20 HOURS UNTIL RNY SURGERY!

OMG CAN YOU SAY NERVES! Well, it is really here. Within 18 hours I will be checking in at SMMC in the morning for a surgery that I pray will change my life forever in a wonderful way. It has taken almost 11 months to get here and I would do it again in a heartbeat. This extra time gave me the opportunity to meet lot's of new friends on OH, thanks everyone.

As much as I am excited I am also kinda scared too. Major surgery can't be taken lightly and the thought of anything serious happening is way more than I can deal with right now. I think I better stick to the beautiful things that can come from this surgery. Lower cholesterol numbers, fewer pills to have to take every day even with the vitamin replacement it will be less, the pain in my lumbar and both knees should be greatly reduced, limit further damage to my lumbar, waking up feeling like I can face another day with enthusiasm, not be embarrassed when people look at me, not have to ride in the motorized wheel chairs for shopping, beautiful normal size clothing, be able to go to the theater, be able to sit in the seats at the stadium and not shying away from anything ever again because of my size. How is that for a short list! LOL

I am currently on a two day clear liquid diet and so far it has not been too bad. When I get finished here it is time for the magnesium citrate . I am sure it won't be that bad after all I only have 10 ounces to get down, right? At least my weight is still going down. I figure anything I can take off the front end will make the back end all that much easier, I hope. I don't ask for much but if you wouldn't mind including me in your prayers I would greatly appreciate it. I know God will be watching and that I will be in his hands for the surgery but the more little reminders can't hurt either. I am kinda like Kenny Chesney & George Strait when they sing their new song "Everybody wants to go to Heaven" but not today or tomorrow. LOL.Well I have stalled long enough I better go get my drink and get it over with. I will be back following surgery unless I can't sleep tonight...Debbie aka Blubird29