4 1/2 weeks until surgery

Feb 17, 2011

So I have 4 1/2 weeks until surgery.  I have been trying not to let my thoughts run crazy.  I look at people's before & after pics and I am amazed.  I hope for similar results.  I have been doing this with only one person knowing.  I have not told my family or friends. My number one reason is my daughter.  I am having surgery 4 days after her birthday.  I had spinal surgery several years ago and she was filled with anxiety and worry.  I don't want that happening again.  She was wonderful after I got home from the hospital.  She wouldn't let anyone else help me.  I love that about her.  SO, she will be told that I'm going on a business trip.  My mom knows I'm having surgery.  I just haven't told her the truth.  She thinks it for ovary/uterus issues since I have a lot of PCOS issues.  Very well.  That works for now.  Am I wrong for not telling?  Am I wrong for wanting to do this for me? My terms?  My way?  I will tell after I'm home from the hospital.

I'm fortunate that I work out of my house.  Computer & phone.  My boss has given me a week off.  No questions asked.  After this, I can work what I feel up to.  No bad I don't think.  I've had several surgeries in the past.  I have lived with chronic pain for 20 years before I had my spinal surgery.  I was actually in less pain in the recovery room.  The doctors were amazed.  They wanted to put me on morphine.  I asked for tylenol.  Yes, I can handle pain.  From what I have read on people's blogs here, the pain does vary but does depend on how you handle pain.  I'm prepared.

What I am not prepared on is what I need in the house for afterward, like the first 2 weeks at least.  I'm a planner.  I like to get things out of the way ahead of time.  I have several appointments coming up that I know all this will be discussed.  Guess I am getting antsy.  Impatient. 

I have been stocking up on my water.  Yeah.  No biggie.  I'm a big water drinker anyway.  I have been trying to drink in small sips.  Boy that takes adjusting to.

So peeps, what do I need to know?  Share your experiences with me.  Please.

Thanks!!
 

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