Today is Thursday and Pre Op is next Tuesday with surgery  scheduled the following Monday.  I have so many things that need to get done because the holidays are fast approaching as is my surgery date and all this week I have been sick with a terrible cold, sinus and allergy issues and an ear infection.  I am on antibiotics now, so I hope this mess clears up fast because I need to be ready to go in 10 days.  I am still waiting on past surgical reports, but other then that, the surgeon should have all the reports and clearances.  I hope nothing gets in the way of this surgery.  I am so anxious to get it done so that I can be on the road to recovery.  I want to lose weight and feel healthier.  I should probably make a list of questions for Dr. Udobi.  I still don't know how I am going to go for weeks without picking up my 1 year old.  He is such a momma's baby boy and I guarantee I pick him up 50 times a day.  It's going to be hard on us both.  I just keep telling myself that it is just 6 weeks and then I will be able to pick him up again.  Perhaps after a few weeks we can cuddle on the couch.  My ear is really hurting so I am going to lay down for awhile.  Hope this post finds you (the reader) well.

My Open RNY will be 2 weeks from tomorrow.  Wow huh?!

We had a nice Thanksgiviing.  My family drove in from about 9-10 hours away and stayed w/us from Wednesday night through Saturday morning.  Wednesday we got some of the food set up to pop into the oven on Thursday.  Thanksgiving Day my mom, sister, and I cooked our hearts out and had a feast!!  That afternoon I took a nap and then my brother, bil, sister, husband and I went to see the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Bronco's NFL game.  I almost backed out of going (like I do for almost everything fun) because of my weight and size.  I knew we would have to park far away and with my knee problems I didn't know if I would be able to make it to the stadium.  On top of that, I figured there would be a good chance I wouldn't fit into the seats and I would be mortified from embarassment.  I finally decided "What the hell!!! For the price we paid for these tickets, I am going!! I can't stop living my life because I am the size of a cow!"  So I went.  My fears were realized because we did park a mile away from our seats but my beloved husband walked along side me and we made it at a fairly brisk pace...steps, tunnels, ramps and all.  Well, brisk for me anyway.  I was huffin' and puffin' at times.  My husband (who is a soldier and is physically fit) felt we were walking slow but was patient with me.  My hips did not fit into the seat and the metal armrests cut into my hips.  I just sat a bit forward and eventually realized if I stuffed my coat behind me I would have some back support.  I was quite uncomfortable the entire night due to throbbing knees, hips, etc...but I am still glad I went.  We had a great time.  Friday we went Day after Thanksgiving shopping about mid morning.  Saturday I slept in.  It's been SO nice having dh home for a few days as he works MANY hours each week.  At least he is home this year as last year he was in Afghanistan and the year before that he was preparing to deploy to Iraq.  I am feeling increasingly nervous about my surgery.  I took a puff of a marijuana cigarette that one of my holiday guests brought (which I NEVER ever do) and now I am freaking out about it showing up in my blood work.  Geez, I would die.  Explain that one to my mother!!  All in all, I am excited about beginning a new life where I can fit into roller coasters, turn stiles, seats...walk a mile and not be breathless....no aching knees.  Sigh. Sounds like heaven.  
Hope this post finds you well.