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The clinic phoned me today and told me that they received my faxed documents ok.  I though oh ho, there's something missing, but know they said that everything is in order and would I like to schedule a date for surgery.  Of course I said yes without even having to think, and I asked what was the earliest available date.  I had a choice of Dec 5th or December 11th.  I chose Dec 11th, which is a Monday as it fits in with travel, family and work.  I have an appointment to see Dr Brassard in September.

Yahoo, mount'n dew...

Steph

Woohoo, go Steph go!

Dennis

Steph, good for you. That is not too far off. I'm so happy for you.
Love Sheila

Congratulations, you stunning looking woman! ;)

Melissa

Quote from: tinkerbell on July 20, 2006, 04:03:38 PM
Hi Steph: :eusa_clap: :eusa_dance: :icon_joy: :icon_hug:

Congratulations!!!  Wow...I'm glad we're going to be born exacly one month apart...but again..you're going first so that makes you the older sister  ;D, no I don't like that word...what about the luckier sister! that's better.
Right before Christmas, huh?  your best christmas present ever! how about that?



tinkerbell :icon_chick:

OK you folks, cut out the age cracks or some of y'all are gonna be hurtin puppies, I know someone with a whip.  :)

Steph

Quote from: tinkerbell on July 20, 2006, 05:43:06 PM
...by the way..there's this japanese proverb.... >:D LOL

...and one time at band camp.  >:D

Melissa

Steph, you have no idea how happy I am for you.  And you are so blessed to have Gillian at your side.  She is a very special lady.  And so are you.

Huggzz

Robyn

Quote from: Steph on July 20, 2006, 04:27:56 PM
OK you folks, cut out the age cracks or some of y'all are gonna be hurtin puppies, I know someone with a whip.  :)

Steph

I don't know how old you are Steph, but you sure are one lovely lady.
Good luck on your surgery.

Nero

Quote from: Nero on July 20, 2006, 06:12:02 PM
I don't know how old you are Steph, but you sure are one lovely lady.
Good luck on your surgery.

Nero

If you want to find out, go to her profile.  You may be surprised, since she looks a lot younger.

Melissa

Quote from: Melissa on July 20, 2006, 06:43:33 PM
If you want to find out, go to her profile.  You may be surprised, since she looks a lot younger.

Melissa

Oh great thanks a lot Melissa, now everyone will know :)

Steph

Quote from: Melissa on July 20, 2006, 06:43:33 PM
If you want to find out, go to her profile.  You may be surprised, since she looks a lot younger.

Melissa

I won't. It's impolite to ask a lady her age. Had to learn this one quick, as I do have a thing for older women. Or rather, I have a thing for beautiful women, regardless of age.

Nero

Before the year is out! ?! ?! ?!

Good for YOU, Ms Craxford!  :eusa_dance:

What wonderful news!  I'm thrilled.

helen

Quote from: Nero on July 20, 2006, 07:00:22 PM
I won't. It's impolite to ask a lady her age. Had to learn this one quick, as I do have a thing for older women. Or rather, I have a thing for beautiful women, regardless of age.

Nero

Ok Nero you are definitely on my christmas card list :*

Steph

Steph

Things they don't tell ya.

Buy lots more toilet paper--you have double the useage.
There is not enough paper towels--stents and dialating can use up a forest.
dialating-it hurts-its ok-its fun, real fun--its boring as hell, in that order.
Never let loose of the stent if you sneeze--they can travel farther than you think.
No matter what you first think the largest stent does not burn diesel and run on tracks.

Get over it, you are nothing special now, just another woman--and its a great feeling.

WTG Steph- :icon_birthday:

Quote from: Leigh on July 20, 2006, 09:05:16 PM
Steph

Things they don't tell ya.

Buy lots more toilet paper--you have double the useage.
There is not enough paper towels--stents and dialating can use up a forest.
dialating-it hurts-its ok-its fun, real fun--its boring as hell, in that order.
Never let loose of the stent if you sneeze--they can travel farther than you think.
No matter what you first think the largest stent does not burn diesel and run on tracks.

Get over it, you are nothing special now, just another woman--and its a great feeling.

WTG Steph- :icon_birthday:

It took me a while to get off the floor Leigh.  Thanks so much i don't care what you say, you are a doll.

Steph

Quote from: Steph on July 20, 2006, 06:50:38 PM
Oh great thanks a lot Melissa, now everyone will know :)

Steph

Yes, but notice how I didn't post it in the thread. ;)

Melissa

Quote from: Melissa on July 20, 2006, 09:59:01 PM
Yes, but notice how I didn't post it in the thread. ;)

Melissa

Geeze with friends like you who needs enemies :)  Ya nut

Steph

Congrats!!!!!!   :D

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I bet that's a big relief, huh?

Steph,

Congratulations!!!  That is awesome news! Wow...what a Christmas gift.

