The final moments of my transition are here & I'm ok, finally at peace, not fetting about the inevitable anymore.  The coming days will be restless but indispensable for completion.  I'm more worried about the long return flight than the surgery itself in all honesty. 

I'm leaving my native Sofia on Monday 15, flying to Paris first, changing flights there & then flying non-stop to Bangkok.  Once in Bangkok, I'm changing carriers and flying to Phuket.  The total estimated duration of my trip will be 20hrs with connections & I'm ok with it.  Just wondering how I will manage the return trip home 3 weeks later. My parents will be with me, so I think I'm just going to be fine!

Surgery is on Sept 20 at 7:00a.m. Phuket time.  Just wanted to thank you all for all the marvelous support.  If you believe in a higher power, please share me in your prayers. If you don't, send me good energy anyways! Thank you.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip Valentina.

Buffy

Have a safe trip and I hope everything goes alright for you. Dont forget to update us on your return.

Jay xx

You'll be fine Valentina, I remember I was a little nevious, it was all over before it sank in, my parents where with me, but my Mam was more excited than I was, she was finally getting a daughter she always wanted, when its all over and you start the road to healing, it is a great feeling.
Have a safe trip, everything will go right, its 2008.
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Oo you are almost airborne!  and once you are up there, high up next to the stars, you will never want to come down!  Wonderful news!  Have a great trip and enjoy it to the fullest, Valentina!  I'll keep you in my thoughts, and I promise that I will not forget about your new birthday! *writes date on her calendar*

All my best!

*hugs*

tink

Valentina,

You always in my prayers as you have approached your time.  But you will be fine and hapy after long last.

Peace my sister,
Janet

ya congrats. i'm not religious but i'll send you good wishes anyhow!

Hi Valentina, I would have missed this post if I hadn't been up late and clicking randomly for new threads. Congratulations on going to Thailand for your surgery in 7 day huh, "wow!!"
But yes of course I will send prayers.

I will be going to Quebec with Wing Walker on the 3rd on November for the surgery. Where ever she goes I go it don't mater to me where that is.

Cindy

Congratulations Valentina!  My prayers and good energy are with you!

Val

All the best, Valentina. I can imagine you are on pins and needles! Almost done, sweetie.

Nichole

Quote from: Valentina on September 12, 2008, 11:42:13 AM
Just wondering how I will manage the return trip home 3 weeks later. My parents will be with me, so I think I'm just going to be fine!

Congrats, Valentina!

For what it's worth, it took us 12 hours to drive home just 1 week after my SRS... and I did reasonably OK. Sore, but it was tolerable. I didn't drive though, so I just reclined the seat, took the pain meds I'd saved up, and tried to relax

Best wishes for a safe journey, easy op and speedy recovery!

~ Katie Marie ~

Good luck with your surgery Valentina! Have fun in Thailand. I've heard it's a beautiful country!

Best wishes Valentina.  ~Jealous~  But my day will come very soon

Have happy and safe trip and may you be blessed on your journey Valentina.

Thank you for all your good wishes everybody. We're home since Thursday & I'm good doing my follow up care.  I have minor discomfort but no pain. Feeling a little weak but happy to know that I had achieved my dream.  Still got to have my energy back but other than that I'm doing great.  My trip to Thailand was marvelous. Everybody was nice & helpful trying their best to speak English. Dr Sanguan demonstrated an ability to ensure that I was treated in the most effective way. The nurses were always on hand at the end of the call button and at no time I felt compromised. Walking along the private beach at the Hotel the evening before we came home is something I will never forget. Better stop now. Thank you everybody

Hi Valentina, wonderful to hear that your back safe and healing well. God Bless.

Cindy