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Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:34 am
by hope16_05
I got my call from Mayo this morning (I was in the shower so I missed it) but I got a message saying my surgery will be May 30th! I got the date I wanted but now its just a short 4 weeks away! I am so relieved to actually know, I hate not knowing. I am a huge planner and this not knowing has not allowed me to plan at all. So as of this am I can plan again!

Hugs to all!!
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:52 am
by Kath
Amy
I am so happy you have a date and can plan.

It's hard with work and school to live with out a plan.
I must admit I am a planner and like to cover all my bases and cross my bridges before I get there.
So I am sure you must be so relieved.

Sending you happy thoughts for this first step towards your surgery.

Kath robpi/adult

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:05 pm
by kissygoose
that's great. I'm a planner too and not knowing kills me.

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:22 pm
by Carolyn J
YIPPEE,Amy!! Good Luck on all of your planning AND FINAL EXAMS TOO. Lotsa thoughts & a prayer or 2 sending your way.

HUGS, :)
Carolyn J

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:51 pm
by Mare
Amy
I'm so happy for you. Frankie wants to know all about your experience at mayo , He is once again working hard at therapy you were right he just needed a break, Said maybe in a few months he will let me contact mayo clinic but for now he feels he's in deep enough and wants to take the summer off from doctors. Its hard not knowing I to am a planner and it makes me nuts when something messes it up or keeps me in limbo waiting.
Best of luck we will be thinking of you
Mare and Frankie

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:00 pm
by hope16_05
I will definitely let Frankie know how every thing goes! I will have lots of time on my hands since my employer wont put me on the schedule for June, I dont have a job. He can be an email buddy!

Hugs,
Amy

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:15 am
by Karen McClune
Amy,

This is great news. Now you can get other things done know when surgery will be.

How are the finals coming?

Hugs, Karen

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:55 am
by rachelcasa
Amy,
Congratulations on your date!! That is so exciting for you. Best of luck to you and you will be in my prayers. I can't wait to see your results.
*HUGS*
Best of luck on finals as well.

Re: Finally a date!

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:27 am
by hope16_05
One final down this week and three to go next week. Then I am all done for this semester. Honestly can't wait for next Wednesday to be over and I am back home. I hate moving and I am tired of homework and studying. I just realized that after Wednesday I will have moved 5 times in two years. I hate moving, its so much work.

I will keep every one updated when I hear the details of my surgery, supposed to get that call today.
Thanks for all the well wishes!!!
Hugs,
Amy

Update

Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:03 pm
by hope16_05
Well, I got some details today on the surgery. I will have to be at Mayo on the 29th for pre-op appts and possible tests. Not sure on the tests until my doctor gets back from teaching in India. His nure said she can email him and see if he has time to reply or wait until he gets back next week I think, and they will let me know on tests then.
The surgery will be May 30th at St, Mary's hospital (part of the Mayo clinic campus). I then asked abouut how long they thought I would need to be in the hospital for and the nurse told me 5 to 7 days. YIKES!!! I have never been in the hospital that long! My longest so far was three days, that was the day before, the day of and the day after. 5 to 7 days, totally did not expect that but I guess they want me in good shape before sending me home. So as of right now, my expected Mayo stay will be May 29th through June 4th.

I will be getting a laptop before then so I should be able to update from Mayo, they have wireless for their patients, or at least that what it says online.

Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN