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Old 06-17-2009, 03:21 PM
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Runner, you're still on for July 7th right? I'm thinking of you. Last year I had my L6-S1 fusion on July 2nd, and watched the fireworks from my room on the 4th. I'll likely not forget where I spent that 4th of July holiday for years to come. And neither will you!

Frankly, I am just so relieved for you that "an answer" and a "solution" have been found. I think that is about the most maddening thing, besides the pain, is the doctors NOT KNOWING. You definitely begin to realize that medicine is not an exact science when you become one of it's statistics.

Well, your time is near, my dear, and you have my well wishes and all the prayers I can muster for a successful outcome. You are way overdue. Believe me when I say I get it. But I am just now turning a corner after all these surgeries and that is my hope and prayer for you as well.

God bless you Runner,

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Old 06-30-2009, 08:12 AM
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Thanks Cindylou,

Things are getting closer and closer.
i run the gamut from being calm to being nervous or jumpy, or whatever you call it.
I sent you a PM. Thanks so much for your wishes.
I have most of the preop things done.
I'd like to call you soon and talk.

runner
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Old 06-30-2009, 01:04 PM
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Runner,

I'm here. Absolutely. Call me anytime. You got my number? If not, I can PM it to you.

God Bless my dear,

Cindy
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:42 PM
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Cindylou,

I think i have it, but you better PM it to me as right now I am buried in papers. Too much to do.

Runner
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Old 07-03-2009, 07:32 AM
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Cindylou,

I left you a message but didn't reach you at either numbers.
Interested in speaking to you ASAP.
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Old 07-03-2009, 02:14 PM
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Runner, I sent you a PM. We'll talk this morning, k?
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Got it Cindylou,

Thanks a bunch for your help and well wishes.
Went to hospital for blood test, and I got nauseous thinking about the upcoming surgery.
Can you say i am a wee bit nervous??
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Old 07-07-2009, 04:00 AM
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No surgery done and don't know when or if it will be rescheduled.
i am not a happy camper.
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:27 PM
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Runner,

WHAT HAPPENED???????
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Did your insurance nix the surgery or your doctor? What the h--- is going on? And nothing on rescheduling? I'll save my nasty comments until you explain.
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