Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hi , Well, by January I hope I can tell you how things went for me, hope to be recovering by that time. Next week I'll see Dr. Broeders again and I'll tell him to go for it. Hopefully I am going to have my -ectomy done somewhere Oct./Nov. I think I will, as Dr. Broeders is going to work in another hospital and he wants to do this surgery together with a professor who works with him in his current hospital. Furthermore the intensive care unit at his current hospital is experienced in taking care of -ectomy patients, which seems to be very important as well. Today at work we discussed how we are going to fill in my function when I am not around. They count on my absence for at least 4 months. I told them I want to get some work done at home during my absence, but they told me they are going to change my password so I won't be able to log in on my job's account. Boy is that going to be a boring time (I use to log in every day to see what's new and what can be done). They are very caring, I am lucky to have this great collegues and a boss who's so understanding. My collegues will take over my tasks and work extra hours, which is great of course. It's great you've already arranged your mother to come stay for a couple of weeks. You really need someone to help you out. Guess it's time to handle the practical issues now: who's going to take care of the kids, the household etc. But that shouldn't be too big a problem, it's just something that need to be arranged. My mother in law promised me to help, for which I am very gratefull. We do have a dear friend who always takes care of the kids when I am at work, but unfortunately she's leaving for holidays for the whole month of November. Her daugther promised me to help me out at least 2 to 3 days a week during that period. So I guess I really don't have that much to worry about. You know what: I think it's time I just have it over and done with. Am I glad when I know exactly when it's gonna be. We'll know more next week and about one week pre-surgery they'll call me to inform me about the exact date. Do you work for the tourists as you mention that you cannot have surgery untill next year because of the many tourists visiting your town and keeping you busy? Well, it's not all that bad to wait, when you can have yummi foods in the mean time, eh? Love, Isabellamichelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: Hey girl- yeah, I won't be scheduling until after the first of the year. We live in a tourist town and we are both very busy for the next few months. Also, my mom works part time retail and she is going to come and stay for a few weeks, she also wouldn't be able to get time off yet. This also gives me an excuse to wait until after the holidays so I can eat lots of yummy food!!Happy Swallowing!- in NC Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 All the best, Isabella, for tomorrow. We are all on your side. Love from Ann in England XXXmichelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: Hey I - good luck tomorrow, hopefully I've gotten this to you in enough time, I don't know how far ahead of me you are on the clock. Please let us know what your surgeon says and when your date will be.Your 'sister' in the -ectomy world...Happy swallowing!- in NC Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 G'day Isabella! I've had September 6 " earmarked " in my internal clock, too. Have been thinking of you in the lead-up to your appointment tomorrow. All the best! Anita in Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hi guys, Thank you all so much for your well wishes! Just what I needed today... At the moment I am so very very nervous, I don't know why, I just am. Of course my mind is made up and I know what to expect, but this is D-Day and things are getting "official" now. My feelings change by the hour: one moment I doubt whether I need to do it; the other I am convinced again. Sometimes I even think (hope) I am going to hear tomorrow that there's no need for an -ectomy. But deep down I know what's going to be discussed tomorrow (not even deep down, I know it way up, I guess...). Well just one more night and the doubting time will be over and done with. Of course I'll let you all know what happened tomorrow night. Thanks again, you guys are the best! Love, Isabellamichelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: Hey I - good luck tomorrow, hopefully I've gotten this to you in enough time, I don't know how far ahead of me you are on the clock. Please let us know what your surgeon says and when your date will be.Your 'sister' in the -ectomy world...Happy swallowing!- in NC Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Isabella, I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better and doubt yourself less. Unfortunately, as someone who has been through the same mental battle, the reality of it is that you will continue to do this right up until the actual surgery. In fact, there are most likely even going to be times after the surgery that you question your decision to have had it done, and even wished you hadn't. (That too shall pass). What you must keep in mind, however, is the BIG picture, which is your health and what you know needs to happen, and your future, for both yourself and your family. No matter what road you choose to take at the moment, there is no definitive answer. Even if you were to opt out of the 'ectomy, the other surgery has no guarantee of success for you, and in fact, given your history, you would most likely find yourself facing this same dilemma again eventually anyway, because nothing is going to be a final fix for you, aside from removing it. You know this. You have educated yourself and seen the best doctors you can. You just need to have faith in yourself and your choice, and the rest will fall into place for you. Thinking of you and understanding your struggle, in NY Re: Isabella achalasia > Hi guys, > > Thank you all so much for your well wishes! Just what I needed > today... > > At the moment I am so very very nervous, I don't know why, I > just am. Of course my mind is made up and I know what to expect, > but this is D-Day and things are getting " official " now. My > feelings change by the hour: one moment I doubt whether I need to > do it; the other I am convinced again. Sometimes I even think > (hope) I am going to hear tomorrow that there's no need for an - > ectomy. But deep down I know what's going to be discussed tomorrow > (not even deep down, I know it way up, I guess...). > > Well just one more night and the doubting time will be over and > done with. > > Of course I'll let you all know what happened tomorrow night. > > Thanks again, you guys are the best! > > Love, > Isabella > > michelle <mcnairmichelle@...> wrote: > Hey I - good luck tomorrow, hopefully I've gotten this > to you in enough > time, I don't know how far ahead of me you are on the clock. > Please let > us know what your surgeon says and when your date will be. > > Your 'sister' in the -ectomy world... > > Happy swallowing! > - in NC > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. > Visit the Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hi Isabella I will be thinking of you tomorrow you have so many members here behind you 100%. Keep your mind map handy and keep looking at it. Love Pippa x > Hey I - good luck tomorrow, hopefully I've gotten this to you in enough > time, I don't know how far ahead of me you are on the clock. Please let > us know what your surgeon says and when your date will be. > > Your 'sister' in the -ectomy world... > > Happy swallowing! > - in NC > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. > Visit the Auto Green Center. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Dear Isabella, I, too, will be thinking of you tomorrow. I pray you have the strength, courage, wisdom and bravery to face tomorrow. There's not a lot more that I can say. I know you've done extensive research and have thought about your situation over and over again. I pray that when you leave the doctor tomrrow, you will have a great peace overcome you and ease your anxiety. Remember, everyone's behind you. Love, Lesa > > Hey I - good luck tomorrow, hopefully I've gotten this > to you in enough > > time, I don't know how far ahead of me you are on the clock. > Please let > > us know what your surgeon says and when your date will be. > > > > Your 'sister' in the -ectomy world... > > > > Happy swallowing! > > - in NC > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative > vehicles. > > Visit the Auto Green Center. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Sorry for the delay - Good luck sweetie-Im thinking of ya! Hugs-Tonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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