Monday, October 6, 2008

Hoping for a new beginning



Sometime tomorrow morning is the day for my back surgery. The hospital will call today to tell me a time to be there. I had some requests to do a reminder entry when the time got closer. I am hoping for a new beginning of being pain free or at least not nearly as much pain as I have been having. I will be going to Saint Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham Alabama for the surgery.


If I do ok after surgery in the morning then they will have me up walking that afternoon. Then if I am still doing ok they will start physical therapy on Wednesday morning. I am thinking they probably show me some exercises. If I am doing ok then I can come home on Wednesday. If not then I will be there a few more days. They have already told me to take it easy for three weeks afterwards, to walk around some and not lift over five pounds. I am going to follow instructions
to a T.

I want to take this opportunity to once again thank everyone for your prayers and good thoughts. I will ask all of you to please keep remembering me in your prayers and good thoughts for a safe surgery and a fast healing time. I am thanking you all in advance. I have no idea how long it will be until I can do another post.


Love and hugs to you all.


Have a blessed week everyone.


Helen


27 comments:

  1. you will be in my thoughts all day tomorrow.. and each day until we hear from you again. I am nervous for you and hopeful that this will take away most of the pain. :o)

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  2. sending good vibes and prayers your way. You will be as good as new in no time :)

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  3. Helen will keep you in my thoughts and prayers ~ hoping surgery goes well and you make a quick recovery ~ Ally x

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  4. Best wishes for a very successful surgery... and get well soon! We'll be thinking of you in Tennessee.

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  5. you are already in my prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery! God be with you!!

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  6. Dear Helen, you will absolutely be in my thoughts and prayers, both for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery.

    Love, Beth

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  7. Helen I am a new reader and I just wanted to wish you well on your upcoming surgery. My hubby had back surgery and the results are like night and day, I hope yours are too and you have a quick recovery!

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  8. Good luck to your. Remember mind your nurses and rest rest rest.

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  9. I was able to correct the mistake of date on my blog..for your surgery...and hope as I am, many prayers will be sent up for you. YES, do exactly what the doctor says to the T. You are in my thoughts and prayers...hugs and love...
    Joyce

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  10. (((Helen)))) I promise I'll be praying for you! I predict a successful surgery and quick recovery.
    I love the colors of your new blog. I haven't been all though it, but man! There is a hummingbird pic, did you take that? OUTSTANDING!
    ~Meg

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  11. I'll be keeping you in my prayers on the smoke dear friend. I hope the recovery goes swift. (Hugs)Indigo

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  12. Dear Helen ,yes of course you will continue to be in my prayers and I pray the Lord guides the sugeons hands and you make a good recovery ..love ya Jan xx

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  13. We will keep you in our Prayers and Prayer Chain!

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  14. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. May the healing gods grant you peace and pleasant dreams.
    Hugs, Karen

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  15. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Please updaye as soon as you can! (((HUGS))

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  16. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery and much good health in the future. take care and god bless

    Kris

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  17. Sending you my prayers....hope all goes well with your surgery and that it's successful. HUGS

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  18. Good Luck on you surgery tomorrow Helen! Linda

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  19. I'm praying the surgery went well and you are on the road to recovery.....
    Sanra

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  20. Hi Helen,

    I'm a new reader and wanted to wish you all the best for your surgery.

    Millie :-)

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  21. Glad to hear the surgery went well. I hope the recovery is uneventful and you feel better soon. Thanks Ken for letting us know.

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  22. Hi Helen...Ken has done a great job keeping us updated..glad you are home...be good now...prayers and praise for you often..and for your pain free life soon...I have my blog now...so when you get back on..you can find me LOL..hugs and God Bless...Ora in KY

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  23. Oh my goodness. I hope you post soon and let us know how you are doing.
    Get better soon. You have a beautiful blog. I love the pic at the top...so serene.
    Sonya

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  24. You are in my thoughts for a speedy revovery :-)

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  25. Helen, I hope your feeling better by now and out of the hospital. Take care and we are all thinking of you.

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