Leaving for Europe tomorrow...

dridobits · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2009, 01:18 AM

I am thinking of you and wishing you the very best!!!!!

dshobbies · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2009, 05:32 PM

Jess,

Your post made me smile. I remember feeling everything you're feeling now. It's easy for me to say fear not but that 'shell shock' expression is real. You planned and planned for the unknown. You had all your ducks in a row but forgot to include your brain

Yes, when you get home you'll look back and smile too but that's a little ways off right now. Try to take your thumb out of your mouth and relax. Think about all of us who are smiling at the memory. Think about that man you love so much who is there to support the woman he loves. With him you can do anything. Go ahead and cuddle for you won't be able to for awhile.

BTW, I agree with you about immigrants. I now look at them differently too.

My thoughts are with you, Dale

runner · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 07:18 PM

Jess,

Think calming thoughts. I know it can be overwhelming but soon you will be on the way to recovery.

Runner

Cindylou · #4 (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 11:41 AM

Jess, wondering how you are. When you are able to post please do. We are all thinking and praying for you. One nice piece in your favor is having all the Americans around. That can be a huge comfort in a strange land. When I was over there a couple years ago, there was not 1 other American (besides my loving husband) in that hospital. Anita had already left. No Mark. No other American patients to fellowship with, and that is huge. So take advantage of any companionship of your fellow Americans. And know we are also here for you, back home.

My best to you,

Cindylou

Justin · #5 (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 11:57 AM

Hey CL,

I spoke with Cathy (treefrog) yesterday and she said that Jess was having some trouble post-op with the anesthesia and pain medication. Apparently, she was not heavily medicated before surgery and this is probably playing into her symptoms. They both had surgery the same day, May 26th, and are rooming together. They do not have Internet in their room, so that is probably why there are no updates.

I thought I would pop in and give everyone an update.

Cindylou · #6 (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 12:14 PM

Thank-you Justin.

dshobbies · #7 (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks Justin,

I remember those first few days can be difficult. It turns to fantastic when they become a dim memory. Wishing them both better days and looking forward to updates.