I'm so excited I got banded today but I feel a little guilty b/c nobody knows! I am single and living in a new city and had decided I definatly needed a new start.

I told a little fib at work and told them i was having a different procedure to explain the time off. I just don't feel like telling anybody and not sure if i will want too. I have alot of friends but they are spread out living in different cities. My mom and dad are having their own struggles (dad just had major surgery thursday) and I didn't want to worry them.

I took a cab to and from the hospital today (I only live a mile away) so I didn't think it was a big deal. I did really well! The surgery was at 7:30am and I was home by 11am. The nurse told me i was a strong little fireball! I am out walking circles in my courtyard every 3 hours (2 laps, 3 laps, then 4) and I am done for the day...don't want to OVER do it.

I am just really proud of myself for doing this all on my own and am just wondering if I should be feeling guilty or if it was wrong not to ask for any help from family, friends, or co-workers.

What do ya'll think? Anyone else taking this on by themselves??? Am I crazy to do this??

@bobthedog - You can defintelly do it! I am getting some much needed alone time anyway while i am recovering instead of ppl around, its actually kinda nice. My job is really stressful and I travel alot so this has been a change. Just get everything ready b4 surgery!

I cleaned my entire apt, did ALL laundry (a feat for me), rented some movies, got 2 books, stocked up on my Water, SF Jello, protien shakes, broth, Gas-X, chewy Vitamins...you know the "start up kit" for us bandsters!

I'm not gonna lie, i was scared and it was a little lonely lieing in the hospital bed all by myself waiting for surgery. But all the nurses were super cool and hung out with me a little extra i think. Especially in recovery...God bless em!

Anyway, day 2 is over... gas still isn't, gross. (never in my wildest dreams would i have thought about it so much). I do love my liquid hydrocodone though! Is that wrong? lol, it makes me sleep and when I sleep...no gas pain!

@losethemess - I guess we're both a couple of liars!!! Oh well. My coworkers are wonderful and i really do love them. I just didn't want all the "expections" and looks, whispers, blah blah blah.... I just wanted this to be for ME, and nobody else ya know? I can't imagine doing this with a little one crawling/walking around...you're the brave one!!! Good luck to you!

I am very impressed by your courage! I don't think I could have done it without the support of my family, but I'm also a big baby.

Here's hoping that your gas pain is short lived. For me, it was by FAR the worst part of my recovery.

I live by myself as well and didn't tell anyone about my surgery. This was an interesting challenge because I went back to work not even 2 days after my surgery and I also had to care for my two dogs as well as myself alone.

You are really strong. At some points it can be hard, but I almost prefer doing things like this alone.

Since my first surgery I have had many others ( more than 6 surgeries) and I have done it all by myself now it is just routine to me lol

Stay strong and keep well :smile2: