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elleng

(136,091 posts)
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 07:18 PM Jun 2023

EDITED** Surgery postponed. Info later. THANKS, all.

Last edited Mon Jun 5, 2023, 02:00 PM - Edit history (2)

as surgery scheduled for Wednesday, exact time unknown.

Will leave home tomorrow afternoon for Johns Hopkins in Baltimore; daughter who lives in NJ will meet me Tuesday, and I'll see MD daughter regularly. Surgeon said expect to stay in hospital 2 nights.

Hope to see a good Brit show from 9 p.m., Endeavor on Masterpiece. WISH I drank, but it's not usually interesting to me.

FULL MOON tonight.

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EDITED** Surgery postponed. Info later. THANKS, all. (Original Post) elleng Jun 2023 OP
Good luck with your surgery Elleng. The best thing you can do is to try a stay relaxed. CentralMass Jun 2023 #1
Oh, wow, elleng - you've got a journey coming up! cilla4progress Jun 2023 #2
Hope everything goes well! questionseverything Jun 2023 #3
((Ellen)) blm Jun 2023 #4
Good luck! XanaDUer2 Jun 2023 #5
Best of luck to you elleng! I'm sure you will come through Maraya1969 Jun 2023 #6
Best wishes for a successful surgery, elleng, and quick recovery! Glorfindel Jun 2023 #7
I'm watching Dalgleish (AcornTV). British Polly Hennessey Jun 2023 #8
Love that series. MLAA Jun 2023 #9
You got this! You will be at one of the top hospitals in the country! Sending you calming vibes 💗 MLAA Jun 2023 #10
Positive thoughts & good vibes. CrispyQ Jun 2023 #11
Mind the doctors and nurses !!!! Good hospital !! Karadeniz Jun 2023 #12
Hoping for good results easy procedure and recovery question everything Jun 2023 #13
vibes for a successful procedure, and swift and complete healing! niyad Jun 2023 #14
Thanks, and NEW Episodes of Endeavor starting June 19 (on Ch. 22, at least!) elleng Jun 2023 #30
Thank you! very good to know! niyad Jun 2023 #40
Wishing you all the best with your surgery. Fla Dem Jun 2023 #15
Good luck... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #16
Good luck. multigraincracker Jun 2023 #17
WOW! They do hips TOO!!! LOL! elleng Jun 2023 #26
I will be thinking of you, wishing the very best for your surgery. Let us know, when you are up to CTyankee Jun 2023 #18
Best wishes for a successful outcome and rapid healing. diva77 Jun 2023 #19
Wishing you all the luck in the world! ShazzieB Jun 2023 #20
Keep this thought in your mind "This will soon pass" and allow yourself to stay calm Escurumbele Jun 2023 #21
Understandable! ancianita Jun 2023 #22
K n R ! Thanks for posting!... JoeOtterbein Jun 2023 #23
It will be over before you know it. pandr32 Jun 2023 #24
Good Luck! mgardener Jun 2023 #25
Whatever takes your mind off your worries might be a big help. calimary Jun 2023 #27
all the best! panader0 Jun 2023 #28
Good luck! JudyM Jun 2023 #29
Sending you gentle healing e-hugs! Sparky 1 Jun 2023 #31
Good luck... hope all goes well. mountain grammy Jun 2023 #32
Good luck ybbor Jun 2023 #33
Wishing you the best. Solly Mack Jun 2023 #34
All the good forces of The Universe will be going with you. Hugs. Try to stay calm. LoisB Jun 2023 #35
wishing you smooth sailing/travels to and fro orleans Jun 2023 #36
;-) elleng Jun 2023 #39
i love this!! thank you so much for sharing this picture. orleans Jun 2023 #41
Magnificent moon, elleng! thatcrowwoman Jun 2023 #46
Hopkins a world class hospital. bottomofthehill Jun 2023 #37
Good luck elleng! orangecrush Jun 2023 #38
Good luck! GPV Jun 2023 #42
Wishing you the best elleng bronxiteforever Jun 2023 #43
Wishing you the best with your surgery! CousinIT Jun 2023 #44
Good luck MuseRider Jun 2023 #45
Good luck ellen... MiHale Jun 2023 #47
Good luck Ellen! PatSeg Jun 2023 #48
Wishing you the best, ellen! 70sEraVet Jun 2023 #49
Best of luck to you. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2023 #50
Oh good grief ellen.. did not know you were headed for surgery Peacetrain Jun 2023 #51
Will keep the epic vibes for you. onecaliberal Jun 2023 #52
All the good vibes and best wishes to you, ellen! 💖 crickets Jun 2023 #53
we are here for you my sweet! Skittles Jun 2023 #54
Thanks! Having one of 3 appointments tomorrow, elleng Jun 2023 #55

CentralMass

(15,539 posts)
1. Good luck with your surgery Elleng. The best thing you can do is to try a stay relaxed.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 07:22 PM
Jun 2023

Hydrate well the next couple of days.

cilla4progress

(25,916 posts)
2. Oh, wow, elleng - you've got a journey coming up!
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 07:23 PM
Jun 2023

Holding you in my heart.

