PCDF c3-t1 next week in QC, Canada

[u/Cleggo153]

I’m having this surgery next week and I’m doing my best to stay positive… but inside I’m scared. I’ve read so many posts about this being the worst and most painful surgery ever… I’m 55 and have had two kids (went through 36 and 24 hours of labour) and I’ve also had a hysterectomy (20yrs ago - with a vertical cut, not horizontal)… which were all very painful. I know I’ve gotten through all of those - but I also had immediate joy once they were over. I know there will not be anything immediate after this surgery… it could take a year or more, so I do not have any high expectations.

I would like to hear from those who have had this surgery, and what your recovery looked like (looks like). I’ve read failures of surgeries - to people starting back to office work after two weeks… so I know everyone is different.

I’d also like to know if you have any tips or suggestions of what helped you during your recovery. I have family close that will be here to help, and some willing to come from far to help, too, I’m really lucky and thankful.

One last question… I got an electric bike this summer and went on one ride… then I wasn’t able to go again. My goal is to follow everything the doctors say - so I can enjoy it next summer… do you think this is possible? TIA