Hi Linda,

As hard as its going to be, you can only take one day at a time and try to relax. There are still a few weeks between now and when you leave, and then you will have a few days with sis before the surgery. Anxiety makes us flare (as I have found out all too well), so take it easy on yourself and remember that a "Failure to plan is a plan for failure." So try to cover all your bases before you leave - get all your stuff packed, your meds ordered, maybe extra meds in case you need them, etc. Instead of dealing with a heavy bag at the airport you could arrange to UPS a box in advance with most of your things and have it delivered directly to your sister's house. That way all you would need is a small carry on to deal with when you fly.

Good luck, XOXOXO Sandy