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Title: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: JessicaR on May 28, 2011, 06:38:57 PM
Post by: JessicaR on May 28, 2011, 06:38:57 PM
I landed in Bangkok late Friday night; 48 hours from now I'll be going in for SRS with Dr. Suporn.
I haven't traveled much out of the U.S... I've been to Canada and Bermuda but this is very, very different for me!! It's kindof unreal... for someone who hasn't traveled much outside of the U.S., being immersed in another culture is fascinating but a little scary at the same time. As childish as it may seem, I keep saying to myself, "I'm in Thailand!" Communication is a little tough except with clinic staff. Aey put me at ease yesterday while we drove to the hospital. I have the feeling that I'm going to be treated very well here.
I went for blood work, an EKG and a chest x-ray yesterday. I have today to get some more rest (I have to catch up after being awake for 36 hours of travel) and tomorrow I meet my surgeon. From there I'll be admitted to the hospital and Monday morning at 8 they'll be taking me in.
It's funny how we work ourselves up to things and make ourselves crazy with anticipation.... The last few weeks were rough for me; preparing for the trip and still having to work was very stressful. Looking back, I think I would have arranged to have a week off before I traveled. Once I got here I started to relax... even now, 2 days before surgery, I can't say I'm nervous... more excited that this is real :-)
I know that there's one already here from Susan's that I hope to meet tomorrow... There are two others that I'm aware of that will be arriving shortly. I met 3 other post-op women at breakfast yesterday; it's amazing how quickly we connect.
More later.... I'm off for a shower, then breakfast.
I haven't traveled much out of the U.S... I've been to Canada and Bermuda but this is very, very different for me!! It's kindof unreal... for someone who hasn't traveled much outside of the U.S., being immersed in another culture is fascinating but a little scary at the same time. As childish as it may seem, I keep saying to myself, "I'm in Thailand!" Communication is a little tough except with clinic staff. Aey put me at ease yesterday while we drove to the hospital. I have the feeling that I'm going to be treated very well here.
I went for blood work, an EKG and a chest x-ray yesterday. I have today to get some more rest (I have to catch up after being awake for 36 hours of travel) and tomorrow I meet my surgeon. From there I'll be admitted to the hospital and Monday morning at 8 they'll be taking me in.
It's funny how we work ourselves up to things and make ourselves crazy with anticipation.... The last few weeks were rough for me; preparing for the trip and still having to work was very stressful. Looking back, I think I would have arranged to have a week off before I traveled. Once I got here I started to relax... even now, 2 days before surgery, I can't say I'm nervous... more excited that this is real :-)
I know that there's one already here from Susan's that I hope to meet tomorrow... There are two others that I'm aware of that will be arriving shortly. I met 3 other post-op women at breakfast yesterday; it's amazing how quickly we connect.
More later.... I'm off for a shower, then breakfast.
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: JenniL on May 28, 2011, 07:34:32 PM
Post by: JenniL on May 28, 2011, 07:34:32 PM
Good luck :)
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 28, 2011, 07:41:56 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 28, 2011, 07:41:56 PM
Awesome Jessica.
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: GorJess on May 28, 2011, 09:14:47 PM
Post by: GorJess on May 28, 2011, 09:14:47 PM
Way to go Jessica! :) Good luck with everything, and hopefully that jet lag isn't too terrible. I'm so happy for you, and I hope the surgery goes well. :icon_hug:
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Just Shelly on May 28, 2011, 09:31:49 PM
Post by: Just Shelly on May 28, 2011, 09:31:49 PM
The final countdown. Wow! I can only imagine.
Good Luck.
Best Wishes
Shelly
Good Luck.
Best Wishes
Shelly
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Muffins on May 28, 2011, 09:52:42 PM
Post by: Muffins on May 28, 2011, 09:52:42 PM
yay! make sure you do plenty of jumping around etc before you go into surgery... because you'll miss it! *wish I could jump around* :P
mmm breakfast.... I loved the cereal there so much that I now make it at home...
the muesli with cornflakes blended in with yogurt on top and a dash of milk! nomnomnomnonms! or the birdbath as it was aptly dubbed! Well that was round 1-3 of about five helpings :O~
buffet breakfast ftw!
mmm breakfast.... I loved the cereal there so much that I now make it at home...
the muesli with cornflakes blended in with yogurt on top and a dash of milk! nomnomnomnonms! or the birdbath as it was aptly dubbed! Well that was round 1-3 of about five helpings :O~
buffet breakfast ftw!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Mindy on May 28, 2011, 09:59:13 PM
Post by: Mindy on May 28, 2011, 09:59:13 PM
Good luck Jessica please keep us posted I will be thinking of you on Monday.
