Farewell My Friends....My Scoliosis Surgery Is March 20th, so this Is The Real Deal!!

[Musicman408]

Ok, so just to clarify, my scoliosis surgery is Tuesday March 20th. Tomorrow I have pre admission testing at the hospital, and the Monday before my surgery I have an appointment with the spine doctor. I am very nervous, but I feel liek I am in a good place.

Last Tuesday, I talked with a preacher at my church, and really got me feeling good about things. Regardless, it is a huge undertaking (it being two surgeries and all) and I am still quite scared, and it still seems like it won't happen, I don't know, it is just freaking me out. Since you are dealing with the spine, and it is as MAJOR of an operation as you can get, you could die, become paralyzed and or go blind. All of these things are rare, but even if there is just a .1 percent likelihood, it needs to be mentioned.

My time on the Ledge will be significantly diminished for the next week and a half, and for several weeks after the surgery, I won't be posting so, I just wanted to say and official good-bye, and that I am going to miss you guys. I told my parents that I want FM/Stevie playing in my room on a 24/7 basis.

An awesome little note here, yesterday I visited a pediatric surgeon who will be watching over me during the operation to make sure everything goes well with my diaphragm (I was born with a diaphragmatic hernia) and he asked me what kind of music I liked. So, I of course told him and he was blown away, saying that he loves the Mac as well. He way them at the Gaylord center in Nashville during SYW Very cool if you ask me, and he says he will have their music playing in the operating room.

OK, so anyway, I just wanted to make an official farewell and tell the whole community that I will miss you guys and will get back to you as soon as possible, although soon may be about a month.

You all take care of yourselves, and your families, and tell them you love them. You never know when something could happen and you might not see them again.

Love You Guys ,
Ethan

[ELIUD]

Hey kid,

I'll say a prayer for you as I know how scary it is to have any kind of surger. And your's sounds pretty major. I wish I had asked for some Mac or Stevie during my surgeries. Anyway, I hope your recovery is swift and painless with no setbacks.
Take care and maybe you can post in the hospital if they or anybody can get a laptop for you. Just don't come up wiith anymore polls if you do. Life's too short you know?

Best of luck to you.
Eliud

[chiliD]

Best of luck, Ethan. I hope everything goes BETTER than expected and you get back here in not just good, but GREAT health.

[Johnny Stew]

I'm sending a lot of positive thoughts and well wishes your way, Ethan.
I'm sure everything is going to go perfectly, and you'll soon feel better than you ever have.

Take good care of yourself.

[estranged4life]

Good luck kiddo, Hope all goes well with your surgeries and recovery.

[Peestie]

Good luck with the surgery, I hope everything goes well for you and you're back here real soon!

[Musicman408]

Thank you all for your warm wishes. I am sure they will help. I am in a good place right now for this whole thing

[gldstwmn]

Godspeed.

[amber]

Good luck.

[BTFLCHLD]

take care and resteasy after surgery...sounds like you are in good hands and I wish you well.

[Brad]

Good luck! You'll be fine.

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Ok, so just to clarify, my scoliosis surgery is Tuesday March 20th. Tomorrow I have pre admission testing at the hospital, and the Monday before my surgery I have an appointment with the spine doctor. I am very nervous, but I feel liek I am in a good place.

Last Tuesday, I talked with a preacher at my church, and really got me feeling good about things. Regardless, it is a huge undertaking (it being two surgeries and all) and I am still quite scared, and it still seems like it won't happen, I don't know, it is just freaking me out. Since you are dealing with the spine, and it is as MAJOR of an operation as you can get, you could die, become paralyzed and or go blind. All of these things are rare, but even if there is just a .1 percent likelihood, it needs to be mentioned.

My time on the Ledge will be significantly diminished for the next week and a half, and for several weeks after the surgery, I won't be posting so, I just wanted to say and official good-bye, and that I am going to miss you guys. I told my parents that I want FM/Stevie playing in my room on a 24/7 basis.

An awesome little note here, yesterday I visited a pediatric surgeon who will be watching over me during the operation to make sure everything goes well with my diaphragm (I was born with a diaphragmatic hernia) and he asked me what kind of music I liked. So, I of course told him and he was blown away, saying that he loves the Mac as well. He way them at the Gaylord center in Nashville during SYW Very cool if you ask me, and he says he will have their music playing in the operating room.

OK, so anyway, I just wanted to make an official farewell and tell the whole community that I will miss you guys and will get back to you as soon as possible, although soon may be about a month.

You all take care of yourselves, and your families, and tell them you love them. You never know when something could happen and you might not see them again.

Love You Guys ,
Ethan

good luck w/ everything!!!~

[ryan8472]

Good luck with everything Ethan, I hope all goes well and you're back on your feet in no time! Take care.

[Phoenix]

Good luck man.

[SuzeQuze]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Music will be great for you and your healing. I think that everything will work out fine and you will be okay and better then ever.