FB...hang in there! Be positive...smile...be strong...you will be ok!

My hubby just had surgery on his ankle (A couple nights in the hospital, dislocation popped back into place, 11 screws, 2 titanium plates, 2 large pins, 39 staples, and lots of PT ahead)

I spent the morning with him in the pre-op (delayed because the doc had an emergency surgery before Chris {yes same name...hehe}) when he was taken into surgery I took off to Target (closest store) to occupy the first hour (only a 2 hour surgery). I also had a new Tetris game to play in the waiting room for the second hour...

Try to bring something with you that is mindless time passing...reading did not work for me!...if anything, go to the gift shop and pick up a child's game book.

I don't do so well with medical issues either....but when I was in highschool my Mom had a ton of issues with TMJ. She had a surgery done while my Dad was out of the country (he was an Air Force Pilot) She came home with 2 black eyes and a very yellow tone in her facial skin....it was kinda funny tho cause it was Halloween and she felt well enough to answer the door a few times and the kids thought she had the best makeup ever...hahaha

So...just be prepared for some wacky bruising on his face and DO NOT be afraid to call the docs office with any questions!

again...be strong! and take care of yourself too...he will need you!

Meanwhile...I will send you some positive energy!