Well, we were hoping for a surgery date for Charlotta's scoliosis in April, and we got one in May. Not too bad for the Canadian medical system. Her operation will take place on Monday, May 16. Less than two weeks away!
I have to admit that I'm more anxious than relieved. It will be major surgery, and I'm worried about how she will get through the operation, as well as the whole recovery process. I'm also worried about her rehabilitation process, what her mobility will be and what her physical limitations will be. In a nutshell, I'm just plain worried.
I have to believe that everything will turn out for the best, and in the long run Charlotta will be better off having had the surgery. We have a pre-op meeting with the Drs next week, and I'm hoping to have some questions answered then. I have also spoken with another Mom whose daughter went through the same surgery last fall, and got quite a bit of information from her as well.
Another really neat thing happened to me last week. I was walking down our street, when I stopped to say 'hi' to the pastor's wife who lives down the street. We chatted for a few minutes and she asked how the kids were doing, and I said 'fine.' And then she asked again how Charlotta in particular was doing (like she knew what was on my mind!). I told her about the surgery and that I was a little worried and then, right there in the middle of the street, she said a prayer for Charlotta that everything would go well. I was so touched! Everything is going to be OK.
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