Mary had her surgery this morning with Dr. Julie Freischlag at Hopkins. She is there all by her lonesome you guys! They will be discharging her from the hospital within 24 hours to an aftercare site close by where she will be staying for the next week (my guess is until the doctor removes the drainage tube and releases her to go back home).

Hopefully Mary won't be driving herself home but I wouldn't put it past her - she is stubborn by her own admission! Seriously though, this person is a caregiver to her mom (stricken with Alzheimer's), trains dogs for the disabled for a living...

I think it was Di who said it in an earlier post - why does it seem like TOS always hits the one in the family others depend on the most?

Mary if you read this we are all here to support you and wish you a strong recovery from this monster. Don't push the river!

Yes, well god bless every oe of us for making it through this crazy life.

Thinking good thoughs at eastern shore lady today, and hoping things go well.

Hitting me hard today because I have decided as of last week i am for sure done fighting, going to go have surgery. not sure who with yet, but definitely having it.

Thanks for posting, Alison...take care of you, too.

Johanna

I'm thinking about you and I'm hoping that you're ok. I know it'll be hard for awhile, but hang in there. It does get better.

Please let us know how you're doing when you can. You can always PM me anytime.

Dearest Allison, thatnks for the update, I am not sure why I thought Tuesday was surgery. My prayers for a speedy recovery and ongoing healing are with her. Also, for her Mom's care too. I bet it is frightening for her to have strangers caring for her right now.

My love,
Di

Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.
Take it easy and Go slow.. Here are some flowers to brighten your day..
Many Hugs
Dawn

Mary, I also hope you're doing well, and that your recovery goes well! Let us know how you're doing...we'll miss you!

Be as gentle with yourself that you can be.

Best wishes for a fast and safe recovery from the surgery.

Thanks for posting this Alison....
Mary,
You have my prayers also for a speedy recovery with no complications.
We are thinking about you...Hope

By now you've probably been released to aftercare. Like the others, I too hope that the surgery went smoothly, and that your recovery is speedy and uneventful!

Best wishes,
Stardust

Mary,

Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way. Take it easy and rely on the kindness and help of others.

Best wishes