Surgery set for Friday 11 May

[mary9761]

Hi everyone,
I'm posting now while I'm thinking about it and while I've got a chance. My surgery is less than 48 hours away now. I'm leaving a detailed note for my husband to post Friday night as they are saying they will be keeping me overnight. I'm supposed to be getting a call tomorrow afternoon to confirm my near exact surgery time for Friday morning. I was told tentatively that I was scheduled to be first surgery of the morning barring any emergencies that may get put ahead of me.
The doctor said they will have me up walking Saturday and I'll likely come home sometime that day. I'm sure everything will depend on how the surgery goes. I'm getting nervous and anxious at the same time, but considering how long I've been waiting to deal with this, I'm sure that's natural. Of course it's just in time for a heat wave to hit Indianapolis (humidity too) so I'm going to be miserable without air conditioning when I come home, another reason I'd liked to have had this done during colder weather.
My husband's name is Mark and goes by Kapt_Karkus on bikejournal for those who might have met him there. I will post myself as soon as I'm up to sitting at the computer (I really don't have any idea of exactly what to expect after this surgery) I just hope it's successful and I can feel my legs and feet without pain there or in my back. I miss my grandsons and my bike and life in general.

[solobiker]

Good luck. I hope everything goes well for you. I will keep you in my thoughts. S

[DrBadger]

Good luck Mary! When I had the same surgery 6 years ago I couldn't believe how instant the relief was from the pain down my leg. Hopefully it will be that successful for you too!

Take care, and listen to your doctors, and as soon as you feel up to it walk, walk, and then walk some more!

Ellen

[Triskeliongirl]

Warm wishes Mary, for a successful surgery and speedy recovery! Looking forward to hearing your ride reports again soon!!!!!! You have been so inspirational to many of us.

[silver]

Take care, dear!

We will be thinking of you and hoping that all goes well.

Hang in there!!!!!!

[ace]

I'll be thinking of you Mary, and hoping all goes very, very well.

Best,
Amy

[SheFly]

It will all be fine - it's my birthday Friday and only good things can happen that day! I'll be thinking of you - best wishes.

SheFly

[cosc]

Mary, I hope you will be feeling better very soon. Just don't get too rambuctious too fast, huh?

[Popoki_Nui]

{{{{{mary}}}}} We will send warm healing thoughts your way.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

~Sherry.

[mary9761]

thanks everyone, I may post yet tomorrow, I may have a lot of things to try to get done before I go to the hospital Friday morning. I will try to think of all of you with me. I just hope I can sleep tonight and tomorrow night.

[crazycanuck]

Mary,

I wish you a speedy recovery.

You'll be back on your bike & beating me in km's by the end of the summer!
C

[kelownagirl]

Good luck Mary - keep us posted!

[IFjane]

Good luck Mary! I hope everything goes even better than expected and you will be up and on the bike in no time. We will be waiting for updates.

[SouthernBelle]

Good luck Mary!

Just remember the light at the end of the tunnel....no pain.

[Tuckervill]

Good luck Mary! When I had the same surgery 6 years ago I couldn't believe how instant the relief was from the pain down my leg. Hopefully it will be that successful for you too!

Take care, and listen to your doctors, and as soon as you feel up to it walk, walk, and then walk some more!

Ellen

Ditto. When you're so bad you can't see straight, any little bit of relief will seem like a miracle. I'm sure you will be much better afterwards.

Karen