Surgery is monday

@TerryZ (22076)
United States
May 9, 2008 1:49pm CST
I just got the call from the hospital and I have to be in there at 5:30 monday morning for my surgery. When she said 5:30 I said WHAT? But thats a good thing because I will be my doctors first one because he does a couple of these a day. And I dont like waiting around. Ive been a nervous wreck all week. I will be in there for only a couple of days. And I will miss you all. So everyone try and behave I know you guys can do it! Love you allIf you want to tell me something funny I would love it!
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@mummymo (23706)
9 May 08
That is fantastic news sweetheart - and I know that being first on the list is the best way to go! WE will be thinking of you and I hope that all goes well - will keep you in my prayers! Do we really have to behave though - being good is no fun at all! xxx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 May 08
Huh Mummymo being good no chance of that she is teaching Gissi to be naughty to honest
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
LOL Yes mummymo I dont want to hear anything bad when I get back here.LOL Thankyou for your prayers. Talk with you soon.xxx
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@mummymo (23706)
9 May 08
Spoilsport! Ok I promise I will try to be good! Good grief that is my beginning of the week fun out of the window! Hugs xxx
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
9 May 08
Good luck to you! And, you have likely mentioned it here before, but, if you don't mind my asking, what is your surgery? I actually have two reasons for asking...curiousity and, I have a dirty joke to tell you but, I worry about this dirty joke so, the next question is, can I tell you a dirty joke? And, I won't if it might hurt you depending on what your surgery is for. So, until then...good luck! And let us know how you are doing as soon as you can!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Oh sure you can tell me a dirty joke. But I dont mylot will like it!LOL They go through your neck for herniated disc spinal cord. Now tell me that joke.LOL
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
heheheh thanks I liked it. Laughing is good.LOL Thanks.
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
9 May 08
Oh! I have known some people who have had that done. My dad...my hubby's dad...I think his sister too. Good luck and I know you will be back to better than new in no time! Now...for that joke! I hope it doesn't offend anyone! And, I hope I don't get into trouble from myLot! Here goes: What do you call those lumps around the nipple? Braille for suck here! LOL! Shhhh! Don't tell myLot I told you this dirty joke! LOL! And, I really hope it didn't offend you or anyone else that might read it!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
9 May 08
As I said my sweet Friend you will be in my thoughts and I will ring you tomorrow Ok something Funny let me think mmmmmmm ............. Ok Gissi had a Bath on Monday as he always does after a Bath he runs round the Flat like mad Dog well he was doing this and he slipped he did a back end Split, I did not laugh honest as I had to go and see he was ok, which he was as he was giving me dirty looks and growling so of course I got the Blame as usual but he carried running round and what I did not notice till I went to make the Bed is that Devil had rolled all over the Bed so it was wet He wants to come on here and tell everyone but I will not let him as Punishment Love you Sweetie
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
9 May 08
Lol well I am watching him that he does not get on here lol as you know his Story will say Mum's fault lol
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Well Im kinda hopeing he does get on here.LOL I do love talking to that sweet Gissi he always makes me laugh. xxxx
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Oh gabs that was funny.LOL thanks for that. I can just picture that little devil doing that. Thats so funny because I washed Molly this week and I still have to do Maggie. She thinks she got away with.LOL Love you!xxx
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
9 May 08
I am sure that you are going to be fine. Take care HUGS
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
10 May 08
Thank you, I missed you guys...
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Thanks my friend!xxx
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
9 May 08
best wishes for you as you undergo your surgery! i agree, it is nice to get it over with and be the first patient of the day! i remember once, a couple of years ago, i had to wait til 2:30 for my surgery...it was so hard waiting!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Thanks for your best wishes.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 May 08
HUGSSSSSSSSSSS! Umm trying to think of a joke here - i'll come back to you! Good luck my friend, i'll be rooting for ya :):)
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Hey my friend thanks for the hugs. And thanks for rooting for me!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 May 08
You'll be in my prayers too my friend!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
I will need all the prayers I can get.LOL Thankyou xxx
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
10 May 08
Good luck with your surgery, Terry. I wish you a speedy recovery. This happened to me yesterday. I typed this long email and didn't address it to anyone or sign it. It was going to my husband at work and I was in a hurry. I mentioned something about the casino and then asked what he was going to do about dinner last night since he generally goes from the office right to softball. I did plenty of explaining in the email as well about why I didn't want to return to the casino after a recent visit when I wasn't able to cash a check. I sent the email and then realized it went to my boss and not my husband. Ok so now I am totally embarrassed and didn't know what to do except to send her an email with the subject, "I goofed." I explained myself and thank goodness I have a real understand, down to earth female boss. She thought it was so funny. After the fact it was funny. Thinking about you, carolbee
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Hey carolbee that is too funny!heheheheh Thanks for best wishes and your funny story. Talk with soon.
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@mbs730 (2147)
• Canada
10 May 08
Best of luck on Monday and I'll be thinking of you.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
thankyou mbs
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@AmbiePam (92711)
• United States
10 May 08
I hate having to be at the hospital so early for surgeries. Because you then have to wait like three hours for the actual surgery, and just put up with the paper filing and 'prep.' I'm glad you will be getting this over with, and I hope you will feel better as soon as possible.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
thanks my friend I think the hardest part is the week before surgery. Im a nervous wreck.
