T minus 4 days and counting...

I made it to the week of my surgery!  It's hard to believe that in 4 short days I will get to meet Dr. Rodriguez and get this process underway!  In total, I lost 6 pounds in the last 30 days.  Not exactly where I had hoped to be, but I feel like those 6 pounds were important ones.

Got a call from Angel, who runs the recovery house.  She just wanted to check in and see how I was feeling and if I had any questions or concerns prior to coming down for surgery.  I know I have made the right choice for me, as everyone concerned has been very open and caring throughout this whole process.

Finished packing this weekend, and was very happy that I had managed to keep it to my backpack.  I am not going to win any fashion awards while I am down there, but everything I took has a purpose and is comfortable.  Hopefully much of it will be consumed while I am there.  I bought travel size "everything" and will not bring any of that home with me.  I also took a dozen protein bars which won't make it back either.  I think the only thing extra I will come home with is a back up compression garment.  With any luck, I will have a lighter pack on my flight home.

I also arranged for my 6am ride to the airport for Thursday, and am furiously trying to tie up any and all loose ends at work before I drop off the radar for a couple of weeks.  A few coworkers know what I am doing, but not many.  So far I have only had good responses.

I think the next post will be the night  before surgery.  With any luck, I will be able to keep a daily log of what is happening before, during, and after surgery.  Once I have a decent "after" photo, I will post a side-by-side comparison so you can judge the success for yourself.  I am open to questions or comments, only if they are in a good spirit.  I don't need any negativity...I get plenty of that on my own...thanks.

Until I head south...see ya!