ItsMyLife1
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!!