Thanks to everyone!

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amyboston
amyboston Member Posts: 91
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, Everyone,

I go in for pre-operative stuff today.
Then Prep tomorrow and surgery on early Friday morning.

To everyone here who somehow made things easier for me just by being here with your support, humor (especially the bag stories Brooks--we'll see if I have to have one, I love sailing and asparagus), hugs and prayers, a big hug and thank you!

Blessings,
Amy

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  • P_I_T_A
    P_I_T_A Member Posts: 133
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    Good luck!
    We'll be thinking about you. Piece of cake, nothing but a thing! At least that's what you'll be saying around 6-8 weeks from now. Focus on the goal(win & thrive) and you'll be ok!

    P.S - If you're prep'n with Miralax, try Minute Maid lemonade. You'll be able to drink it like a champ!

    -DJ
  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
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    You'll do fine,Amy
    you'll sleep right thru it and wake up a whole new person. Hope your recovery is as painless and as quick as can be.I'm two months beyond my surgery and tho it took a while, each day now is that less discomfort. Best of luck Friday (you'll be here for many more autumns)......Steve
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
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    coloCan said:

    You'll do fine,Amy
    you'll sleep right thru it and wake up a whole new person. Hope your recovery is as painless and as quick as can be.I'm two months beyond my surgery and tho it took a while, each day now is that less discomfort. Best of luck Friday (you'll be here for many more autumns)......Steve

    Amy.......
    Many blessings through it all and in hopes that you are up and running asap. You will be fine and we want you to post up as soon as possible to let us know how you feel....Big Hugs and love......Buzzard
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
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    Buzzard said:

    Amy.......
    Many blessings through it all and in hopes that you are up and running asap. You will be fine and we want you to post up as soon as possible to let us know how you feel....Big Hugs and love......Buzzard

    Amy
    You will do just fine, and we can't wait to share more of our stories with you, and you with us, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers as I start my christmas shopping today, and going broke! lol...

    Good luck, you know we're all here for you!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
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    Glad to be of help
    Good luck on your surgery on Friday. It will be done and over with before you know it and you get great pain meds!! :o) I'm glad I helped

    P.S. I'd stay away from the Asparagus for a while

    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
  • patsy1954
    patsy1954 Member Posts: 85
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    Good Luck
    Will keep you in my prayers as you undergo surgery. It will be done before you know it and as others have said, good drugs to keep the pain under control:) I had an epidural that didn't work at first, went back down to the OR and had it replaced, it then worked like a charm! You'll be fine, your a New Englander, and we are made of strong stock!

    Pat (from Maine)
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
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    Bless your heart
    Dear Amy,

    Lifting you in prayer. The humor does help...we have to laugh at some of our situations, it takes some of the fear away. I don't know of many people aside from us colon cancer buddies that can talk so frankly about body functions (ha). Please keep us posted when you are up to it. Remember rest, walk, rest, walk, water, walk etc.

    God Bless You,

    Debbie (gramma)
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
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    grammadebbie said:

    Bless your heart
    Dear Amy,

    Lifting you in prayer. The humor does help...we have to laugh at some of our situations, it takes some of the fear away. I don't know of many people aside from us colon cancer buddies that can talk so frankly about body functions (ha). Please keep us posted when you are up to it. Remember rest, walk, rest, walk, water, walk etc.

    God Bless You,

    Debbie (gramma)

    Good luck Amy
    I hope for a speedy recovery and best wishes.

    michelle
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Best luck and best wishes to
    Best luck and best wishes to you with the surgery and a speedy recovery!
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
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    Good luck
    Good luck , I am also from Ma, I live in central MA and had my surgery in Boston at the Brigham.

    I am sending positive vibes your way.

    Maureen
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Amy,
    Amy,

    We'll be thinking about you and saying a prayer. You are in good hands in Boston. We look forward to hearing from you when you're up to it.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
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    Good luck, Amy.
    Audrey

    Good luck, Amy.
    Audrey
  • TLG320
    TLG320 Member Posts: 167
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    Good luck!
    Best of luck, Amy! You're in my prayers. My husband is in the hospital now recovering from his resection on Monday. Please keep us posted!
    Tashina
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
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    Best wishes
    Good luck tomorrow - wishing you an uneventful surgery with a quick recovery!
  • butterfly23
    butterfly23 Member Posts: 256
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    Kathryn_in_MN said:

    Best wishes
    Good luck tomorrow - wishing you an uneventful surgery with a quick recovery!

    Hello
    You are in my thoughts tomorrow! I know you will do well. We are all thinking of you!
    Keep that sense of humor!!!

    Karyn
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Praying
    Good luck, dear. I'll be praying that everything goes beautifully.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • GOOFYLADIE
    GOOFYLADIE Member Posts: 232 Member
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    Keep the Faith in all that you know
    Hi Amy,
    I just wanted to say you are in great hands. Keep the faith in what you know to be true. Have blind faith in what you believe to be true and things will move forward. Life has handed you the great gift of art. I have seen your beautiful work just on this site. Lay that gift down and use the energy towards your healing, use it to fight every step of the way, find the beautiful in everyday. There will be times you struggle without a doubt, I believe most artist have struggled. By the looks of your art you are doing great. Just believe!!!!! This board is a second home and let it fly as they say. They have the answers when you think you don't. Some of your comments have stated you thought until you read and then you didn't need to ask. So ask anyway, there are several sides to every story one may be a little easier than the next for your body to take. God Bless and I will be thinking of you. 11 years Stage IV Cancer Free Make it a Great Day!!!
    goofyladie (Cass)
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
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    GOOFYLADIE said:

    Keep the Faith in all that you know
    Hi Amy,
    I just wanted to say you are in great hands. Keep the faith in what you know to be true. Have blind faith in what you believe to be true and things will move forward. Life has handed you the great gift of art. I have seen your beautiful work just on this site. Lay that gift down and use the energy towards your healing, use it to fight every step of the way, find the beautiful in everyday. There will be times you struggle without a doubt, I believe most artist have struggled. By the looks of your art you are doing great. Just believe!!!!! This board is a second home and let it fly as they say. They have the answers when you think you don't. Some of your comments have stated you thought until you read and then you didn't need to ask. So ask anyway, there are several sides to every story one may be a little easier than the next for your body to take. God Bless and I will be thinking of you. 11 years Stage IV Cancer Free Make it a Great Day!!!
    goofyladie (Cass)

    AMY..........
    Got the vent fan on ?.............Kiddin' just trying to lighten the mood a little...Today is the roughest one of the 2 , tomorrow evening all will be done and its lala land for a while. Be good and try to enjoy the rest that will be necessary to recoup. Allow yourself plenty of healing time and above all don't worry. The progress is underway. One step at a time....Love and Hugs, Buzzard

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