Helen M.
Wow! I am less than a week away from surgery (Dec. 14). It was been so busy at work and home. Trying to get Christmas and my daughter's graduation together before I go into the hospital, whew! It is keeping me busy, which is a good thing so I don't get nervous about the surgery.
I think my biggest concern right now is the pain immediately after surgery. I've had 5 surgeries already, so I think my pain level is pretty high.
I have been heavy what seems all my life. I remember elementary, middle and high school, I was not the heaviest kid, but definately not the smallest. Now I look back and wish that I could be that size now.
I have always been the healthy fat person. I don't have diabetes, high cholesterol or sleep apnea. But my BMI, wow. I am 46 years old and am married and have a wonderful husband who was never concerened with my weight, I am also a mother of 3 daughters and 1 grandaughter so I want to be able to do things and be around for them and many more grandkids.
I think the biggest thing I am looking forward to is not shopping at the plus size stores, I haven't done that in over 20 years, how cute I'm going to be. 
I stated writing in a journal yesterday. I want to remember this incredible journey that I am beginning. So excited for the rest of my life to start. Yea!
Take care all,
Helen