Sounds like you've got real good support!

Polly Hennessey

(7,458 posts)
8. I'm watching Dalgleish (AcornTV). British
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 07:34 PM
Jun 2023

detective series taking place in 1970s. It’s on Amazon Prime. Good stuff.

MLAA

(18,602 posts)
10. You got this! You will be at one of the top hospitals in the country! Sending you calming vibes 💗
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 07:39 PM
Jun 2023


Keep us posted. I donated a kidney there in 2003 and they were fantastic.

multigraincracker

(34,090 posts)
17. Good luck.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:37 PM
Jun 2023

Great hospital. My brother just had his second hip replaced there last week. No pain and was there overnight.

CTyankee

(65,041 posts)
18. I will be thinking of you, wishing the very best for your surgery. Let us know, when you are up to
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:39 PM
Jun 2023

it, how you are doing.

diva77

(7,880 posts)
19. Best wishes for a successful outcome and rapid healing.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:40 PM
Jun 2023

Glad you have some entertainment planned too-- good distraction!



ShazzieB

(18,675 posts)
20. Wishing you all the luck in the world!
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:53 PM
Jun 2023

I can relate to how you're feeling, because I've had a couple of major surgeries that I was VERY nervous about (plus some minor ones that I didn't lose too much sleep over). There's a point where you know you're going to have to put your trust in the surgeons, knowing that it is truly out of your hands, and man, is that a weird feeling! But at the same time, there is nothing like that feeling when it's all over, and you realize, "Hey, I made it through!" You will be so happy to know it's done and it was successful! So keep your eyes on the prizes and it will be over before you know it!

And wow, just look at all the people you have pulling for you here at DU! I pray that you will be lifted up by all of this support, and that it, together with the support of your family members, will carry you safely through this and out the other side with great results!

Escurumbele

(3,615 posts)
21. Keep this thought in your mind "This will soon pass" and allow yourself to stay calm
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:53 PM
Jun 2023

while trusting the doctors, it helps a lot. Once you are there, give yourself in to the entire experience, it will also help you to relax.

You will be fine...Good luck.

ancianita

(38,580 posts)
22. Understandable!
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 08:58 PM
Jun 2023

Best wishes for a successful surgery, elleng.

Between your daughters and Johns Hopkins professionals, you'll be in good hands.

And we'll be here waiting for your good news.

pandr32

(12,174 posts)
24. It will be over before you know it.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:03 PM
Jun 2023

Here's hoping you have an easy recovery and will be right as rain going forward.

calimary

(84,337 posts)
27. Whatever takes your mind off your worries might be a big help.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:21 PM
Jun 2023

Just know that your DU “family” will be thinking about you very intensely on Wednesday and sending you healing vibes all week!

Here’s a hug:

JudyM

(29,517 posts)
29. Good luck!
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:26 PM
Jun 2023

Though seems you already have that, with 2 daughters looking after you. Hope it all works out great, elleng.

ybbor

(1,605 posts)
33. Good luck
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:42 PM
Jun 2023

I hope everything goes smoothly!

I totally get it, I had my wisdom teeth removed at 54. I was scared as hell, and this place helped me through it.

You got this!

orleans

(34,973 posts)
36. wishing you smooth sailing/travels to and fro
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:53 PM
Jun 2023

glad you're going to a great hospital

and you'll be seeing family.

i always look for the moon when i take my dog out each night. it was so pretty last night.

anyway -- sending you some love and advanced healing vibes

looking forward to your speedy recovery and future updates





bottomofthehill

(8,823 posts)
37. Hopkins a world class hospital.
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 09:58 PM
Jun 2023

You will get great care at an amazing hospital. I will remember you in my evening prayers but I am betting prayer aside, the surgeons at Hopkins have you.

Looking forward to hearing from you when you get out!

Peacetrain

(23,627 posts)
51. Oh good grief ellen.. did not know you were headed for surgery
Mon Jun 5, 2023, 01:11 PM
Jun 2023

take care.. I was just watching last seasons Endeavor on pbs passport to get caught up for the new season!.. hope all goes well..

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