ok im so excited//nervous//scared//happy

my surgery is in 8 days and i start my pre op diet tomorrow...am i going to be starving all week??? i dont kno if ill have a slip up before my surgery!! and what about the amount of time its going to take before i recover..i have a 7 month old that is at a very very active stage...im worried about taking care of her while being in pain....any mothers out there have any advice for me????

I don't know if your family is near you, but this is a good time of year to hire a mother's helper. If you know a say, 10 -13 year old that likes to baby sit. They could help with the bending and lifting that comes with a baby that age. They can keep the baby entertained while you heal up.

Is your husband going to take any time off as well? My kids are school age now *sad face* and he really stepped up and into the routine. He had to leave work earlier than normal, but didn't have to take any full days. Over the weekend HE was chef, chauffeur, etc.! Knowing that was in place really helped me to relax and not try to do too much.

Best wishes on your surgery!

Teena