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Keri

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tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« on: January 28, 2009, 11:54:30 pm »
Hi everyone,

I would say tomorrow is the day, but it's after midnight so TODAY is it. I'm still working away trying to get paperwork and other work done before I'm out of it for a few weeks. I wish I could just relax by the fire. I had my last sip of wine at 12:07 (oh no, 7 minutes past my 'do not eat or drink' deadline)!  I'm so thirsty now that I know I can't have anything! I need to get up at 4:00am but I'm not sure I'll make it to bed. It's like trying to wrap up lose ends before going on vacation. My consolation is that I guess I'll be sleeping all day tomorrow.

I enjoyed the ANA support group last Saturday that I attended (DC area).

I can't find the calendar - so I'll say a couple of things to people who's name I can't remember....

to ??? who's also having surgery tomorrow, and to the 23 year old who i met at the support group who's having surgery on Monday - I'll be praying for you all! I hope you have peace of mind and can relax and it goes well for you both. I'm sorry I can't remember the names or find the calendar to look up the names. I'm very scattered feeling right now.

To the Ravens fan who has my doc too (Dr. Eisenman) - I'm for the Cardinals now. But the SuperBowl party will have to come to me - I'll still be in the hospital.

Thank you all for your advice and encouragement!
I'll post next week, I suppose.

Take care - God bless you all!
Keri
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2009, 11:57:24 pm »
I will pray for you.  Enjoy the journey.

Steve
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2009, 12:01:40 am »
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow.  Update us on progress (someone posting for you while you're in the hospital?) when convenient.  Our thought and prayers will be with you.

Regards,
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2009, 06:09:13 am »
Keri

It's too late for you to see this now, but wishing you luck and a great outcome.  You be in my thoughts and prayers today.

Best wishes,
Wendy
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2009, 10:08:42 am »
Good luck, Keri! I'm sure you'll do great!
It was good to meet you at the meeting :)
See you on the other side!

Best wishes,
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2009, 12:27:37 pm »
Good luck, Keri.

Looking forward to an update post op.

Jan
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2009, 02:40:53 pm »
Keri,

Sorry, I just saw this............ I want to wish you good luck and to let you know you are in very good hands................trust me on this one because I know.         As for the Super Bowl, you know who I'm pulling for............Go Cardinals!!

We want updates..........when you feel up to it!

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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2009, 03:13:14 pm »
Keri:

Good luck with your surgery, and we'll be here waiting to greet you as a postie when you're ready for us.

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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2009, 04:07:57 pm »
Keri:

I know I'm too late for you to actually view this post but even so, you'll have my hopes and prayers for an uneventful surgery and a rapid recovery.

See you soon, as a 'postie'!  :)

Jim
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2009, 06:43:22 pm »
Has anyone seen anything about Keri?  Maybe a post on another thread.
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2009, 12:53:43 pm »
How's recovery?  Remember to do nothing and rest.  Did you get to watch the game in the hospital?  Good game.  Keep the good attitude and enjoy doing nothing.  You have been through alot. JBell
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2009, 10:38:16 pm »
Hi,
I've returned, mostly, from lala land.
I'm going to now post on the post op category.... (with details - if i don't get to it tonight i will tomorrow). also wondering about the other Jan 29 person and how she's doing.
 ;)   this is me right now.... one eye closed
 :-\  this is also me... sideways face
 :)  mostly happy to be home

Keri
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2009, 07:27:29 am »
Hi,
Glad to see that your back online and your surgery was a success.  I had my done 3 days prior to yours.  I'm doing well and having my stitches out tomorrow.  If you want, you can contact me so we can compare notes  :)
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Re: tomorrow, i mean later today is my translab
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2009, 09:37:41 am »
Hi Keri,

Welcome back. We've been wondering about you, thanks for posting. Take it easy, being home is the main thing for now.

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« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2009, 02:10:39 pm »
Hi, Keri:

Welcome back!  It's great to see you posting.  I'll look forward to viewing your messages but don't push yourself too hard, yet.  :)

Jim
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