I'm going for my brain transplant in the morning........ou: OK, just kidding. I'm going in to have my total elbow replacement (done June, 2006) REPAIRED. The metal piece in my forearm is no longer attached to the bone in my forearm. They will remove the metal piece, and a good chunk of my bone. Replace my bone with a piece of donor bone, and insert a new (longer/stronger) metal piece. About a 2 or 3 hour surgery Should be there a couple days, if all goes well. I'm not feeling it right now, close to having an anxiety attack. Have to be there by 5:30 in the morning - which means I have to leave here around 4:15 or so. Don't think I'll be getting much sleep. :shock: Doesn't help that my local support system is gone on vacation this week. ou: Bad timing, but at least I made it to Norwalk first! Any ray: ray: and thoughts appreciated. Thanks!
I hope all goes well for you Annie .....and it will In the meantime don't get all worried about it ...let the medical experts handle that (easy for me to say uh? ) have a small drink and go rent some blue movies and get to bed early ....your done !!! and we will see ya on the rebound with good news :TU:
Ann, You have our thoughts and prayers. Hoping this is the permenant fix for your elbow. :beers2: to a speedy recovery. Beth & Dana
Good luck Annie! Trust me I know full well your anxiety. My surgury will finally happen Thurs., barring any more weirdness.:ball: Pretty soon you'll be a full cyborg and get a "hand gun". The "leg gun" is a lil' bit impractical:laugh: I'm sure you'll come out the better for it. Brandy and I will be thinking of you...:beer
Hey kid, you'll be ok, think about racing and I'll have some wheels for ya when you are ready to go back at it. Love Ya! :beers2: :TU:
Hey girl! We haven't talked in a while! We need to catch up once you are feeling better! :beer You've got your support system right here, anytime you need it, from lots of knot-heads and friends here on the board. Hope this is the last surgery you have, ever....or at least for a very long time. :TU: I'll be thinking of you and praying lots for you! ray: ray: ray: ray: PS Trying to send you an e-mail.
No drinking Rexxy - 48 hours beforehand! :af: House on standby? Sounds interesting...... #1 issue - live through the anesthesia. Last year, I had apparently stopped breathing during the surgery. #2 issue - avoid an infection. I've already had one, and if it comes back and won't behave, they send the Arm Nazi (think "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld) and then.......No Arm for You!!! #3 issue - they expect me to "do less" for a YEAR! o No: What's that mean?? No more bales of hay?? :ball: Anyone wanna be my Stable Boy? How about my dedicated pit crew? Last year, I went in on Monday, and the following Thursday I went to Indy......so I'm hoping for a similar 'recovery' time! Thanks all!! p p
:Smarty: Annie, when you find a stable boy or a pit boy, make sure he has an older brother or uncle, cause I need one too! I can alway be your pit beetch in a crunch, call me if you need anything, you know how. Be Cool, and will be thinking about you lots tomorrow, wishing for all the best.:TU: :TU: :TU: :TU:
Make sure you have lots and lots of "PMA" Positive Mental Attitude And the rest of us will keep you in our thoughts and prayers...An unbeatable combination! Val
I will have lots of apendages crossed for you (get your minds out of the gutters, guys!). Good wishes and prayers are heading your way, too. Good luck with issues #1 and #2. And taking it easy for a year??? Are they nuts? Maybe a pool boy will offer to change jobs for you..... Take care, Ann! Shari
Good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery. Will remember you in my prayers--no hay bales for you!!
GOOD LUCK ANNIE!!!! I know we haven't typed at each other for a while and I really didn't take the time to talk much in Norwalk, as I've been incredibly busy (again!), but I certainly do wish you all the BEST in your surgery and your speedy recovery! Take care and be sure to type at me when you're able!! Steve
STEVE! street sign! i'm getting desperate! and i'm likely to be up in the area within the month. don't make me take drastic measures. :af: :laugh: