My bag is packed, I'm ready to go......

[Teresa UK]

Sounds like the cue for a song..... It's about 3pm Saturday afternoon. I'm off to Bart's Hospital (St. Bartholomew's, London) tomorrow midday, ready for surgery on Monday. I'm feeling a little excited, apprehensive, impatient, resigned, butterflies in stomach, crinkly smile fixed on face - but overall I'm feeling fairly positive and ok. A new feeling that crept up on me in recent weeks is one of - not exactly loneliness, but "this is something I have to do on my own". I didn't like this feeling at first and it made me feel sad, but somehow this week I started to see all this new valve business as a challenge - something to grab hold of and deal with. Suddenly this feeling of control over my attitude/feelings popped up out of nowhere and has really cheered me up after being down for a while. Maybe many of you already had that particular positive attitude chip implanted, up and running. It took a while for it to click in for me, but thank goodness, better late than never...... I'll try to get my husband Steve, or one of the boys to let you know how I'm doing by Monday/Tuesday. Otherwise, I'll be in touch as soon as poss. Anyway, TALLYHO!!!! Over the Top I Go.

 

[DiscoG4]

Best Wishes

Best Wishes

Very best wishes and I hope it all goes smoothly (it will, of course!). It will be over in a jiffy and before you know it, you'll be back home in time for tea and medals!

All the best

Steve

 

[PJmomrunner]

Teresa, I'm sure you'll tackle this "challenge" beautifully and that your new-found attitude will serve you well. It would seem you are doing what needs to be done to get better and the proactivity suits you. I look forward to hearing reports of your surgery and recovery and wish you all the very best.

 

[sue943]

Teresa, good luck with your surgery. You have a good hospital there so you should be just fine.

 

[Der Biermeister]

That "all by your lonesome" feeling hits us all I think. Knowing you are taking a perfectly good body (except for some small parts) walking into the hospital, soon to be struggling to take that first step again -- is a bit daunting to say the least.

Good luck!!!! And we'll be hearing from you soon.

 

[Phyllis]

I'm glad you're feeling positive now and wish you the best for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. We will all be waiting to hear from your husband and of course from you when you feel up to it. Best wishes and Godspeed!

 

[Cooker]

Hi Teresa!!!

Just wanted to wish you the best and to let you know I will have you in my thoughts and prayers...... I have total faith that all will go well and that you will be better that new in no time!!

Best to you and your family,

Tom

 

[Marguerite53]

Teresa. This is exactly the post I was hoping to hear from you!! You sound ready to go and ready for the journey. You will do well.

We would love to hear from someone about your progress if possible, but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers regardless. You just work on keeping that wonderful attitude for embracing your success and recovery.

Good luck, good luck!! We'll see you on the other side!!

Marguerite

 

[Praline]

Good luck. I am sure you will be fine. Not too long ago, I was experiencing some of the same feelings. I want to tell you that the view from this side of the mountain is wonderful. You will soon experience it too.

 

[robertr]

God be with you

God be with you

I will be praying for you Teresa!! You are not alone.



-Robert

 

[KMS]

You are so ready...

You are so ready...

Teresa -

We'll all be thinking of you on Monday. You sound so good...we know that kind of attitude will make all the difference in your recovery.

I'm just jealous that you'll be finished with your procedure and beginning to heal four days earlier than I will!

Warmest wishes,

Kristine

 

[Georgia]

Teresa, I hope that feeling of deep calm and acceptance has hit you; it really helps; many of us experienced this - a true wonderment!

Best of luck, m'dear - you know you have hundreds of us vr's with you in spirit as you climb the mountain.

 

[aussigal]

All the very best for the boring Surgery that I decided against....

May God Bless You and keep you safely til we hear from you soonly

will be thinking and praying for you til we get news.

love and hugs Ton

 

[geebee]

You certainly sound more than ready. Best of luck to you and we look forward to hearing from you on the other side.
Godspeed.

 

[hensylee]

sounds like your emotional schedule is right on time - just like most of us went through. You are right on Target. Best wishes. We will be right here waiting for you once you are over the top. GODSPEED!

 

[Guest]

Sounds like the cue for a song.....

*grins*

It IS!!! "Leavin' On a Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul and Mary. Darn good song, if you ask me.

Thoughts/prayers coming your way as you head off for surgery. It'll be good to see you posting again when you are feeling better .



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