bren, I just prayed for you. I am 2 weeks post op and I just flew thru it. The pain management was wonderful and the next day I was up walking with my surgical buddies. Stay positive and trust in God. Give it all to Him and then rest in the fact that He will carry you through to the otherside. Soon you will be able to do all those wonderful fun things with your 11 yr. old, and he will have a mother that can share life with him ;)
Godspeed...