It's a GO!!!!!!!!!!

Alright, my appointment for approval submission for my WLS was on Dec 13. They submitted on Dec 14. I went to lunch with a great friend on Dec 22 and my phone rang. I didn't recognize the number, but decided to take it. As I was bringing the phone to my ear I realized it was my dr's office. I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!  I can't explain how excited I am. No words for seeing the end of the tunnel. 36 yrs of being overweight and now I am getting such a huge tool to change that. WOW!!!!

I had a great Christmas and enjoyed some foods that I haven't in the last few months. I was cautious, but not good when it comes to eating healthy. Well, I just went tot the Dr's on 1/3 and lost 4lbs through all of that. Hooray! That just shows me that I am focused even through my "last meals". It felt really good to see that loss.

I started my 14 day (13 day really) liquid diet on Tuesday. Not too bad. I like one of the powders pretty good, but am working on liking the EAS pre-packaged strawberry ones. This morning I mixed in some Cherry Kool-aid in with it and some Splenda. We shall see around 10 if I like it. I guess it just has an aftertaste.

One of my Fabulous Aunts bought me a Magic Bullet. What an awesome kitchen tool!!!! I really like the ease of this for making my shakes. I am excited to use it after surgery for blending and pureeing food.

I go today for my pre-op testing at the Hospital and then my surgery has been scheduled for Jan 17 @ 8am. I have to be there at 6am for prep. Wow, it's really here.

My sister is coming in to keep me calm through the final days before surgery. I am staying at my Dad's house for a while to make it easier for everyone. My Aunt Judy is coming in the thursday after to stay for a week. I'm excited for that for many reasons, but she is 10+yrs out from WLS and is such an encouragement and will understand how to help me the best.

Can't wait. Bought a new computer last night (ugh for old one dying) and so I will have a computer to work on while off work. Hooray!