Two Weeks to Prep: Organizing My Way to Calm
With surgery set for May 29, I suddenly had a clear two-week window to get my life in order. A mountain of hospital paperwork needed finishing, Amazon carts overflowed with “surgery must-haves,” and every checklist felt like a lifeline. Staying this organized is definitely a coping mechanism for me, but it works. The more I prepared, the calmer I felt.
I stocked up on protein smoothie ingredients, polished my vitamin routine, and decided to quit alcohol completely so my body would be in its best possible shape. For the first time since diagnosis, I caught myself actually caring for my body instead of feeling like it had betrayed me.
Most days were filled with reassuring texts and calls - “Yes, the date is set, yes, I’m feeling good about it” - and, honestly, I really was. My normal, cheerful self started peeking through again.
May 15: A Quiet Celebration
May 15 marked our 26th wedding anniversary. We went out for dinner, our daughter joined us, and for a couple of precious hours life felt wonderfully normal. Laughter, stories, good food - exactly what my heart needed.
May 16: Bone Density Scan
The next morning I had a bone density scan. Quick, easy, and - for once - no surge of panic. I felt strong enough to handle it, reassured by the solid path I’d chosen. Every small medical step started to feel like progress instead of punishment.
Finding a New Rhythm
Little by little, the days began to feel ordinary again. Protein shakes, paperwork, and perfectly labeled binder tabs were my rhythm, and that rhythm brought peace. For the first time since this whirlwind began, I felt like I was truly living life again - not just surviving it
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