:icon_woowoo:
Pam

Well Steph, I don't think your older than me. You look very nice and sexy. You are going to love Christmas this year. What do you want for Christmas Steph? I don't think you will be doing a lot of shopping, unless you start now. Time will creep up on you. You are very lucky indeed.
Sheila

Quote from: Sheila on July 22, 2006, 06:30:19 PM
What do you want for Christmas Steph? Sheila

The Walmart brand KY Jelly substitute.  Lots of it to begin with. 

Lube yourself and the stent, Steph.

And get used to it.  Dilating is forever.

I don't know if Dr. Brassard's stents have names.  Dr. Meltzer's are called Bachelors #1, 2, 3, and 4.  Sometimes #4 is also called "Omigawd."

Robyn

Quote from: Sheila on July 22, 2006, 06:30:19 PM
Well Steph, I don't think your older than me. You look very nice and sexy. You are going to love Christmas this year. What do you want for Christmas Steph? I don't think you will be doing a lot of shopping, unless you start now. Time will creep up on you. You are very lucky indeed.
Sheila

Lucky!  Yep I think so Leigh and I talked about this in the past, and I was really resigned to the fact that it would be around this time next year that I would be scheduled, so right now I'm feeling so out of this world that words can't describe it.  Jeeze, don't even mention the word shopping, Gill will shoot me, but then it is a thought, ho, ho, ho, and laid up and sore :)   Better not as that would be pushing things :)

Steph


Posted at: July 22, 2006, 05:46:47 PM

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Quote from: reikirobyn on July 22, 2006, 06:44:15 PM

Oh lord, Christmas wishes already :)

Steph

Quote from: Leigh on July 20, 2006, 09:05:16 PM
Steph

Things they don't tell ya.

Buy lots more toilet paper--you have double the useage.
There is not enough paper towels--stents and dialating can use up a forest.
dialating-it hurts-its ok-its fun, real fun--its boring as hell, in that order.
Never let loose of the stent if you sneeze--they can travel farther than you think.
No matter what you first think the largest stent does not burn diesel and run on tracks.

Get over it, you are nothing special now, just another woman--and its a great feeling.

WTG Steph- :icon_birthday:

Hey Leigh:

I've told Steph about sneezing.  After I had my baby I had to sneeze and thought I blew my whole insides out.  My advice was to keep your legs crossed..... :D

Gill

Quote from: reikirobyn on July 22, 2006, 06:44:15 PM
The Walmart brand KY Jelly substitute.  Lots of it to begin with. 

I used Surgilube-purchased by the case.  If I remember right it came out to $1.59 for a 4 1/4 oz. tube,  When you consider the amount you will use just in the first 6 months its to bad it isn't avaiable in 5 gallon buckets.

Once you are past the 2 or 3 times a day routine there are better products but much more expensive, such as Liquid Silk.

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I don't know if Dr. Brassard's stents have names.  Dr. Meltzer's are called Bachelors #1, 2, 3, and 4.  Sometimes #4 is also called "Omigawd."

Dr. Sanguan supplies 6 stents, the largest is slightly smaller than Dr. Tobys #4.  Once I was past the mandatory maintance program I switched to silicone, much more comfortable and "enjoyable".

Leigh

Quote from: cindianna_jones on July 23, 2006, 12:20:35 AM
"Cindi, I'd like you to meet William Hurt, my stent," she said.
"William Hurt?" I asked with incredulous awe.
"Yes he does," she answered with a twinkle in her eye.

Cindi

He may hurt but does he smoke afterwards :)

Quote from: Leigh on July 23, 2006, 10:56:07 AM
I used Surgilube-purchased by the case.  If I remember right it came out to $1.59 for a 4 1/4 oz. tube,  When you consider the amount you will use just in the first 6 months its to bad it isn't avaiable in 5 gallon buckets.

Once you are past the 2 or 3 times a day routine there are better products but much more expensive, such as Liquid Silk.
Leigh

So it looks like I'll be shopping in the bulk section at Costco :)  It is cheaper by the dozen I guess.

Steph

Quote from: Steph on July 20, 2006, 02:55:24 PM
I had a choice of Dec 5th or December 11th.  I chose Dec 11th, which is a Monday as it fits in with travel, family and work.

Congratulations Steph.  I was 6 Dec 2005 (and it was COLD!).  Dr. Brassard is a superb surgeon and a wonderful man.  If you still have an option, take a Tuesday, one less day with the surgical stent and those turkey truss stiches.

Allegromedical.com has excellent pricies on surgilube.  I recommend ordering four cases.  You'll go through it.  Trust me. :D

Quote from: Karin on July 23, 2006, 07:27:51 PM
Congratulations Steph.  I was 6 Dec 2005 (and it was COLD!).  Dr. Brassard is a superb surgeon and a wonderful man.  If you still have an option, take a Tuesday, one less day with the surgical stent and those turkey truss stiches.

Allegromedical.com has excellent pricies on surgilube.  I recommend ordering four cases.  You'll go through it.  Trust me. :D

Too late, the 11th is a Monday... :( ^*shrug*.

Steph

Steph,

   I,m sure you are beyond happy. :icon_mrhappy:

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