We are coming close to the 6 week mark... My surgery is only 6 weeks away and I am looking forward to having it done and over with. I am a little nervous about the whole going under general anesthia and having a breathing tube down my throat during that time. Most people are concerned about the pain, me it's about having a tube stuck down my throat!
I just passed my last hurdle and have had my short term disability at work approved. I am lucky that the company has salary continuation at 100% of my salary up to 6 weeks and then after 6 weeks it reverts to 60%. I am only being told at this point I have to be out for 3 weeks, but just in case something happens it is good to know that I am covered.
It looks as though Brian will still be taking the week off for vacation and my mom is coming up for 3 days to help out with the girls and with recovery. So we've got all our help in place for after the surgery and now I just have all of the pre-op work that needs to be completed. I got the list and was floored at everything I have to do to prepare for the surgery. Start taking Iron pills, stop sun exposure to the chest and back, no Ibprofin and asprin 4 weeks before, etc. WOW. I have my pre-op testing scheduled for July 27th and final consultation on August 2nd.
Hope this finds everyone well.
~Erin
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