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@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
10 May 08
I hope all goes well with your surgery Terry, and that you have a speedy recovery. We will miss you and look forward to your return back here.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Thanks my sweet abbey for best wishes. I will be back real soon. xxx
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
10 May 08
All will be well terry, and you will be back to us soon, all better. I think I would prefer to be the first of the day too, everything would be done sooner and then I would just have to take the time to recuperate and be fine. Big hug to you
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Hey my friend yes Im happy about getting it done early. Thanks for your best wishes. Hugs back to you.
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
10 May 08
Enjoy your weekend and try not to thing about surgery until monday. Hugsies
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@lilybug (21107)
• United States
9 May 08
Wow, that is really early. I will be thinking about you, after I wake up though. I am sure all will be fine with your surgery and you will be back chatting with us in no time.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
Thanks lilybug have a cup of coffee for me!LOL
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@eftychiap (349)
• Cyprus
10 May 08
Best wishes for a successful surgery. Don't you worry about a thing! You will be back home and feeling fine in no time! Don't be scared, everything will be just fine!
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Awwww that is really nice of you and thankyou!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
10 May 08
terryZ best wishesto you. its really sort of cool that you will get your surgery over early but whee that is early. However waiting around will drive a person nuts. So do get well soon and get back to us all well and rested.best wishes.God Bless.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
thankyou Hatley I just want to get it done and over with!LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
9 May 08
Now that's too early for me. Take care and see ya soon again. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
9 May 08
I know Grandpa Bob but then I have no time for thinking!LOL See you soon!
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
9 May 08
Hi Terry, Just want you to know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. We'll all be waiting to hear how you're doing. As for something funny, well, I've had a couple of routine colonoscopies. When the nurse was prepping me for my first one, she was explaining the whole procedure to me. She got to the part about being in recovery, and said, "Afterwards, you'll be expected to join our choir." I had no idea what she meant. As it turns out, it's necessary to 'pass wind' afterwards, and they actually monitor you, and you must do this. Needless to say, I was 'in tune' with the other choir members. Not much privacy, and I 'sang' right on cue. Take care.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Now that is funny someonesmom.LOL Im glad you were in tune!heheheh And thankyou for your prayers I will talk with you soon.
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• Canada
10 May 08
You're welcome. I'm glad I was too, because who can tell, I could've still been there if I wasn't.
• Canada
10 May 08
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
12 May 08
ok I must of had one huge brain fart cause I can't for the life of me recall why you are having surgery done, Terry. Hope everything goes well and see ya in a few days when you let us know your doing well. Will be thinking of you and have sent prayers that everything is uneventful thruout your surgery.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
16 May 08
Everything went well my friend. It was spinal surgery in the neck area. Now Im just having pain from surgery. Thanks for your good wishes.
• United States
16 May 08
Glad to hear all is well, Terry. I know it had to have been scary for you being it's your spine. Hope nothing else happens to it now. I had laser surgery on my lower back 14yrs. ago for a ruptured disk. They told me my back would be like it was before surgery. NOT! Least the pain isn't like it was b4 but still hurts every now and then and I now have to be careful of what I do and how I do it or it reruptures which means 3-4 mo. bedrest.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
10 May 08
Yikes 5:30 in the morning! That really is early. My prayers will be with you my cybersister that all goes well, and this is actually something you've been wanting for awhile now so you won't be in anymore pain. Don't stay away from us too long and you'll have to keep us posted how you're doing..((((hugs)))) Oh I promise I'll be at my best behavior....can't vouch for my two kitties though..LOL Oh...maybe you should bring some whipped cream with you so you can have something decent with your meals in the hospital...hehee
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
heheheheh I think I should bring the whipped cream too.LOL Im really worried about leaving my 2 kitties. Even thou they have their Dad. I spoil them so much. I will miss them so much. Thanks for prayers my great friend. Oh I told Maggie and Molly they can use the computer and talk to Pyewacket!heheheh
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
10 May 08
Did I miss something? What are you having surgery for?
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
I was suppose to have this surgery months ago but I had to wait for my insurance to kick in. Spinal surgery.
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• United States
10 May 08
Oh wow, that is serious surgery..I will be praying, I am sure it will be fine and when it is all over and done with, you will look back with relief...If possible, let us know how it turns out, I am praying..
@jalucia (1431)
• United States
10 May 08
I had outpatient surgery last month, and I had to be there before 6 am. My response was the same as yours when I was told the time. As it got closer to the date, I all of a sudden began to feel nervous, too. It was still dark outside when I left my house. But, the whole process was so fsst, that I kind of felt like I was being kicked out of the hospital. Everything turned out good, and I'm glad that I went in that early. As the day goes on, the doctors tend to get backed up and your just lingering around the hospital. Anyways, good luck with yours, and here's a little humor. "You know you're getting old when your back goes out more than you do!!" I hope you chuckled a bit, and I hope your surgery isn't on your back :) Wishing you the best ... and a speedy recovery!!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
10 May 08
Thankyou jalucia for your good wishes and making me laugh.