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Old 01-28-2009, 04:23 PM
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Facing surgery, any surgery, is always a scary proposition but spinal surgery is especially difficult. As this week turns into just days, I suspect you'll be jumping out of your skin but that's one of the reasons why we're here. We're very adept at restuffing you, as often as you need it. For those of us who've had surgery, we got through it. For those of us who had difficult recoveries, we got through it... and so will you. You have every reason to believe in a great outcome and remember to breathe at all times.

Also remember this, G-d made only a few perfect heads. On the rest he put hair!

I wish you the best, Dale
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Old 01-28-2009, 05:07 PM
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Facing surgery, any surgery, is always a scary proposition but spinal surgery is especially difficult. As this week turns into just days, I suspect you'll be jumping out of your skin but that's one of the reasons why we're here. We're very adept at restuffing you, as often as you need it. For those of us who've had surgery, we got through it. For those of us who had difficult recoveries, we got through it... and so will you. You have every reason to believe in a great outcome and remember to breathe at all times.

Also remember this, G-d made only a few perfect heads. On the rest he put hair!

I wish you the best, Dale
I like that saying Dale. I will have to borrow that one from you. Once I started losing my hair, I said screw it and shaved it all. One of my concerns now is what is going to happen when it is bill time here. At work they have a new short time disability program that replaced our extended illness bank. I hope it pays enough. My 401K and insurance are going to be pulled from it while I am off. I don't like that. I am waiting to hear from HR to make sure how it all works. I never really paid attention to it before.
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On your upcoming surgery and recovery! Good for you for stepping up to the plate
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Old 01-28-2009, 06:36 PM
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Good luck, I will be pulling for you. I'm sure you are relieved to finally have a decision. You might be scared, but that is normal.

We are here for you.
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