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jenichol

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Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« on: June 20, 2012, 06:30:38 am »
Hi all,

So here I go.  I think I can, I think I can, I think I can .....  It sorta feels like ascending the first big hill on the biggest rollercoaster I have ever been on.    I know I'm going to be OK, though.  I have faith that God will be with me all the way and He has provided an excellent team to take care of me.  I have a new understanding of the power of prayer.  It's as though a fortress has been built up around me to keep me from harm and to give me peace.  I am strapped in tight being held in His arms.  It won't be long until I am stepping off of this ride and saying "Whew, I made it!".  The only thing is I won't be running back to the line to go again. :)

I am staying busy until Friday.  We have a swim meet tonight.  I still have shopping and some more cleaning to do.  Tomorrow night we'll be singing and praising The King here at home.  We are musicians (the kids much more so than I) and we sing and play worship music for church.  I couldn't think of a better way to prepare for surgery than to sing, play, pray and give thanks with those I love and am so blessed to have around me.

I so appreciate your prayers.  This forum has been a HUGE blessing to me.  Thanks so much for being here.

Jan
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Bonnie B.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2012, 08:40:12 am »
You certainly will be in my thoughts and prayers.    Let us know how you are doing when you are able to.   I just know that you will do wonderfully.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2012, 09:21:20 am »
Prayers are being sent to you, your family and your team of doctors.  I'm getting closer to my day and the nerves are kicking into high gear.  I can't wait to hear how well you did!

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2012, 01:03:27 pm »
Jan,
It certainly is a very intense time right before the surgery date,, but you sound as if you have a marvelous "plan of action" to involve your family in praise with music and prayers! How wonderful! I know you are ready and God will be with you and your family. We all await word that you are on the "other" side as a  Postie! Best of luck and God's grace,, Jane
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2012, 01:41:07 pm »
Jan ~

Please know that, along with many others, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you approach the Big Day (Friday).

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LizAN

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2012, 02:09:37 pm »
I will be thinking of you and praying for you.

My surgery is coming up a week and a half after yours.  I just looked at the calendar and realized I'll be traveling to House in 10 days...

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2012, 04:03:51 pm »
Best wishes to everyone approaching surgery.  I can still remember how nervous I was.  I was really scared as I walked into the hospital the morning of my surgery.  I learned from this site that no matter what happens you will get through it!  Hang in there!
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2012, 11:08:49 am »
Jan,

Your words are so inspiring! Please know in your heart and think with your mind that HE is all knowing and all powerful if you are on HIS side who in reality can do you harm? I, as all of us who are online are with you in prayer, you shall come through this! All the indecision has become part of your past. It's almost time to Let Go and Let God!

See you on the other side when you can post your post op experiences!

Ps.  Te he, you have hit a mighty nerve with me!In that, I was from a little boy a huge toy train fan (I am now 55)!!! "I think I can, I think I can....."is from the Little Engine That Could, you might be mistaken there, it is not a rollercoaster but a steam powered locomotive that was approaching a hill. A wholly different story in that on the other side of the hill is traction again!

Keep up the good attitude, it will guide you far in life!

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2012, 01:16:12 pm »
Jan
I was scared walking into the hospital the morning of my surgery. I was the 1st one bright and early at 5:30am. When they handed me the pager and said when they are ready they will page you & the pager went off 2 minutes later my heart was pounding. I even shed a few quick tears when I was changing into my gown. I know what nerves you are feeling and we are all here to hold your hand and help you as much as possible.
I like your roller coaster analogy.... :D

You are in my prayers and we will see your post op post real soon.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2012, 02:21:32 pm »
Thanks so much you all for your words of encouragement and prayers.  I so GREATLY APPRECIATE everyone on this forum.  I'll post again as soon as I am able.  My husband may do some posting for me. 

Mike, I sorta was combining The Little Engine that Could story with my own feelings.  That was one of my favorite books as a kid. 

I know I'm gonna be OK.

God Bless all of you.

Jan
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2012, 05:17:46 pm »
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I'm sure you are ancy about now but think, this time tomorrow(it's 7:15 PM) it will be "over gone with gone" and you will be on your way to recovery  ;D     You will have a team of wonderful medical staff and caretakers at UVA. I can't say enough positive things about them.

Looking forward to hearing from you from the postie side of life  ;D

Best Wishes!!


P.S. I sent you a private message
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2012, 08:16:31 pm »
Best wishes, Jan!  Prayers going up for you!

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2012, 08:24:04 pm »
Best wishes, we will watching for news of your recovery.

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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2012, 08:01:57 am »
Hey all,
  This. is Jan's husband just got 1st notification from or. they have started. I'll update as day progresses. Please keep. praying for her. I'll let y'all know when she's the on the other sideTom
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Re: Surgery on Friday -6-22-12
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2012, 08:17:09 am »
Thanks for the update Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, you and the family. When she wakes up she'll think "is it over already", lol. That's what I said to the surgeon then I threw up (because the room was spinning) and I went back to sleep under my warm blankies.

She will do fine- she has God above directing the surgical team and a great support team as well  ;D
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