More than a year after making my first doctor’s appointment, surgery day is finally here! Well, tomorrow, at least. I have had so many questions, so I thought I’d post a short blog today on how I’m feeling and what’s going through my mind.
First, if you’re a new follower, check out this post that talks a bit more about what surgery I’m getting and why.
Questions and Answers
The most frequent question I’ve been getting is if I’m nervous. I almost feel weird saying “no, not at all.” But, this is a common procedure and I’m comfortable with both Northwestern and my surgeon.
Another one is how long I’ll be out for. To be honest, I’m not sure. Everyone reacts to surgery differently. I’m scheduled to be off work until July 2, but I may go back early, or I may take a few extra days.
In my head, I’m pretty adamant about getting back to normal as quickly as possible. I’ve talked to my doctor about when I’ll be able to return to low impact exercises vs. high impact. I’ve even talked to my favorite yoga instructor about poses that might work well for me.
What I’m Having a Hard Time With
This morning, I had to take the cats to a boarding facility for almost two weeks. This is the first time they’ve ever been boarded and if it weren’t for doctors orders, I’d let them stay home. I have a lot of guilt sending them off, but they’re in good hands at Old Town Animal Care Center where they’ve been sending me email updates and photos!
What I’m Most Excited About
Okay, yeah, I’m excited not to wear a bra with cups the size of my head. Or an extra support tank under my shirt every day. And I’m really excited to be able to run in one sports bra instead of two.
But, I received a call last week from a researcher at Northwestern who asked if they could take my breast tissue to use as a control sample while studying cancer. I actually started crying. I’m so thankful that something that’s been a burden to me for years, will be able to help others.
What’s Next …
Surgery is at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow and I should be out around noon! If you missed this post, know that my mom is going to be guest blogging on Thursday with a short update and the things she loves. After that, the blog and Instagram will be quiet while I recover.
I can’t thank y’all enough for your messages and well wishes. It means more to me than you know. Talk to you next month! <3
Aw I would definitely have a hard time leaving my kitties too! But it’s for the best and the time will go fast. BTW your black and white cat looks almost exactly like my cat Chumba, who was my faithful companion for 19 years. Best of luck!!
Aww, awesome! He’s my sweetheart! The other one is my troublemaker!