Top of your priorities ought to be your health, Bonnie. I have had total hysterectomy and fatigue was something that took months to be rid of. You are also still healing internally. Don't push yourself regardless of the pressure put upon you. Look at it this way, at the end of the day, it is you who would suffer the consequences, and not any other, if you push yourself too far.

I understand how you must feel under the circumstances with regards to attending the family gathering for your BF's daughter. But, you need not attend it if you do not feel comfortable about it. You do have health and work-related reasons to stay away. So, you weigh the pros and cons. Remember, that you have got only once chance to heal well and you must not let anyone scupper that for you.