Heck, I haven't even gotten started yet
Most people take these suggestions as nagging, especially Dear Heart!
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why would you have to give yourself shots? " I was about to ask the same thing....I don't know of anyone who had to do this.
I would listen to your associate and not worry about your recovery mirroring his. I don't know why it is, but most of the women I know have come through the surgeries easier than men, and I am no way prejudiced that way.
Just reporting the facts
As for the gadgets, our pharmacies (drug stores, etc....I don't know what your term is for that) carry them, as much as Walmart does.
I'll see if I can think of anything else....