrate the birth of the new me and who I am now post eviction ... put a good light on something that has been a life changer and not always good ...
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 09:27:57 am »
I know that this hasn't been an easy journey for you or for your family.  You have accomplished so much in the past six years, you are an amazing person.  Celebrate this milestone.  I am honored to know you and read of your journey.  Here's to more ANniversaries and more adventures.
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 09:49:22 am »
Scott,

Congratulations on your anniversary! You had to go through so much and did so well at the end, this is just amazing! Hope you will never have any medical adventures in your life time again.

                       Eve
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 10:01:12 am »
Scott,
Congrats to you, I can't wait to reach 6 years and see where I'm at.  still healing everyday!
Liz
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2010, 12:52:57 pm »
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SCOTT !!  It's like it was all a bad dream. so long ago...
always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2010, 02:53:26 pm »
Scott ~

Congratulations on the sixth anniversary of your AN surgery.  It's good to learn about AN patients that are returning to normalcy.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

Jim
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2010, 04:15:56 am »
Scott.... what a terrific milestone when we start counting "years"..... so, a major congrats on your initial ANniversary (which happened to fall on my wedding anniversary.... musta been a good day, eh?).  Wishing MANY more years of wellness to you..... I know it's been a VERY difficult ride but thrilled that its now onward and upward to continued wellness.

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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2010, 07:07:01 am »
Thank all, I REALLY appreciate each and every one of you!
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Re: I just realized... Today is 6 years...
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2010, 10:33:35 pm »
Congrats, Scottie!!  ;D

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