If anyone knows me, other than in my career, I am not
always the most prepared person on the planet :/ I try really really hard but I think God left
that bone out of my body when it comes to my personal life. The realization that I am going to be out of
surgery in less than two weeks has definitely shifted something in me and the “preparedness
bone” has been found (I hope it stays).
I have been very blessed to have 3 remarkable women to talk to that have
gone through these same surgeries (for either cancer or the gene) that have
been walking me through everything I need.
- I officially registered for my surgery this week and
paid my deposit so I thought this would be the perfect post as there is no
turning back now. Eek!!!
- First thing that was order was a Poucharoo -- It’s an
awesome little contraption that wraps around my waist so I can tote the 4
drains I’ll have around.
- Taking it back old school – I got a husband! I won’t be able to lay down (gotta drain
properly) and I won’t be able to get up easily so I was told to get a husband
so I can rest comfortably and in my own bed
- Button down shirts and button down pj’s
- Dry shampoo - even though my awesome hair dresser,
Laura, is going to go in the Monday after my surgery on her day off to wash my
hair - I know going days without showering/washing my hair isn’t going to be
the easiest so that is an essential
- Nonstick gauze, peroxide, qtips (pre going to thank
Ginny for helping where that is needed)
- Thank you notes (can’t wait to get them from Anne Marie
/ her company called Jack Paper Co)
- My mom is taking a leave of absence from work to help
me esp. when Stephen has to go back to work
- I have made an appointment to get my eye brows and
under arms waxed (won’t be able to lift my arms for a while so that one is
self-explanatory)
- Pedicure is booked – I need to feel like a girl as much
as I can. You will all be pleased to
know that I will not be losing my toe nail :)
- Maid is scheduled to come the day of my surgery to deep
clean our house so I am lucky to not have to worry about that
- I am even luckier to have wonderful people in my life
to sign up to bring us meals for a couple weeks after my surgery – THANK YOU to
those amazing people!
That’s about all I have scheduled/bought for now. It’s not a sexy post but it sort of stunned
me that I am having to get prepared for after my surgery (thanks again for
those 3 women) as it is going to be weird not being able to raise my arms for a
while. For others that have gone before me, if you think of anything I need
please don’t hesitate to contact me, I am always all ears to make my life and
those around me easier for bit after my surgery.
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