Today is fri aug 31. My friend Dee got here thur. and my dr's appointment today went as planned. My back surgery is scheduled for wed. I am so nervous!!!! I need the surgery. I can't function with this much daily pain. But having a medical background I know of several things that can go wrong. Odds are that I will be fine. Odds are that I will recovery at a normal pace. Odds are that I will be back to work in Nov as planned. Odds are that I will walk out of the hospital feeling so much better. Odds are......ya! right! Odds!!!!! I have never done anything the easy way in my entire life. Odds are I will continue the streak with this surgery. I won't be on line for several days starting sat morning. I have a lot of things to do to make it easier for my friend who is helping me before and after surgery. Odds are I will never be able to repay her or the other friends who have helped me sooooo much. Odds are I will be worried over nothing.... Gods I hope so. Just once may the odds be in my favor. But the odds are....................