Can I do this by myself?

On Wednesday my husband (active duty Air Force) left for a 3 month deployment to Iraq. We knew that he had to leave when I was going through the whole process of getting approval and a date. Before he left I was confident that I could handle the whole surgery thing with the help of my mother and everything would be fine without him. Now that he is gone I am not so sure. I guess I am just getting a little nervous or maybe I am just being a baby! I am trying to think of all the good things about having my surgery while he is gone (i.e. I will be skinnier when he gets home, my mom coming to visit, etc) to keep the nerves away but it is not working. Any advice my fellower Augusteers? Joan P.S. Say a little prayer for our troops!

You CAN do it, and you're not being a baby. Your Mom will be a big help. I just sent a prayer for you and your hubby. God is good! Sorry you will be without your hubby for a while - we all appreciate the sacrifice he & you make for your country. I'll pray he's back soon & well. God bless!

Jill-- Thank you for the prayers and support. I am usually not such a wimp when he goes away. In fact, I am starting to get used to it but since this surgery is such an unknown I guess I was just getting a little nervous. I am thankful that my mom is coming although I hope she doesn't drive me too nuts! I really appreciate your kind words. I am feeling better already. August here we come! Joan

I have faith that you can do it! I know we won't be "there" with you, but I promise we will be "here" with you! I will be going through this alone as well. I don't even have anyone going to the hospital with me!!! You are so strong and courageous just with your husband going away, you will be just as strong for this. We will be hear every step of the way with support!! Hugs to you and prayers for the safe return of hubby! Tab

Tab-- I am so sorry. Here I am going on like a baby and you are standing strong without anyone's help at all. Your post really put everything in perspective. I should stop worrying and start being strong like you! Ok, so we will just support each other and make it through this with the rest of our August friends just fine!! Thank you for the pick me up and prayers for the hubby! Joan

Joan, Your surgery page says you are having it Lap. I have heard that is the faster recovery. I think you will be fine with your mom's help. Also, as an Air Force wife myself---I know you can do it. You have to be a strong person to live this lifestyle. I think you are just a little stressed right now with your husband deployed. Give it some time to settle. Email me anytime, Christie

Christie-- Yeah! AF wives!! Thank you for the understanding and support. I guess I am just going a little stir crazy since he left. I just have to keep thinking of the reunion we will have when he gets back. I would love to keep in touch through this process! Joan

Joan, Yes, lets keep in touch! I would love that. [email protected] Christie

Sure you can do it........Your never alone! Just enjoy moms help and remember we are here too Good luck and God Bless.....Keeping thinking those positive thoughts ~Shay

Oh yes, you can do it! You have worked so long to get to this point. Not having your husband with you will be a bit difficult, but what a wondrful beauty you will be when he returns. My prayers will be with both of you. Marla