Charlotte Paxton
Count down is on!
Aug 18, 2009
I know I have not posted in awhile, so much going on at home. But, the COUNT DOWN IS ON! I go in for my surgery on Wednesday August 26th at Swedish Medical Center in Denver! I actually am leaving for Denver on Saturday to be over there to spend some time with my good friend who is going to be at the hospital with me when I have my surgery prior to having the surgery. I have to have all my labs and doctor appointments done on Monday prior to surgery.I have been trying to get my house ready and my kids set for when I go and have my surgery and for when I come back home. They are older and know that I am having surgery, and know that when I come home things will be different. I am just not sure if they totally understand how different they will be. But, I am totally ready for the change!
I truly thought that this would never happen for me, after fighting with the insurance companies for so long, this was my last dig effort to succeed at getting the surgery. I am so glad that I went ahead and tried just this one last time. I am ready to start my new life in a smaller body and to experience everything that will come with it.
Though I am nervous and excited about having the surgery, which I am sure everyone is before having it. Being a nurse, I understand the risks of the surgery, but, those are the risks I am willing to take to become a healthier and happier person. To watch my children finish growing up, grow old with my husband, and see grandchildren. And, I have a 20 year class reunion to go to next year!
