Thanks everyone. I have been freezing meals in advance. So at least there is food that the kids love that is healthy still but low preparation.

Great, you are "onto it".

I have actually ordered Lite n easy dinners for me for the first week, so that will help too. The kids will be away from Friday till the following Tuesday (cup day). Then DH is on a run of night shifts, and SIL will stay at night when DH is not home.

brilliant - you have many bases covered.

I have done shopping for DH's birthday and my dad's 70th, as I won't be able to drive to get them presents otherwise. Also I am lucky that one of the Kindy mums will drive DS.

great

Anyway, still not looking forward to it, and I really like the surgeon. He has a great reputation ( does a lot of AFL guys) and he is nice on the eye! (think George Clooney type.)
sounds like he is getting heaps of practise, so by the time he does YOUR knee, it will be a doddle for him, easy peasy.

bonus that he has movie star looks! enjoy that!