Miss Ginnie, You kick b***!! You are a WONDERFUL communicator and provide SUPERB SUPPORT!! Wishing YOU and EVERYONE, no more pain!

When I came here to NT I was sobbing so hard and shaking so hard that I could barely type. The wave of support that came to me was overwhelming. All my fears were talked about, and I calmed down. After my surgery, they were all here for me once again through the long healing process. My favorite saying is "do unto others, as you would have done unto You" this site does that over and over again. I am blessed to have found this place, I just decided it was the best place to be. I received support and I was able to stop freaking out. I think it was Waves, who was the first to talk to me. I want to be there for you too seahorse, as it made the world of difference for me. All will be OK in time. I hope you keep on posting and let us know how you are. Be good to yourself. ginnie

This place is a blessing. I was freaking out yesterday about my surgery and I know as Feb 22nd grows closer, it will get worse. I don't feel afraid to say something here about my fears and ask questions about things.
Thanks Ginnie for your support

I posted the day I left for the hospital! I was right here down to the time I walked out the door. We will be here for you. I did the freaky deek more than once. It is OK, those jitters will come and go. If your anxiety goes too high Maybe your pHysician can give you a calming medicine while you wait for this surgery. I was given something, I gratefully excepted it. Waiting is often the hardest part.
This coming wed. I have another proceedure. I am nervous too! I get an endoscopy again, biopsy again, and my throat stretched. I always get nervous and I can't help it. I don't like any of it just like the rest of us! I don't like being stuck with needles. I have my whinning days for sure, where I make my self more miserable than I have to be. I think no matter what we all have to go through, none of it is easy. That is why I stay right here with you . I know that I get comfort here too when I am scared. We just hang together as a group, and it seems to make the way easier. I hope you are OK today, and not in such bad pain. ginnie

Hey Miss Ginnie, my brother gets his throat stretched on a regular basis and it's old hat to him by now. Bless his heart, he went years without eating steak because of it, and still would get choked in the middle of meal on most anything. Now he eats everything he wants to in comfort. I shall be thinking of you Wednesday and sending you all the good thoughts and well wishes that you so freely extend to the rest of us!!

[I] am glad you told me about your brother getting his throat stretched. That sure helps me. I just plain get nervous for any proceedure. I have that risk with barretts esophagus which is more to worry about than the throat stretch. I know I will be OK, and then maybe I can eat again without choking. thanks for the post. ginnie