Surgery Week is HERE!

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11 May, 2009 at 7:12 pm #425189

NNGM
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So… I better wait with your UPS package too, right? (Or will you be home tomorrow?)

11 May, 2009 at 8:23 pm #425190

Cats4cats
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{{{MC}}}

11 May, 2009 at 8:30 pm #425191

NNGM
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Actually, I think I have a few more items to add… Hee Hee

MC is going to have quite a gift party going when she gets home!

11 May, 2009 at 9:10 pm #425192

mollycat71
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I will be here until about 830am on Wednesday. Then my dear co-workers are coming by to take me to the hospital. I can’t believe it, they all took the day off to be there during my surgery! They are also going to take days to cook for me. They are making big casseroles and lasagna and soups to bring to me. I think I am going to eat well! LOL I almost fell on the floor, I think my mom is coming around. She expressed great concern today about my surgery and she is scared. She is afraid that I, like my dad, will not wake up from surgery. (He had an abdominal aneursym repair and never woke up. He was in ICU for 28 days after. Since then my mom is TERRIFIED of hospitals and MORE TERRIFIED of surgery). The family got together for the weekend for Mother’s day, I didn’t go as I have surgery this week! LOL Seems like there might actually be a turning of the tide toward worrying/caring about me! YAY!

11 May, 2009 at 9:14 pm #425193

GizzysAuntie
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Another good reason for a positive attitude. I know it’s hard to be calm and positive when facing something this big and unknown. But you’re surrounded by loving, caring people near and far (witness the dedication of your co-workers and your littermates), so things should go well.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

11 May, 2009 at 9:25 pm #425194

WillowandWindismom
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Oh, that is good news, MC! I hope that your mom will be there with you. And how wonderful of your co-workers!

11 May, 2009 at 9:55 pm #425195

linda
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See, MC? Ya got more people who care about you than you thought! That is very nice of your co-workers! Wait, even the boss?!

11 May, 2009 at 9:59 pm #425196

mollycat71
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That’s funny you say that! My boss says to me, let me know if you need me to pick up cat food or litter or treats. NEVER once did she mention FOOD FOR ME, just for the girls! I thought that was the funniest thing ever! The girls take top priority it seems! LOL

11 May, 2009 at 10:01 pm #425197

ama58873
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Best of luck to you. Can’t wait to hear that everything went as planned because it will 🙂

12 May, 2009 at 12:03 am #425198

mollycat71
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bump

12 May, 2009 at 12:14 am #425199

owlwatcher_974
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*says a prayer for MC – that she is not nervous during her wait for surgery, and that the surgery goes wonderfully, and that MC makes a quick recovery*

12 May, 2009 at 12:18 am #425200

mollycat71
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OW, thanks, I need those “prep prayers” like you wouldn’t believe

12 May, 2009 at 1:27 am #425201

CheetahBoysmommy
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Do you have longish hair, MC? If you do, make sure you ask the hospital staff to rubber band it and save it. The people that make wigs for kids on chemo really need hair.

Another suggestion: Can you give a co-worker one of our phone numbers and/or email addresses? If they are going to stay during the surgery and visit you afterwards, they can give us regular updates until you can get to a computer again. It would be great to get an TDK update the second they finish the surgery. Maybe you already covered this and I just missed the post.

P.S. I understand that some cat food actually tastes okay, in case your boss just brings cat food and forgets to bring chocolate for you.

P.P.S. Don’t forget, people, if you send something to the hospital make sure you put Amy’s (Mollycat’s) return address on it. That way she’ll get it no matter what.

12 May, 2009 at 1:51 am #425202

cricketsmama
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I had to check this thread before bed and I am so relieved to see that you will have people there at the hospital with you Amy..and that they will be cooking and coming around for you afterwards. It’s wonderful that maybe the tide is changing with your family as well.

(((AMY))) hugs and prayers to you my friend!!!!!

12 May, 2009 at 3:13 am #425203

WillowandWindismom
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It actually takes very long hair to donate hair for Locks of Love. So unless your hair is really long, MC, that’s probably not an option. It is a nice thought, though. I have had many patients who had wigs made from donated hair.

Boss Lady knew the others were taking care of you. Obviously she knows that Wilma and Betty are of utmost importance and so volunteered her services in their behalf!

12 May, 2009 at 5:15 am #425204

KapitiKats in NZ
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MC – I’m going to be another one there with you in spirit on Wednesday – so if you have sudden visions of a redhead wearing green it will probably be me. I’m glad your coworkers are going to help look after you. Bulk load of healing white light is being prepared for shipping from NZ.

12 May, 2009 at 8:05 am #425205

mollycat71
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Oh this is just crazy! Its 3am and I can’t sleep! The nerves have taken over! All I can think about is tomorrow and the surgery and the uncertainty of it all. I know in my heart of hearts I will be fine (because of all your care/concern, love and prayers) but I just can’t get over being nervous. I think that is normally what happens when someone goes and cuts open your head. I just wish it would come and get over with. Yes, I am going to have one of my coworkers text to CricketsMama how I am after surgery. Hopefully she will be around and able to post immediately thereafter. When I go to the regular floor I will have my cell phone and can check my emails. I won’t be able to get on TDK of course but the emails I can see!

12 May, 2009 at 8:54 am #425206

Marnet
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It’s okay Mollycat. Nerves are normal, nerves are healthy, nerves are part of what God gives us to cope with life and its stresses. I’m sure you’d rather be sleeping right now but it is okay and oh so normal and expected that you are nervous.

Sending some soothing purrs, snuggles and head bonks from my four furbabies your way. {{{HUGS}}} And prayers for you too. God bless.

12 May, 2009 at 10:31 am #425207

rainingwolf
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It is 3:30 AM here in Portland OR. So I hope by now you are snoozing away and having wonderful dreams. We will all be with you in spirit on Wednesday and after, and heaven is being stormed with prayers on your behalf. Sleep well, Amy, all will be well.

12 May, 2009 at 10:59 am #425208

SammyandOliversmama
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MC, thinking of you. Sending prayers you have a calm day today. {{Amy}}
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