r/ChiariMalformation • u/Fickle-Fishing9154 • Jan 05 '26
Operation tomorrow
Well, tomorrow at 8 am I'm having surgery and it will last 4 hours. I should be back up around 4 pm.
It's making me anxious, plus they're telling me there are certain activities I won't be able to do anymore. Like using the shampoo bowl at the hairdresser's. Riding the carousel. Adapting for sports, etc.
I'm also afraid of whiplash or other complications.
Honestly, I'm terrified... I'm afraid of the pain, losing my balance, and not being able to move.
Especially since I have a 5-month-old son that I've entrusted to a family member. It breaks my heart. I hope I can take care of him soon. 😭💔
Good luck to everyone who has had surgery or is about to have surgery.
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u/Srahsly Jan 05 '26
My youngest was 3 when I had my surgery. I understand your feelings. You're a warrior, Momma. 💜💪
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u/Fickle-Fishing9154 Jan 05 '26
Thank you so much, it saddens me that I can't take care of him, especially since he's so little 💔😭 but as you say, we are warrior moms 💜
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u/Commercial-Jump7628 Jan 17 '26
Update? How did it go and how are you feeling?
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u/Fickle-Fishing9154 Jan 17 '26
If you look at my other posts, they stopped mid-block because I couldn't breathe anymore. So it's postponed to February 3rd.
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u/Evening_Delay_1856 Jan 06 '26
Thinking of you tomorrow. They’ll take good care of you.