How to Tell a Child??

I am a volunteer for Big brothers big sisters - my Little is 9 years old. I am scheduled for surgery on December 31st. I need to tell her about this surgery or something because I probably won't beable to do anything with her for awhile afterwards. Those of you with kids - what did you tell them? Or just let them assume you are dieting? She is a smart kid - and I will probably have to tell her mother also - just so she doens't think I have a terminal illness or something. Thanks in advance.

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