It's been a busy and fun filled week. Some nice lunch dates, lots of projects around the house, and lots of pampering. Mixed in with that was a pre-op appointment which lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes (as long as the damn surgery is supposed to be!). For those of you wondering, I have decided to go for the total hysterectomy (tubes, ovaries, uterus, etc.). I just feel better knowing I have eliminated all those unnecessary organs as possibilities for future problems. It's still outpatient, laparoscopic, which is just crazy to me. Basically they make two incisions on either side of my belly button and then another hole in my belly button for the camera. They blow up my abdomen with CO2 to make it like a dome and then the little robot equipment goes to work. They remove everything vaginally, so there's no major incision. I'll be unable to drive or lift anything heavy (including Minna) for 2 weeks, plus or minus a few days. I've made a ton of arrangements with my fabulous family to help with meals and rides. The pre-op appt was intense. Blood work, chest xray, meeting with anesthesia and a nurse from "surgery education". They go over EVERY SINGLE detail about your health. And of course my medical condition and history is way more complicated than the last time I had surgery. I have to be at the hospital at noon on Tuesday. The biggest bummer is that all day Monday I can only drink clear liquids, I can't eat any solid food. And then starting midnight Monday night, I can only drink water or apple juice, up until 10 am Tuesday morning. So I will basically be a raving bitch starting at about 10am Monday morning.... I should be home Tuesday night if everything goes according to plan.
In preparation for the operation I have been treating myself quite well. Mani/pedi, facial, yoga and some good swims (another one hopefully tomorrow). Yesterday I took Talia ice skating, just the two of us, and we had a blast! This morning was her intro to dance class which is fun and then my niece's 2nd birthday party. Tomorrow Talia has a playdate in the morning and a Valentine's Tea Party at our neighbor's house in the afternoon. Monday is another birthday party. So it's a full weekend, but I'm enjoying the time with the family. It's amazing, we told Talia over lunch today about my surgery and she's such a seasoned vet with this stuff. She asked a few questions and then moved on. It's a relief to have it out there and not have to whisper about everything. But of course I'd rather not have to put her or any of us through this again.
I've been working on a post that talks about all the good that has come out of this experience. It will be good to focus on that after this final surgery is over. Soon.
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