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Greetings, fellow 'losers' out there in the 'net-verse.
Yes, exactly 365 days ago, I woke up earlier than should be considered legal, had NO breakfast, went down to Cedars-Sinai, and had my surgery. I remember I was nervous as all get out, but relieved it was finally here-I was having the surgery! I was finally getting it done!
And there was no one more relieved than me(o.k., maybe my mom) when I woke up after it was done and over with. I knew there was a chance I wouldn't wake up, but when I did, I was beyond relieved.
After having a fitful sleep since I was very uncomfortable, I was able to eat a spoonful of jello and a sip of water, not having the appetite for anything else. I was escorted out by a nurse while my mom pulled the car up so I wouldn't have to walk to where she was parked. I had a sweater, extremely loose pants, and my fuzzy joe boxer bathrobe on. I was going home!!!
And now, a year later, all I have to say for now is, thank you for listening.
Best wishes and good health for the holidays and new year.
God bless,
Samantha
Yes, exactly 365 days ago, I woke up earlier than should be considered legal, had NO breakfast, went down to Cedars-Sinai, and had my surgery. I remember I was nervous as all get out, but relieved it was finally here-I was having the surgery! I was finally getting it done!
And there was no one more relieved than me(o.k., maybe my mom) when I woke up after it was done and over with. I knew there was a chance I wouldn't wake up, but when I did, I was beyond relieved.
After having a fitful sleep since I was very uncomfortable, I was able to eat a spoonful of jello and a sip of water, not having the appetite for anything else. I was escorted out by a nurse while my mom pulled the car up so I wouldn't have to walk to where she was parked. I had a sweater, extremely loose pants, and my fuzzy joe boxer bathrobe on. I was going home!!!
And now, a year later, all I have to say for now is, thank you for listening.
Best wishes and good health for the holidays and new year.
God bless,
Samantha
Keep up the good work. What's your next goal?
Cindy
Congrats on your success!
Hope this has been an amazing year for you - and good luck and good health for the next year!!
never know what to expect, and than Sammy pulled it off. Congrats Sammy girl for the grace you showed all year. You are a true
loser.
Luvin and and
proud of you!
Lucifer
wonderful to hear
the good stories
Now to answer all your questions and inquiries-
cincurr- I can actually walk for more than five minutes now and not have my back hurt at all. Its just my feet now! Ha! Personal record so far was walking around Universal Studios a few months back for about five hours(not in a row, but still!) I was real tired after that! As for wow moments, I got a pair of shorts of my old shorts a month ago that were so loose, I couldnt take a deep breath in w/o them almost slipping off. That was pretty amazing.
kittycani- i didnt go home same day, i stayed overnight so they could moniter my vitals and such. I could walk but I was very uncomfortable with it all for a few weeks until i could move w/o pain. Then it was easier than expected.
tekwriter- i do love joe boxer. my bathrobe is still nice and comfy, albeit loads looser now. and i haqd some jammie bottoms too, but i accidentaly pulled the string out, so now their way too loose. I had to pull the string and tie them to make it fit.
Nattee- this year has been difficult, but well worth it. So glad i did it. No major complications, but I did have some pain the first few weeks, but that was alliviated by pain meds that they gave me. I was able to walk normally(as in, more than for a minute at a time) after those painful few weeks. Some foods go down easier than others- i personally have some trouble with dairy products- for that, i just take a multi every day so I get my daily vitamins.
Thanks for all the kind words fellow 'losers'!!!!
JJ
(((HUG)))
Laura