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Eventful Week

Lovekitties
Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Saw both surgeons for pre-op, went to hospital for pre-admission forms and tests...every thing still a go for surgery (colostomy, total hysterectomy and tumor removal) on March 19.

Also finally got up the nerve to tell my family (grown son and daughter with families of their own, and 85 yr old parents) what my health situation is and about the surgery. Had been dreading that.

The next thing on my dread list is the day of bowel prep before surgery...yuck!

When I went hospital for the pre-admission it was on Friday, so I was wearing my all BLUE outfit...got to park in the BLUE parking lot instead of the grey. When they gave me a pink bracelet for the blood work id, told them I would prefer BLUE and why.

Hope that BLUE day was a happy one for all here.

On the count down now for this next milestone, recovery and moving on with living!

Marie
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #2
    Marie,
    I want to wish you
    Marie,

    I want to wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery.
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  • HollyID
    HollyID CSN Member Posts: 946 Member
    #3
    Wishing you an uneventful
    Wishing you an uneventful surgery and recovery.

    I remember telling my family, too... tough moment and glad that's over. :)
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  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia CSN Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #4
    Good luck!
    Good Luck, Marie
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  • sheri22
    sheri22 CSN Member Posts: 273
    #5
    good luckmon surgery
    Marie

    Good luck on your surgery and a full recovery keep us posted

    Sheri22
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  • sheri22
    sheri22 CSN Member Posts: 273
    #6
    good luckmon surgery
    Marie

    Good luck on your surgery and a full recovery keep us posted

    Sheri22
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #7
    Hope for a successful
    Hope for a successful surgery and wish you the best.Best luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery.Take care.
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  • vhtqm1
    vhtqm1 CSN Member Posts: 107
    #8
    wow!!
    you sure sound like such a strong women and that's the prototype of beating this aweful disease. i remember also when i was diagnosed and making them dreaded phone calls. my Mom, whos had to deal with loosing **as well aa all of us** but Mom lost her husband, step daughter and my brother. it was so sad to see and witness there path and Mom has been so affected by this. anyway, i literally hated the fact i needed to call her. it was so emotional and i remember clear as yesterday having to do so. good luck with your surgery and were all here for you.

    ed
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  • GOOFYLADIE
    GOOFYLADIE CSN Member Posts: 232 Member
    #9
    Here's to a smooth recovery
    We will all be waiting to hear how well you did! You sound so put together and got this deal I am sure you are on the right path and you are definitely in the right place. See you soon,
    Goofyladie (Cass)
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #10
    Hoping it goes well
    Marie,

    I'll be praying it all goes very well for you. We'll be here for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #11
    Thanks to All on this Board
    Thank all of you for your good wishes.

    I just want you all to know, I am more of a reader than a poster here. You all have been a wonderful resouce for information with your sharing of your experiences.

    The exuberance for living, and the strong fight attitudes you all write here give new folks like me a real boost.

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for being the strong fighters and survivors you are and for giving so much to all.

    May blessings abound for you all...and good health.

    Marie
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