IT IS FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN......2 WEEKS TIL SURGERY AND I AM CRAZY — Page 2

#26

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Posted: 11/7/06 at 4:54pm

Thanks Addy, for the adorable Teddy Bear. But where is the cuddly guy!

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#27

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Posted: 11/8/06 at 10:08pm

Shall I wear sexy night gowns in the hospital?

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"Friends are the people you chose as family."....Me.

#28

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Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:27pm

Best of luck to both of you!

Yenta-Seduce this hottie doctor and get us some pictures of him!

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#29

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Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:49pm

Holly, his wife might object. I was thinking of wearing a thong............but it might get lost.

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"Friends are the people you chose as family."....Me.

#30

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Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:53pm

*loves thongs*

Good luck GCY!

#31

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Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:57pm

Good luck Yenta!

I'm going in for important surgery in a week and a half...Do you all remember the trauma of my skiing accident in Slovakia? Well the metal is now rubbing against the tendon in my knee, making the surgery somewhat urgent. I'm worried, but hopeful all will go well...

#32

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Posted: 11/9/06 at 12:00am

I do recall that accident and the picture of your wound!

I hope all works out with you! You

#33

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Posted: 11/9/06 at 12:01am

Rob, please fix this site!!!!

Updated On: 11/9/06 at 12:01 AM

#34

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Posted: 11/10/06 at 6:00pm

I started a three week liquid fast to bring my BMI down before surgery. Ok, it's chocolate. A diet that lets you have 4 chocolate shakes a day isn't that bad.

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"Friends are the people you chose as family."....Me.

#35

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Posted: 11/10/06 at 9:55pm

Oh Yenta, congratulations! This is a very exciting and I'm sure emotionally difficult time as well...

Best of Luck!

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#36

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 12:18pm

It's funny Shira, I don't know where I am emotionally. I have waited a few years for this. The shock is still there.

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"Friends are the people you chose as family."....Me.

#37

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 6:27pm

Paradox-you have metal in your knee? that must be painful-good luck!

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#38

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 9:41pm

Congratulations Yents. Keep us posted.

Of course we hope all goes well during and after the operation.

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#39

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 9:57pm

Good luck to all of you throughout your medical endeavors! And a special congratulations to Yenta.

#40

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 10:21pm

DollyPop...I had to change hospitals and go to one in New Haven. It is called the Hospital of St. Raphael. What do you know about St. Raphael. I think Raphael is a Hebrew name. Refuah means to heal and el means G-d. Any insights?

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#41

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 10:28pm

St. Raphael is an Archangel. He appears in the Old Testament and is only mentioned by name once. He is often thought to be a matchmaker, so you may have very good luck with that cute surgeon!

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"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#42

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 10:34pm

St. Raphael gets his reputation as a matchmaker from his involvement with Sarah and her 7 husbands.

He's also a healer.

St. Raphael

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Updated On: 11/11/06 at 10:34 PM

#43

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 10:36pm

Thanks DP......I know I will be good hands. However, the surgeon is married.

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#44

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Posted: 11/11/06 at 10:41pm

According to what I just read, St. Raphael appears in Tobit, which I know is not really part of the Old Testament. It's in the Apocrypha. Very interesting story.

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#45

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 7:59pm

I have attended serveral appointments in the past 10 days at the hospital. Everything is moving so rapidly that I can barely catch my breath. I have my final pre-op meeting on December 6th and soon after that I will receive a date for surgery a little later that month. It is scary because I am not going to be in the hospital in my home city. But perhaps it is scarier living the way I am now. There is some light at the end of the tunnel and it looks healthy!. After a few weeks post -op, I plan to come into NYC for the first time in a few years and perhaps see a show.

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"Friends are the people you chose as family."....Me.

#46

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 8:07pm

Yenta i couldn't be more happy for you.
god bless.

#47

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 8:11pm

Oh, Liam, that was so sweet of you!

It brought a tear to my eye and I am sure Yenta appreciates it

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Updated On: 11/20/06 at 08:11 PM

#48

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 8:15pm

Yenta - be peaceful on this journey. So many things are going to change, but remember that the core of you - that IS you - is what will remain constant. Everything else is just the exterior details.

And maybe it's a good thing that you're going 'out of town' - then you can return in triumph, heralded for the courageous spirit you have shown. It takes the ultimate strength to confront the obstacles we face in life. You have my respect and admiration - and my truly heart-felt wishes that it leads to a fuller and happier life than you have known.

#49

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 8:16pm

Hey Yenta,

I'm very happy that your dream is finally coming true. This is the beginning of a brand new chapter in your life.

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#50

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Posted: 11/20/06 at 10:47pm

I, too, think it's terrific that this is finally happening for you. I remember the day you posted that you had been turned down for the surgery. It seems like that was a very long time ago, too.

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