27 Days...

When I scheduled my surgery I was 83 days Preop, I am not 27 days out until "the day".  As the days wind down, I seem to get more and more on my plate (bad pun, sorry).  My son is busy with several things in/outside of school so that means Dad is busy with the same things or at least getting him there, I'm swamped at work with alot of off-site assignments, and my sister has discovered she has a health problem that will require several out of town doctor/hospital visits over the next few months.  She has two small kids that my wife and I help with occasionally and we have offered our assistance this time also.  So it looks like we may have FOUR kids in the house (7,6,4, and 4) right often for the next while.  I love the kids, but all of this is wreaking havoc on my nerves, they are already frayed because of the upcoming surgery.  My Mom, who worried waaaaaaaaaayyy too much about everything asked me if I was still going to have my surgery in light of recent events with my sister.  When I told her yes and that I would be fine, she asked me if I was trying to kill her...Whew!  You know, Mom, I'm in my thirties now; I'm a big boy (literally).  Don't have much to say or ask other that that, just tell me that I'm overreacting...please? Thanks everybody!

Don't sweat the surgery, dude.  Mine was this past tuesday and I'm already walking 3+ miles a day.  I have no pain and I'm not yet missing food.  Took my kid to hockey practice this morning and did a pre-skate with him. Just don't focus on anything but pre-op diet requirements, getting in as much walking/exercise to build up stamina, and you will breeze through this.    Literally, you are young and should have no problems. Good luck and keep everyone posted. Guy

Wow Guy, That's great to hear. Is it normal being able to walk around like that days after the surgery? Mine is Wednesday. Aloha

Good Luck on Wednesday. Walk as much as you can after the procedure and if all goes well you will be home by Friday. Guy

I would say that my recovery IS normal.  More and more guys have posted how routine this has become.  It's not all fun and games, I just put in a 2.5 hour nap to catch up on my energy, but now I feel great. My point is, please don't sweat the surgery and try not your significant family members push any extra stress down to you.  Tell your mother about "some other guys" experience to help her stop worrying as well. Dx posted a link a few days ago with some incredible 2006+ statistics that show you how advanced the procedure has become. Try to look back and find. Good luck, you'll be fine.

Wow, I'd ask your dr. for a prescription for  a lot of valium.  One of those in a glass of milk with dinner for each of the kids should help your nerves tremendously!  JUST KIDDING!!! Don't let your mother give you a guilt trip.  You've had this scheduled for a long time, and you don't want to let something interfere with it.  If you put it off now, it might happen again, and again, and you'll never get it.  You chose to make a positive life decision and improve your health.  The fam may not like it, but they and you will all get through this. Someday, maybe you'll all laugh about how crazy it was at your house during this time. Stay strong, and don't give in.