I've finally made a decision!

Sep 29, 2010

Hey,

I know I haven't posted in a while but things have been hectic. I have finally been able to sit down and breath and have had made a few changes!
First I gained 7 lbs! yikes!! I realized I need to deal with my stress in a proper manor instead of turning to my fav bag of greasy chips.
Second, my family decided we were going to do a family vacation to Las Vegas for Canadian Thanksgiving, we planned from there I would go to Panama where I was slated to have surgery on October 15th. I was in contact with the girl from there to arrange everything, my dad was going to come with me to be my support while I was there.
Last week my mom (who really wants to be there to support me in this surgery but hates flying just can't muster up the nerves to fly to Panama) she decided to call a few clinics in LV to see what their prices were. She found Dr Umbach who's prices matched the surgery in Panama, this Dr has more experience in the VSG and has more reviews as well. This really excited my mom because now she can be there for me and it can be encorporated into the family vacation. Now I won't have to fly over 10 hours with several plane switches after surgery. It will be a 2.5 hour flight from LV to Calgary. My surgery is still slated for the same date, October 15 at 8am.

I feel more excited now that it's going to be in LV, I felt comfortable with going to Panama but really didn't know what to expect. I don't know what to expect with this Dr as well but my mind feels more at ease. Knowing my mom will be there along with my dad also makes me feel better.

I am so ready to get on with my life and feel great about myself, I know this isn't a quick fix and not expecting it but I know that once I do start dropping the pounds I will feel more confident, and I do plan on seeing a counselor out in Calgary once I am out there. In my heart I know this is the best decision for me.

16 days and counting!!

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