Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Posted October 25, 2006 , I am glad you found the journal useful. It is so hard to write because you want to be honest and give a good depiction of what it is like but on the other hand it is emotional and I want to " lighten it up " for others to read. I decided to take the harder road so others can know it is a very tough road and be prepared. Best of luck with your surgery. > > Am now 6 weeks out till surgery. Am doing ok. Pretty much prepared with > what I needed to get for myself at home and in hosp. (had the best time > silkie jammie shopping) I didn't think I would be needing that > preparing for surgery CD., but had myself a bit of a meltdown last week. > We had made plans and reservations for when I go into the hosp. Staying > in Frisco near the hosp. the night before, and Bob will be staying at > one of the places our time share has in Frisco for the next 3 days the > first week, repeat the next week. > said she will come to stay with me 3 or 4 nights that first week. > (she is the best!). That way Bob can still work (he works nights) and > save the days off so he can be home with me 5 or 6 weeks afterward. My > aunt said she will come stay the second week. > After all the plans were said and done and my mind got all wrapped > around it...well, 'YIKES I AM HAVING SURGERY' kept spinning through my > mind. I know why I'm doing it, I'm glad I am doing it, its just its > surgery. ugh. > I did go ahead and get the bedrail I was looking at. It just arrived > and is really very nice. Its not large, 17 inches wide. As my dresser > is right next to my bed, I thought it would be great to have for balance > while dressing (or being dressed as the case will be). I am such > a 'weeble'now, am sure I will be unsteady later. Got my raised > potty (or as my son said, ah mom you got a potty chair, how cute). > and the shower stool should arrive this week. > I am trying to concentrate on all the great things that I won't HAVE to > do...like cleaning up after the bird (its a big bird, makes a big > mess), mopping the floors. I have been waiting 34 years not to have to > mop a floor. how cool is that! > > > : I am so glad you posted your journal for us to read. I did > read it aloud to Bob, especially the last posting. I wanted him to know > all that can go on afterward and you provided so much info. Thank You. > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Posted October 25, 2006 , You are really getting down there now....the weeks will tick off quickly. If you have all the other " bases " covered...spend time on you now and whatever you enjoy. And in a completely different context...I suggest you concentrate on keeping healthy and doing whatever you can to be in good shape the day of surgery. Eat a good diet and drink lots of water. Keep away from sick people and start carrying a tube of antibiotic hand cleaner in your purse. Lord knows you don't want to reschedule. It sounds like you have a good plan in place with your hubby, and even standing by to help...isn't that terrific?!! A year ago she couldn't have even thought about standing by a bedside and helping and now she can...yippee! I miss my potty riser...I would have kept mine indefinitley...I hope you have put it on already to enjoy the attributes of this miraculous invention! And enjoy this housekeeping free period. It doesn't last forever...just for awhile. Hopefully your hubby and family will help out as long as necessary to let you heal as you need. The dirty floors can certainly wait for that. The worse thing that happens is you walk around with your feet making a suctioning sound every time your take a step...no biggie! Stay calm....the weeks will pass faster than you can imagine! Cam Quote
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