A little outside of the BC world, but not far

[KRISS]

Hi Ladies
On monday morning I am going in for a TAH/BSO. After talking with my surgical nurse today, I'm a little freaked out. I guess standard protocol for my GYN is to do a spinal block that will give me pain relief for 24 hrs. along with a drip and orals. Having something stuck in my spine does not sit well. I'm sure with what we have all been through it can't be that bad but still. Any words of wisdom? Do I really need it or will other methods work? Thanks in advanced. I know several of you have gone through this.
And on to another topic. With the surgery and then my first set of mamograms since my partial mastectomy to be done on the 2nd I am celebrating what I know will be a good outcome. So like Marejo I am getting a new tattoo on saturday. I already have one on my left foot so am going on to the right. I am doing a mendala of flowers on the top of my foot and a bindi looking band across my big toe. I wanted something to represent a new begining and blossoming. The band will have a ribbon woven into the design to remind me of how far we have come. I will share with all of you when I am up going.
Please think of me Monday morning. Thanks and blessings, Kriss