XOXO
XOXO
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: JulyaOrina on May 28, 2011, 10:06:39 PM
Post by: JulyaOrina on May 28, 2011, 10:06:39 PM
That sounds wonderfully exciting! All of my best wishes go to you. I would imagine it is one of the most surreal experience ever!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Cindy on May 29, 2011, 03:01:50 AM
Post by: Cindy on May 29, 2011, 03:01:50 AM
Love Jessica
We are all here for you. Hope it all goes well
Hugs
Cindy
We are all here for you. Hope it all goes well
Hugs
Cindy
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Princess Rachel on May 29, 2011, 03:55:06 AM
Post by: Princess Rachel on May 29, 2011, 03:55:06 AM
bon courage hun, don't do anything silly before your big day :)
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: spacial on May 29, 2011, 07:17:20 AM
Post by: spacial on May 29, 2011, 07:17:20 AM
Woo Hoo!!!!
Over the moon for you. Have a wonderful time. Bet Thailand is georgous.
Over the moon for you. Have a wonderful time. Bet Thailand is georgous.
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Caith on May 29, 2011, 07:40:23 AM
Post by: Caith on May 29, 2011, 07:40:23 AM
I really hope you sleep and rest well.
I also wish you a speedy and completely successful recovery.
Congratulations!!
I also wish you a speedy and completely successful recovery.
Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 29, 2011, 10:05:20 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 29, 2011, 10:05:20 AM
J E S S I C A - R. You are now on the list, Jessica. ;D
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: juliemac on May 29, 2011, 06:31:32 PM
Post by: juliemac on May 29, 2011, 06:31:32 PM
sow wat dee Kaaa.
Though its strange, its a blast!
Enjoy the foods
Though its strange, its a blast!
Enjoy the foods
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Susan Kay on May 29, 2011, 06:59:05 PM
Post by: Susan Kay on May 29, 2011, 06:59:05 PM
I so happy you got there! Now the fun part! I'm heading out Monday morning, surgery Tuesday. This girl is right behind you, sort of; Philadelphia is a lot closer than Bangkok! Good luck to us both.
Susan Kay
Susan Kay
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Jenna_Nicole105 on May 29, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
Post by: Jenna_Nicole105 on May 29, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
Thrilled for you both.
Keep us posted.
I look so forward to this day myself, though expecting to have to wait at least another four or five years... but that's okay. Will just make it all the better when it does come.
Much love to you both.
Keep us posted.
I look so forward to this day myself, though expecting to have to wait at least another four or five years... but that's okay. Will just make it all the better when it does come.
Much love to you both.
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Robyn on May 29, 2011, 10:17:47 PM
Post by: Robyn on May 29, 2011, 10:17:47 PM
As we say in the islands... HOORAY!!!!!
Robyn
Robyn
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Sarah B on May 30, 2011, 03:02:30 AM
Post by: Sarah B on May 30, 2011, 03:02:30 AM
Sweet dreams and my thoughts will be with you.
Hugs
Sarah B
Hugs
Sarah B
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: JulyaOrina on May 30, 2011, 12:05:25 PM
Post by: JulyaOrina on May 30, 2011, 12:05:25 PM
My thoughts and well wishes go out to you!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: JessicaR on May 30, 2011, 07:06:03 PM
Post by: JessicaR on May 30, 2011, 07:06:03 PM
I made the list!!!! Woohoo!!! ;-)
Thanks, everyone!
Thanks, everyone!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: RachaelAnn22 on May 30, 2011, 07:20:42 PM
Post by: RachaelAnn22 on May 30, 2011, 07:20:42 PM
good luck jessica
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: jamie nicole on June 18, 2011, 12:32:24 AM
Post by: jamie nicole on June 18, 2011, 12:32:24 AM
it's a girl!! ;) CONGRATULATIONS!!
Title: Re: Well here I am in Thailand!
Post by: Susan Kay on June 18, 2011, 02:12:49 PM
Post by: Susan Kay on June 18, 2011, 02:12:49 PM
;D Let's hear it for May Girls! Another one is reborn, with necessary modifications. Congratulations Jessica, and welcome to the list! :angel:
Susan Kay
Susan Kay