Dear Karen:
I will be thinking of you this week while you go through your surgery. You are in very good hands. I was very impressed with Dr. Redan's caring nature and surgical skill. Dr. Gerhart wasn't on board yet, but he seems wonderful from what I have read about him.
I am so happy that your family will be with you. Just know that we will all be with you in spirit too. Please let us know how you are doing. I'm 43 also and my parents still want to be there for me too. We are so lucky to have them aren't we. Please let us know how everything goes. Stay positive and take care of yourself.
-- Kathy L.