September 17, 2004

Eat and Ice while support @ Work Post Op

Family support is so important, especially for this type of surgery. After I gathered all my information together, I flew out to Florida to spend a weekend there for the purpose to inform my immediate family first: my brother and mother. This was pretty important step. I needed to ask for thier total support, in whatexer way they could get to me. I had planned on going to FL before the operation and spending Christmas with my brother, 2 darling nephews- and beautiful niece...not to mention my mom . Then the plan was for me and my mom to fly to Duke together and fly back where I would reside at my mom's house for her to care for me. I was in bed for some time but am so thankful I had my whole family to help me...physically, emotionally, anyway. You need to surrender early on and know and accept that you will NOT be able to do many many things for some time and allow the family/support to help you. It helps them, that they can do something for you and it helps you. I am pretty independent so I worked extra hard at accepting the fact that I couldnt do anything, or much of. My family was wonderful and I will cherish those moments for a s long as I am here on earth!Nothing could replace those feelings...when I really needed help, they were there. I thank you from afar.
Hugs your family now, let them know you appreciate them. I know I do!
Star

Posted by Star on September 17, 2004 08:50 PM

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