The 8th of April. 38 days away, 2 weeks before the school holidays, and and a week before our school cross country.. the one thing I was looking forward to most.
The 8th of April is also the first day of my new life and a new back. Coming home from holiday last week I found a letter from the hospital, telling me that the date they have booked me in for my surgery is the 8th of April. I got a bit of a shock when I first found out, as I thought it would take longer to get a date, and for the first time, the fact that I was getting major SURGERY seemed real.
It took a day or two, but I soon got over the shock and became very excited. I think the next 38 days will go slower than the rest of the year, although they might also fly by once I wtart preparing!! I don't think I will know myself at all after this is all out of the way-Less pain, more breath, less hump, less appointments, even hips, fitting clothes, being able to stand and walk for longer, there are so many benefits that I never thought I would probably get again.
My back is more sore every day, and most of the time is the most painful when I'm not doing much at all, because it gets more stiff. If anyone has any tips on things to bring to the hospital, surgery/recovery tips, or just info you think is handy, please comment!! I think the date for my surgery is fantastic, it is two weeks of school off before the holidays, then two weeks of holidays, then I will possibly start part time after that, so it could not have worked out better :D
All in all, very exciting news, and only 38 days to go!!!!
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