July 3, 2008 is my day.  It may be rescheduled for july 7 because of the American holiday but I don't care.  I haven't gotten a word yet so I will be leaving Zurich this coming Monday.  My consultation is on June 26.  I have requested three months off work just as a precaution.  I want to enjoy the scenery of Colorado before my big day.  My niece Eleonor is going with me so I will not be alone.  Tee-hee! I'm so excited.  we'll talk more when I come back home.  Cheers!

Quote from: Blanche on June 07, 2008, 05:00:29 AM
July 3, 2008 is my day.  It may be rescheduled for july 7 because of the American holiday but I don't care.  I haven't gotten a word yet so I will be leaving Zurich this coming Monday.  My consultation is on June 26.  I have requested three months off work just as a precaution.  I want to enjoy the scenery of Colorado before my big day.  My niece Eleonor is going with me so I will not be alone.  Tee-hee! I'm so excited.  we'll talk more when I come back home.  Cheers!

Best wishes Blanche! And congratulations!

I'm glad you'll be enjoying the area a bit too, as I've heard it's REALLY beautiful there... and even the town itself has some neat historical things to see.

~Kate~

Congratulations and all the very best in Trinidad, Blanche. I understand both the town and the services, hospital and staff you will meet are A-1.

Nichole

Congratulations, Blanche. I hope that it goes well for you.

Getting there early is a very good idea if you need to acclimate to 5000 ft (1525m) altitude.  A friend recently had her surgery with Dr. Bowers, and she commented on the shortness of breath she experienced.

Congratulations, Blanche!

Karen

Congratulations, Blanche.  I have heard such wonderful things about everything that will be done for you there.  If you have never been to Colorado, it's a wonderful chance to see one of the most truly beautiful parts of the world.  Very best of luck to you!

Coming from Swiz, some of the north and central parts of Colorado will be not all that different, Blanche might try the southwest section, Durango and Mesa Verde.

congratulations blanche! i hope you read my pm before you come!

Quite happy for you Blanche.  Im so envious.  Marvelous idea to go there early.  I should do that too when my time comes! Congratulations!

Congratulations Blanche, and I wish you well. 

Durango and Mesa Verde are highly recommended.  Also, I suggest Colorado National Monument.  I don't know how much driving you are up to.  There are many kilometers between.  Trinidad is a quaint western town.  Everyone there is very nice.

Congrats dear..... I wish you the very best!

Cindi

Bonne fortune Blanche!  This is unbelievable, innit? All my love from a future Bower's girl

Have a wonderful, safe trip, my dear.   Enjoy your complementary peanuts and orange juice  ...oh wait, but perhaps they will give you the ever famous Lasagna since it is an international flight! Enjoy the U.S. and congratulations Blanche!

*hugs*

tink

Lucky you!  I wish you luck & happiness on your endeavors Blanche.  Can't wait to read about your experience. :=))

Quote from: Blanche on June 07, 2008, 05:00:29 AM
July 3, 2008 is my day.  It may be rescheduled for july 7 because of the American holiday but I don't care.  I haven't gotten a word yet so I will be leaving Zurich this coming Monday.  My consultation is on June 26.  I have requested three months off work just as a precaution.  I want to enjoy the scenery of Colorado before my big day.  My niece Eleonor is going with me so I will not be alone.  Tee-hee! I'm so excited.  we'll talk more when I come back home.  Cheers!

Glückwünsche!!! Ich wünsche Sie das Beste Blanche.

Say hallo to Dr. Bowers for me please!

Your excitement is quite understandable! I'd never thought I'd be on the same path but here I am.  Best wishes Blanche!

Thank you all for your support.  I'm finally home.  I'm very impressed with Dr. Bowers & her staff.  The quality of care was beyond what I expected.  I will always have nothing but the fondest of memories of everything I experienced whilst I was there.  I'm slowly healing, sored due to the 12-hour flight but doing quite well.  Cheers!

Blanche,



Kristi

Quote from: Blanche on July 31, 2008, 01:15:04 PM
Thank you all for your support.  I'm finally home.  I'm very impressed with Dr. Bowers & her staff.  The quality of care was beyond what I expected.  I will always have nothing but the fondest of memories of everything I experienced whilst I was there.  I'm slowly healing, sored due to the 12-hour flight but doing quite well.  Cheers!

Welcome back dear!   sooo happy for you.  Rest and heal well!

*hugs*

tink

yippee!  I am so happy for you.  I don't know how you ever endured the trip home! 

Cindi