Fliss

[Guest guest]

Yes just a few more hours to go. Good thing, the pain continues to

worsen, must just be the nerves. I does make me feel very safe to

have all these wonderful positive thoughts sent to God on my

behalf. It almost feels like a hug. The cut time is 1pm; but you

know how doctors are.

Heidi called earlier and will stop by before I go in for surgery, in

the pre op area, where I work, so that will be very nice. I hope she

doesn't have any trouble finding it. The Campus is huge and its

easy to get turned around.

Speaking of work, a few weeks ago I sent in the formal request to

have my fmla extended an additional 14 weeks so that my job would be

secure. There was a regisitered letter in the post office so I will

need to pick that up tomorrow before I go in for surgery. I hope

that is not bad news. That's all it would take to push me right

over the edge. Well that has my dander all flying just thinking

about it. I'm the best damn nurse of that unit and they know it.

Well I guess I should put that fight aside for the time being.

Yes, is the surgeon and he is well respected. I have been

taking care of his patients for years and years. They have come in

from all over the country to see him and he treats each and every

one of them as the person they are. He is an excellent physician

good and kind. He and I just have lousy luck is all. He has tried

everything he could to get me as well as possible. I hope our luck

will change starting now.

Omega 3 EFA is the same thing as the fish oils you wont need both.

I used flaxseed oil 2.5 grams a day it is also a omega 3, but

doesn't give you that fishey breathe. Thats good you taking in more

vits and mins. I took a bundle; until I couldn't keep them down,

that will change.

I've been tinkering in my little gardens too. I spent the earlier

part of the morning making signs of what to water and where. With a

fate worse then death warning should any of my plants be abused or

neglected.

Hope you enjoyed your swim, some say that it is the perfect

exercise. Sounds good to me.

Chrissy

> Hi Chrissy,

> Well, you've reached the last day before you go into hospital and

> you've done it with typical and remarkable courage and good

humour,

> despite setbacks. I've been thinking about you all day. It's now

> almost 4.00 pm in the UK. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow; I

> know you're several hours behind us. I'm not sure how many but

I'll

> find out this evening before I go to bed. I want to think about

you

> at the right time tomorrow. 1.00 pm your time, right?

> As you go down for the op, remember that everyone is with you,

> fighting all the way. You'll be fine. Your man is so well-

> known and respected. Is he a surgeon? Will he be supervising the

> operation? I'm afraid I've forgotten whether he is a physician or

> surgeon.

> As I told Sonja, I'm spending this afternoon marking (ugh!) in the

> garden. Later I'm going to go swimming. I'm hoping it will help

with

> the joint and muscle pains as well. I've also started on a regime

of

> EPA (omega 3), glucosamine and turmeric in the hope that these

> supplements will help all pain, especially joint pain just now.

The

> EPA fish oil may also help the brain to stay less addled for

longer!

> Well Chrissy, I'm sure I'll send another message before you

actually

> go in but be sure I'm thinking about you to-day. I know you'll be

> busy getting ready, packing the necessary etc. so it's all the

more

> special that you've found time to post support messages on the

board.

> Speak later,

> With love

> Fliss

[Guest guest]

Fliss -

I am excited about your trip to Barcelona. I hope it works out. I am also

jealous that you get to retire in a year. I will be 50 in six weeks and cannot

retire until 63! I hope my panc holds out. AND I can handle the stress of

being a school administrator -as you well know!

Cecilia

Mesa, AZ

[Guest guest]

I'm glad the procedure was not too bad for you. I usually have a

milkshake after being scoped as well. Sounds like they didn't tell

you anything you didn't already know. Which is good in a way. When

your lovely Irish GI talks with the Prof, they will be able to come

up with a good solid plan. I know you will look forward to that. I

like having a plan and it is driving me nutz that I dont have one.

I did get thep ics they are great. You have a lovely family. I can

see both you and Jim in both your boys. I need to send you some of

my family for equal bragging rights. I LIKE the hat, looks great

with the outfit and brings out your dimples when you smile. The

wife and gf are cute, you'll have beautiful grandchildren one day.

Chrissy