I'll miss talking to EVERYONE on PT!

[davidpizzica]

Gini, right now it's 3:13 a.m. here, and I'm sleepless in Pittsburgh!! The crumb of a boss wants me to go to work at 5:30! GEESH! I've said this this before and I'll say it again: PTers are the greatest group of people on the net!! My primary goal is to start bowling again, and my second goal is to come back and order a DOTD from RICHARD!! (too many exclamation points?)

[Rachel]

The 3:00 am wake-ups, how well several of us know them. This anxiety before your surgery is probably much worse than the surgery or recovery experience will ever be. I've have several cousins who have had knee and hip replacements, all of which went very well. Best wishes and prayers are coming from out this way.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Rachel
The 3:00 am wake-ups, how well several of us know them. This anxiety before your surgery is probably much worse than the surgery or recovery experience will ever be. I've have several cousins who have had knee and hip replacements, all of which went very well. Best wishes and prayers are coming from out this way.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Rachel
The 3:00 am wake-ups, how well several of us know them. This anxiety before your surgery is probably much worse than the surgery or recovery experience will ever be. I've have several cousins who have had knee and hip replacements, all of which went very well. Best wishes and prayers are coming from out this way.

Rachel, the anxiety of not knowing exactly what is going to happen will probably be worse than the actual surgery, I think that's why I'm past nervous and into scared stiff!!

[ChrisH]

Aw, {{hugs}} David. I'm sure all will be fine.

Be thinking of you.

Good Luck
Chris

[Randi]

David, I think you need a few slushies in the Bar - have some on me! Will send lots of positive thoughts that all goes well. Make sure they know which knee it is!

How long will you be in for? I hope my card will get there in time.

Best wishes for a succesful Surgery - don't dig too deep into the drugs and you come hopping back out in no time!

[carole]

David I know you will be feeling really nervous by now, of course we are a day ahead here i forgot about that, so by golly that gives you one day grace, but seriously I can only imagine how scarey it is for you, and I am more than happy to be your crutch anytime lol.

I am sure you will be in good hands David, and I know all will go well, its not going to be a piece of cake as the saying goes mate, but the rewards will be at the end of it all, when you are again painfree, and that my friend will be pure heaven.

TAKE MUCH CARE AND HUGS.!!!!!!!!!!!

PS David when I left school many moons ago, I worked in a private surgical hospital, and saw so many hips and knees done, and even in those days they were marvellous, just think how quick the recovery would be now and the procedure must be perfected compared with over 30 yrs ago, hope that helps you feel a bit better.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I know just how to get you well as fast as possible. We can dress Mario up as a nurse and send him to take care of you! Keep your eye out for a hairy nurse wearing a diaper!

[Karen]

David - at which hospital are you gonna be? What's your surgeon's name - just so we can direct prayers correctly!

[rg_girlca]

David, if you have every bit of confidence in your doctors, then things will go more smoothly for you. Think happy thoughts on the day of your surgery like, PT, Thursdays, your sweetheart, Mario, ya know stuff like that. Before I went into for surgery, I was laying on a beach, under a palm tree, drinking Pina Colada's. Next thing I knew, I was in la-la land feeling relaxed.

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Prayers and positive thoughts heading out your way.

[Rachel]

Originally posted by david p
Rachel, the anxiety of not knowing exactly what is going to happen will probably be worse than the actual surgery, I think that's why I'm past nervous and into scared stiff!!

Having an anxiety disorder myself, I do understand *scared stiff*.
Please ask your doctor, the nurses, and other staff with whom you come in contact any questions you have on your mind. Also tell them about your anxiety, there may be something they can do to help. For me it has always helped to let others know just what I am feeling, it sort of diffuses some of the stress.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
I know just how to get you well as fast as possible. We can dress Mario up as a nurse and send him to take care of you! Keep your eye out for a hairy nurse wearing a diaper!

MOFF, better get him a nurses cap, too! Just to help him blend in! LOL LOL

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by carole
David I know you will be feeling really nervous by now, of course we are a day ahead here i forgot about that, so by golly that gives you one day grace, but seriously I can only imagine how scarey it is for you, and I am more than happy to be your crutch anytime lol.

I am sure you will be in good hands David, and I know all will go well, its not going to be a piece of cake as the saying goes mate, but the rewards will be at the end of it all, when you are again painfree, and that my friend will be pure heaven.

TAKE MUCH CARE AND HUGS.!!!!!!!!!!!

PS David when I left school many moons ago, I worked in a private surgical hospital, and saw so many hips and knees done, and even in those days they were marvellous, just think how quick the recovery would be now and the procedure must be perfected compared with over 30 yrs ago, hope that helps you feel a bit better.

Carole, I went by nervous two weeks ago. I'm now into scared stiff! Thank you, Carole for caring SO MUCH! I just can't stand waiting! BTW, one thing I'll miss doing is driving. I'm just about to pay my car off, and I won't be able to drive for awhile. I'm sorry I'm starting to ramble on here. Carole, you are on beautiful person!

[slick]

David, do you have anyone to collect your mail for you while you're in hospital?

[davidpizzica]

Slick, I'll have my brother come by the house and pick up my mail. Then he can give me the cards. He's going to make sure the cats are fed and watered, too. Slick, BTW, I'm starting to get alot more nervous as it gets closer!