Re: Leaving Saturday for Scranton...
From: cathi (cathi_haha@webtv.net)
Wed Oct 25 16:10:40 2000
At Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Kathy L. wrote:
>
>Hi Sherrie Marie:
>
>I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Redan on November 22. I know how
>you feel. On the one hand I am anxious to have the surgery and feel
>better. On the other hand I am nervous because of other surgeries I
>have had and recovery problems.
>
>It is understandable to be nervous. But I know you will feel better
>when you meet Dr. Redan in person and talk with him. I read Pam's
>diary of her experience and it was very reassuring to hear how well
>everything went. She also had problems with ileus in the past and
>everything went smoothly.
>
>The thing we both need to do is realize what a talented and experienced
>surgeon we have doing this surgery, and put our faith in him. I know
>everything will go well and I will be thinking of you often. Please be
>sure and let us know how things are going.
>
>Take care,
>
>--
>Kathy L.
>
>At Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Robin wrote:
>>
>>Sherry Marie, I pray that your surgery goes well & the Lord will bless
>>you & the surgeons. I pray that you will soon be pain free & have no
>>troubles recovering from your surgery.
>>Best Wishes
>>Robin
>>
>>At Tue, 24 Oct 2000, Sherry Marie wrote:
>>>
>>>Well, everything is finalized and it's time to pack. Community Medical
>>>Center called today to make sure all information was correct. I must
>>>confess, I am quite nervous about this surgery being an outpatient one.
>>>I guess that's because I have never had a surgery that went without
>>>complications. After my last surgery I developed an acute bowel
>>>obstruction one week after the surgery. It was horrible. I don't want
>>>to leave Scranton for home and get sick on the 8 hour drive home. I'm
>>>sure once we get there and talk with Dr. Redan I will feel better. Do
>>>you think it's silly to want to stay in the hospital a day or two? Sorry
>>>to ramble but I'm getting nervous. Any words of wisdom or advice? In
>>>friendship, Sherry Marie
>
I know you are nervous.
try to think you are the one haveing surgery. it's you and you alone. i
hope your surgery go's well. I hope you will get better this time.
surgery is not alway's a good thing. i know i will do all i can not to
have surgery. adhesion's come back.
good luck, cathi
--
Dear, karla
I am so sorry you have to go the hosp by your slef.
HOW come you don't have know one there to help.
I do know how that's is.
can't ypur family help you to and from the hosp? i wish you well and hope you can get better soon. i no about waiting for help. it's bad the waiting.
my prays are with you.
the lord be with you karla