I have 20 days (gulp!) before my surgery, but only 16 before I fly out of here.   

Trying to think of something fun to do with my kids that I won't be able to do afterwards.  Thinking of things like water park, amusement park, movies (well, those I can do!), beach, etc.

What do y'all suggest?

I'm almost packed.

My biggest worry?  Not the surgery (though yeah, I want it over with and I want to be awake!).  It's the food.  I won't have my usual foods.  That's what scares me.  Unfamiliar food in an unfamiliar country.  Ok, I'm weird.


Jay

Congrats! Where you flying to for it?

Bowling (for a rainy or way too hot day)!  I recently went bowling with my nieces and nephew and had a blast

Then after the surgery, you can take the kids to a Butterfly Pavilion / Zoo (if you have one in your city)  .. it's a peaceful soothing time.. we did that too, lol. 

Congrats and best wishes with your surgery!

*huggs*,
Melan

Quote from: sneakersjay on June 15, 2010, 07:17:18 PM


My biggest worry?  Not the surgery (though yeah, I want it over with and I want to be awake!).  It's the food.  I won't have my usual foods.  That's what scares me.  Unfamiliar food in an unfamiliar country.  Ok, I'm weird.

What are your usual foods and what country are you going to?  Going off my diet is one of my concerns as well, so you're not alone there

Quote from: Nero on June 15, 2010, 07:50:02 PM
Congrats! Where you flying to for it?

Going to Dr. Miro in Belgrade, Serbia.


Jay

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Quote from: Kristyn on June 15, 2010, 08:15:11 PM
What are your usual foods and what country are you going to?  Going off my diet is one of my concerns as well, so you're not alone there

Nothing special (my diet).  Just some of the stock prepared foods that are common here.  If I were to stay in the US I'd stock up on frozen dinners.  Not sure of the availability of those.  Just in general the foods will be different, even if they are similar.

Jay

Quote from: sneakersjay on June 15, 2010, 08:42:28 PM
Going to Dr. Miro in Belgrade, Serbia.


Jay

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Nothing special (my diet).  Just some of the stock prepared foods that are common here.  If I were to stay in the US I'd stock up on frozen dinners.  Not sure of the availability of those.  Just in general the foods will be different, even if they are similar.

Jay

Serbian food is actually quite tasty.  Lamb, pork and veal primarily.  Some can be quite spicy as well.  Enjoy and good luck with your surgery!

going to the zoo is always one of my favorite pastimes, and it's even more fun with kids along!

Good luck on your surgery Jay and hope you heal up real soon! 

Before, horseback riding after, zoo is good but can be taxing from the walking, maybe have the kids do a cook out contest between them and you be the judge.

Ok, here are some ideas:

• Go on a hike
• Sunset picnic at a park or beach
• Play hide-and-seek
• Have a pillow fight
• Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes
• Build sandcastles
• Scavenger hunt
• Bake cookies let kids help
• Fingerpaint
• Make milkshakes
• Fly kites
• Create an obstacle course
• Make a gingerbread house
• Build paper airplanes and have a flying contest
• Have a water balloon fight
• Roast marshmallows
• Create a treasure hunt

Good luck.

What surgery are you going for? Phallo?
Cause I heard that there is a very good doc in Serbia for phallo...

Could you update me on it? I'm considering phallo one day and I wanna know what the results are gonna be like

Quote from: accord03 on June 25, 2010, 04:28:12 AM
Good luck.

What surgery are you going for? Phallo?
Cause I heard that there is a very good doc in Serbia for phallo...

Could you update me on it? I'm considering phallo one day and I wanna know what the results are gonna be like

Having meta with Dr. Miro in Serbia.  No phallo.

Jay

Okayyy.

Good luck.

Quote from: sneakersjay on June 15, 2010, 07:17:18 PM


Trying to think of something fun to do with my kids that I won't be able to do afterwards. 

There is nothing you won't be able to do afterwards. It's just that afterwards, you'll enjoy it.

Good luck and I wish I was going with you.

Just to chime in with the good luck wishes. Hope it all goes really well for you and your back with us soon

Best of luck, Jay.  You will back here soon and telling all the boys about it.

Hugs,
Janet

Best Wishes

Hi Sneakersjay

Your surgery ticker tape indicates one more day!  So take care and enjoy your special day like I did mine.  I still have vivid memories to this day.

Kind regards
Sarah B

Thanks, everyone for all of the well wishes.  I'm sitting in a beautiful apartment in Belgrade.  I am meeting the surgical team today, and then will be at the hospital at 8am tomorrow.

Scared ->-bleeped-<-less but excited none-the-less.

And found most of my favorite foods (read: what I usually eat at home) here.  Except diet Pepsi.  How I am to survive 2 full weeks without diet Pepsi will be a real killer!!  LOL

I'll post afterwards as soon as I am able.

Jay

I'll be thinking about you, Jay. I'm sure it will go well.

Good luck Jay

Congrs also