Nerves of steel - possibly

**meme3** · 02-06-2018 09:00 PM

I am scheduled for surgery on March 5, 2018. As soon as I scheduled my surgery things started falling down around me. My mom who was supposed to accompany me had a mishap with her birth certificate, so she will be unable to get the issue fixed in time to get her passport. My BFF offered to go with me but couldn't get the time off from work, same with my daughter. My other friend couldn't find anyone to take care of her kids for the week we would be gone, so here I am stepping forward on my own. Scared as heck, I think the things that bother me the most are having to depend on a stranger for basic things like getting my luggage down since I will only be allowed to pick up 10 pounds and I can guarantee my luggage will weigh more than that...lol

Another issue I have is that I will be in a room with a stranger. Not that I am opposed to making a new friend, however, I know what happens to me at night....I snore like a hibernating bear, at least that what my mom says...lol Perhaps I should bring earplugs with me for my room mate.

**Christie13** · 02-18-2018 09:12 PM

Oh honey I am sorry your travel companion fell through but I am sure you will make friends while there. So many people go to Mexico and make long term friends with their new surgery buddies.

It is going to be worth it. And I am sure if you tell someone you just had surgery and ask them to get your luggage they will be more than happy to help. You don't have to tell them what kind it was.

YOU GOT THIS!!!

**Stacey03** · 02-19-2018 05:09 AM

I agree with Christie, people will help. And yay for new friends. As for snoring I think all of us who have been big used to snore and your room mate probably will too and you both probably won't notice. It's quite symbolic isn't it? Going on your own. Not relying on anyone and choosing your own path in life. i feel like that is really positive. Keep in touch with us on here and we can send support over the miles :-)

**Luna354** · 02-19-2018 06:09 AM

Best of luck to you!!! You'll be ok! I'm going to bet that your roomate will also snore. It's a great way to meet someone that is also going through the same journey! You're going to do great!

**Eliotropes** · 02-19-2018 07:58 AM

I think in a way it is also a nice proof you can do to yourself: if you can go though this alone, you will be even more powerful thereafter! And of course we would help here too