Preparing for Surgery

Wow - I am getting excited and a bit nervous. 5 weeks until surgery (20 Dec 04). I could of had it sooner, but wanted to wait until it was of less impact to my work and home. My 14 yr old sold wants to go up to Norman with me and stay with me. He wants to be by my side. I am unsure about it but thinking about it. I am visiting my parents over the Thanksgiving holiday and still wondering if I should tell them. Most of my friends have been supportive but am afraid they might not be. If anyone has an opinion on this send a reply. I also won $1000 at our church bazar this weekend so now know where my copays will come from.

It is a truly personal decision on who you tell. I told everyone.. Having someone at the hospital with you will help, but you would of course want to guage it being your son based on his maturity level, etc. You will jsut need to make sure you don't feel like you have to take care of him. That is why my sister stayed with me at the hospital, rather than my husband...NO KIDDING!!! Becky