Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Surgery tomorrow

Hi Everyone. It is hard to believe that tomorrow is the day of surgery. I got sick at work on August 3. I was diagnosed on August 4. I had more surgery in Pittsburgh in August. That was followed by scans of every part of my body. I had every test imaginable, more IV's and needlesticks than I can count (that includes arterial as well as venous.) I had breathing tests, stress tests, 2-D echos, Holter Monitor, etc. You name it, I had it done. PET scans, MRI's, CT-scans. I had cardiac consults. I had 6 1/2 weeks of combined chemo & radiation. I had diagnostic X-ray's-esophageal transit, gastric emptying studies. I ate radioactive eggs, was isolated in rooms after being injected with radioactive dyes. Yesterday, I met with yet another surgeon who will be following me along with Dr. Landreneau. There are no residents at Jameson and since Dr. L works at 4 other hospitals, this surgeon will be readily available. He was very nice-told me he was also calling in a pulmonologist. So, this blog will be carried on by Kara & Shawn while I am temporarily out of commission. Wish me luck. Tomorrow and the days to follow are going to be one BIG speed bump. I'll be back on this site postop to update you of my experiences as a patient and not the nurse. I already know I would rather totally be the nurse.  :)  Thanks for all of your support and kind words, Linda

9 comments:

  1. you know you have lots of positive energy, thoughts and prayers coming from our way. i know everything is going turn out great. good luck!

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  2. i'll be praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. you go girl!

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  3. Hang tough, think positive...so many prayers and good wishes will be with you in the next days.

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  4. Linda,
    Now be a good patient. You know nurses are always the worst!! haha. I'll be sending lots of positive energy your way tomorrow. We're all praying for you and love you very much. You will do great......after you have your anesthesia "cocktail" you won't remember a thing!! GOOD LUCK!!

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  5. All my Love and Prayers.Love Karen

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  6. You will do great tomorrow. You have people all over the globe thinking of you on a daily basis. We love you so much and are looking forward to a speedy recovery!
    Love,
    Shawn, Jen & COOPER

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  7. We will be right there with you. Don't worry about a thing, we will help you each step of the way throughout your recovery. I hope you don't get too mad at me when I push you to start moving, even if you don't feel like it!! I know you will recover nicely and be out of the hospital in no time. We love you very much! See you in the morning!

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  8. We are thinking about you and praying for you today Linda!

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  9. Our thoughts are with you today as always! We are praying for a successful, surgery, and a speedy recovery. Love always Jen, Nate, Jay, and Nicholas

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