Jumping through my last hoop today!

Today is my nutritional evaluation at Alexian Brothers.. I'm excited and anxious for this to be finished so I can take the next step and schedule surgery. I do find myself strangely calm, though. It's like, in my head, the surgery is a foregone conclusion and already a success! I went to this big rummage sale yesterday at the Lyric Opera's offsite storage warehouse... There were about a million costumes and costume pieces for sale. One in particular caught my eye.. it was obviously a gown from La Traviata -- the big hoop skirt and drippy lace everywhere.. and I stopped in my tracks. Normally I would see it and think, "I'd never be able to wear that.." but as I saw it, in my mind's eye, I could SEE myself in it! Not like looking at myself.. but could imagine looking down and seeing it on me.. That gave me chills. Someone else bought it (which is fine, I'll have my own costumes made eventually) but that was really a turning point for me. I can't wait! Stef

How cool Stef! Just wanted to wish you lots 'n lots of luck today! How long after today will you get to schedule your surgery?? You're so gorgeous, you're going to be taking peoples breaths away in those specially made costumes when you're out there! Cathy

I hope that you will be scheduling your surgery soon...good luck with your meeting today. "I do find myself strangely calm, though. It's like, in my head, the surgery is a foregone conclusion and already a success!" Way to think positive... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Congrats!! Not too long and you'll be on your way to the losing side. I hope I'm as calm as what you are, but I'm afraid I'm going to ******vous wreck come that time.