How do you REALLY make it through post-op?

I've read 100 times, of supportive husbands(i have none).Then there are the wonderful caring and compassionate children, (none there either). And let's not forget those co-workers we have confided in to tell them of this "CRAZY scheme" we are about to subject ourselves to for the benefit of being able to live a bit longer and healthier.( i'm telling anyone) My question then is , how do you survive all of the hungers,and pains, without the consolation of a hubby/boyfriend, and innocent children sharing in the pain? Who do I wake up tyo in the middle of the night looking for answers to my feelings of complete discouragement? HOW DO YOU SURVIVE THE POST-OP? I'm not desperate just VERY VERY CONCERNED. I've benn alone all of my adult life. I just need ......?

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