I wanted to stop in for a moment to let you know that I will be in your corner through the various stages of your surgery/healing and
you on.
There might be some sisters that are absolutely ready to get things underway as the anxiousness of waiting feels like it takes forever. For other sisters that might be super nervous or just a little scared, please take a deep breath. This is one more hurdle or stepping stone along a path that we face and with each, it will make us stronger.
Here are a few tips that might provide useful:
1) Do any last minute cleaning/shopping/meal preps.
2) Utilize your time to pick up last minute items you might need for your spot. For items such as moist wipes (I got them too), a small pillow, Gas X, Chapstick, Stool Softeners, ice packs ready for your tummy, Reading material or crossword puzzles along with a small pad of paper & a pen
3) Enjoy yourself by getting your hair dazzled up and/or trimmed. Have a
/pedi done.
4) Put on some good
and
.
5) Spend time to
with friends while having a meal out and/or have a date night with your spouse or s/o. Enjoy some sweet family time and line up things you might want to do when you are in your nestled spot when you get home.
6) Follow your
instructions as it truly does help.
7) Charge your portal electronic devices and have the cords near your recovery spot. That way when you are resting and have a chance to read the vast wealth of information here it is right by your side.
I will drop in every day on your Recovery Thread ( which you will find in the Post Op section under Hysterectomy Recovery Reports ). Once there, you have the opportunity to connect, share, bond and ask questions with other sisters that will be healing from surgery during the same week as you.
Sunday is your Pre Op Open House, so try to peek in and get to know your sisters.
You are never alone. I will see you on the Other Side!!