For the past several weeks I've been waiting for yesterday to happen.  I'm very sad that it is already over though!  The last time I saw my surgeon I'd lost right around 250 pounds.  I was only 11 months post-op at the time and found out he was moving away.  I was so bummed to hear about him leaving.  I found out a few weeks back that he was coming to speak in Augusta.  I was so thrilled to hear about it and quickly tried to find out how I could go.  I was able to talk with some different people and they said I could come.  All day yesterday I had butterflies in my stomach.  I just don't know how to explain how much this man means to me.  It's almost like someone that was just dying who was suddenly saved from drowning.  I don't know how it feels to drown, but I equate the feeling of being "rescued" to him.  Just one of those people in your life you'd do anything for because you feel like they have given you so much.  I know most surgeons just can't understand why we feel this way about them.  Some people don't feel this way about their surgeon, but I do....  Anyhow, after long last.... I walked in, he had no idea I'd be there.  I was with the surgeon I work with now and he went up, said hello and then said someone is here to say hello.  Dr. Martindale's face lit up.  He gave me the biggest hug!  I couldn't help, but think to myself  (HIS ARMS FIT AROUND ME!)   It took all I had to not just break down like a baby crying.  I pulled myself together.  He told me how great it was to see me and what a surprise and how good I looked.  I stayed to hear his talk, which was very interesting and then got a photo with him.  I once again was very sad to see him leave, but I'm happy he is out educating people about what he loves most.   
This is our updated photo


On a side note, college is going great!  So far I'm keeping my grades up.  We've had several assignments and I've had high scores.  I'm maintaining an A.  The harder classes are to come, but one of favorite classes this semester is Medical Law and Bioethics.  That is a very interesting class.  I'm enjoying the case studies, those really make you think!  I'm looking forward to Anatomy and Physiology I in September.

I miss not being around here as much!  Take care and go live out your dreams!