And he has good reason really. He is the only one who remembers my last surgery - the sponge surgery. He had just turned 4 and remembers that I was in the hospital for days, he didn't see me for awhile, but talked to me daily. He was really scared - as we all were during that time. It was horrible.
Fast forward to now. I am having my gall bladder removed on Wednesday (very, very different from the sponge surgery). When I scheduled it, my dh and I talked to him about it and he seemed fine. We have been VERY careful not to mention anything in front of him. He has been very excited about his grandparents coming tomorrow.
I have nervous energy, but I am trying so hard not to act like anything is out of the ordinary. I am sure they can sense my unease, but I really am trying.
This afternoon, as we are walking out of school, he asks me if I am still having surgery tomorrow. I said, "No, it is Wednesday AFTER Grammy and Papa get here. Why? Do you have any questions?" He asked if I had to stay overnight. No. Do I have to have a tube in my nose again. No. Will I be ok. I sure hope so!!
I just feel so bad for him. I know it was so hard for him last time and I know he is scared now, too, even if he doesn't say he is. We have fun stuff planned for when Grammy and Papa are here, too. He is seven now.
Do you think I should speak to his teacher about it? Just sort of mention that he may be distracted on Wednesday?
My son is worried about my surgery
) so he won't be as worried all day!
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