Will It Be Hernia Surgery or Back Surgery First?

 This week, I went to the general surgeon. He looked at it and said it was a hernia. (I knew that already!) He did touch it.

We discussed the pros and cons of having hernia surgery before the back surgery. 

I could tell he did not want to sway me one way or another. He did say the hernia will need to be tended to eventually.

I asked him about the recovery time. I know a normal person's recovery time and my recovery time can be very different.

After talking about it, as much as I want/need this back surgery, I've decided to get the hernia repair done first. Hubby and I are hoping that by the summer I will be able to do my back surgery.

Yes, I'm a little bummed but it is what it is.

On another note, here is exciting news. When Hubby and I walked from the parking garage to the doctor's office which was way down the hall on fourth floor, I realized I was not gasping for breath. When we got back in the car I asked Hubby if he noticed that I was able to walk without stopping. Yea, I was short of breath when I got to the office and car but nothing like it's been. I think it would be much better if I didn't have to wear the mask but it is what it is.

I've been also been cooking and I do get tired and some shortness of breath but there's an improvement!

I hope ya'll are warm who live in the North. Here in the South we complain of the cold (lower than 55 LOL). I wouldn't want the snow either. It's been raining and making everything blah.

Anyway, until next time...

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