THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Feb 20, 2009

Wow - It is Friday and I am sitting at work eating some sugar free Jello.   Today is my last day here for a while since my surgery is Tuesday the 24th.    I started my  liquid diet yesterday per Dr. Houston's orders and so far it is not that bad.   I am down 36 pounds since 01/06 so I am happy for that.    I went to a support group last night and as soon as I walked in one of the girls asked me "How much have you lost - I can see a big difference in your face" My first WOW moment.  
My mom and Aunt Diane arrive tomorrow from Boston and will be here for a week.  I am exicted to see them both - I just seen them at Christmas but I feel like a different person so I really want to see if they notice anything.   In my support group last night I met a woman who had the lapband in Jan. and has not lost anything.    OMG - my heart just aches for her, I would go out of my mind if don't loose anything after surgery.  I guess if that is what is in the cards for me - then that is what is in the cards, but I will not go down without a fight.   
I don't know if I mentioned this anywhere but the day I got my insurance approval 02/02 my ceiling in my living room fell in.   The whole thing.   I came home from work and was in shock.   Well - I ahve a contractor fixing it but he is behind schedule and I am stressing a little about not having it done before surgery.  I am also been so worried about work.  They do not seem to have a game plan and it scares me that things are going to fall on the floor when I am gone.   I told them I would be able to answer questions via the phone the week after surgery (at least I hope i can) and I think they are thinking that will be enough to get them through my time out of the office.     So many things and so little time left.   

Well... I guess I rambled on enough... Everyone please keep me in your thoughts and prayers on Tuesday.  Swing every barnyard animal possible.  

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