3 Weeks To Go

The nerves are settling in.  I can’t believe how fast the past few weeks have gone!

I have a couple of things I need to get before the op to make things easier at home…number one on the list is satin pj’s and/or sheets to make getting in and out of bed easier! (Thanks for the tip Nicki!)
Non-slip bath/shower mat and a shower seat (not sure if I will get the shower seat yet, but I used one while in the hospital last time and it made things so much easier – ACC will provide this with a doctor’s certificate).  Of course with Christmas just around the corner I need to get my bum into gear and do some shopping as this won’t be much fun on crutches! I have sent my financial details to ACC to help the boss out with the paper work, not sure what’s happening with that so will have to email my case manager again to get the papers sent out.

Hamish has organised to have the two days after my op off work to help me around the house etc.  It works out quite well as surgery is on Tuesday and the Friday is a public holiday.  Yes, I have managed to book my surgery on Cup Day…maybe I should buy a fancy hat to wear into theater?  Gotta beat those disposable caps, even if they do match the knickers!

I have again organised to spend a few days in Auckland with Mum and Mike a couple of weeks post-op to get me out of the house as I’m sure I will be bored by that stage!  I apparently might have underestimated the amount of time I will be spending on crutches and will likely still be on them then, so navigating the airport and plane may prove interesting.  Mum wants to teach me how to make some ‘miniatures’ as she’s right into them at the mo!  Thought I might try to make some tinsy fruit   See her work here http://invokinglibitina.blogspot.com/ so cute!