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[rosie]

Hi to everyone that reads this.

I will be having surgery on tuesday so in a few more days. I have ticked everything off on my to do list apart from the day before stuff eg last minute leg shave. I want to encourage people facing surgery to use this forum for support. I cant tell you how greatful I am to Jen and Christine for there emails and PM's over the past couple of months. Their encouragement and understanding has got me here today. Every time I was stressing out it was that quick encouraging email that brought me back to earth, reenforcing the thought that "You can do it", hang in there. With 5 days to go I am now in a reasonably calm mood emotionally compared to what I was a few weeks ago. My stress levesl back then were through the roof. Strange as it may sound I am looking forward to this big step and hopefully been pain free and look a bit straighter plus been able to fit into some clothes in my cupboard. I have organised 4 kids, a husband, and the pets (well as far as you can organise kids that are in very late teens and a husband lol). I really dont think I would be so calm now without this forum and the great advice. Thanks guys xxx

[kimlorrain]

Hi Rosie
Good luck for Tues everything will be fine, my daughter Em is now home surgery 11 days ago doing great. It wasnt as bad as I thought (but I did keep saying think the worst), 2nd nite was the worst and I wasnt allowed to stay they said she was 17 and we both needed a good nite sleep. The 3rd nite I insisted and she didnt wake me at all, after that I went home and we returned early in the morn as we live 10mins away. The walking part was easier that expected. I suppose I didnt think she would sleep so much, even now at home. When you get home be careful after shower, apparently blood pressure drops, Em fainted on me 1st shower at home a little scary. Ok now but I wont let her lock door, and can only shower when I am home. (right now Im at work for half day) Buy the way her back is so straight, you wont believe it and she grew 3 cm, We are very happy.

Also a note to Angela and daughter Cate, I thought I replied to you when we were at hospital but I cant see it now, maybe I did something wrong. Thanks for your advise and kind words.

Thanks again kim

[rosie]

Thanks so much for your good wishes. Tuesday is fast approaching and hope the next 6 weeks fly.
Rosie

[Angela]

Hi Rosie,

Just to wish you luck for your surgery tomorrow. My 17 year old daughter had surgery almost 12 months ago and has never looked back. It was a great result and worth it. You can now look forward to being pain free.
Also don't rush back doing too much after the surgery, take your time to recover properly. Let your husband and kids look after you, you deserve it. I'm sure your teenagers can cook and do the housework!!
It is good to have support and advice from this forum, especially from other adults who have been through the surgery like Jen & Christine.

Anyway best of luck,
Take care,
Angela.

[rosie]

Thanks for your good wishes. Yes less than 24 hours to go and I am fairly calm at this point but been busy all morning. I think later today the nerves will rev up. My back has been giving me curry for the past week so will be pleased to get it fixed. I HATE this waiting game like everyone else. I am sure this has to be the worst of it. Anyway first on the list tomorrow so at 8am I will be bare on the table.....like a piece of meat. Then it has to be all good from there , at least on the road to recovery and a better life.
Will post on the forum when I am able or can see straight enough to type.
Rosiex

[Jen]

I hope it's all over now and she's beginning her recovery. I received this very early from Rosie this morning: "I'm off, such a hot night feeling faint due to no fluid or food."

She only had another couple of hours to wait after she typed that. She has the same surgeon as I had and I'm confident she will get the same magical result.

Thinking of you Rosie!