I just had my thymectomy as well. April this year. Are you having the transcervical, where they dont break open the sternum? Thats what I had. I hope this is an option for you. Either way I truly wish you luck. I am sure everything will go fine! I have 3 boys, 8, 9 and 11. I had to be in the hospital for 10 days. For plasma and then the surgery and recovery. That was very scary cuz hospital was hour and a half away from home! So I feel for you I truly do.