Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to stop in and say hello.  I have been so frantically busy the last couple of weeks.  I apologize for not being on lately.  I have been ready and thinking and praying for everyone. Quick update... Work: YEAHHHHHH!! I met my $30k left for annual revenue at work....Actually we pulled in $58k...at the last minute.  Thank you for all your encouragement and prayers.  God is so faithful! Surgery: I saw Dr. Mitchell last week and I am amazed at how awesome that man is.  I am confident in the choice that I have made.  Also, had my EDG on Friday...wish I could tell you how it was but I don't remember a Thing!!  Dr. M said I looked perfect inside, so I guess I am ok.  I did find out that the reason he does this is that 65% of bariatric patients develop ulcers after surgery.  You can prevent this by treating the bacteria  pre-op.  So he does the EDG to check things out and to do a biopsy.   Last but not least.......BCBS of NC approved my surgery after on a 2 hour review!!!!! YEAH!!!  That Center of Excellence thing really works!!   I am doing the pre-op diet thing and getting pretty creative with my Magic Bullet.  The real test is this last business trip Monday and Tuesday to Winston Salem.  My colleagues are already passing around menus for lunch and dinner.  This is for and about me.  I have to remember that when everyone else is drinking their martini's.   Nonetheless, I hope everyone has a very happy and safe July 4th.  Only one more Sunday to go before I can join you on the losers side. Have a great week! Candice

Hi Candice!  Glad you could find a minute to update us.  My pre-op is done also except for my nutrition class which is this Tuesday.  Then I'm all set to go.  I try not to think about it too much because it overwhelms me.  I'll be glad when I'm FINALLY on the "other" side, ya know??  Hang in there with the pre-op diet.  Fortunately, I don't have to do that except for the Monday before surgery - then it's liquids only!  I can do that for one day (I think!).  I am trying desperately not to eat everything in sight but I am struggling with that this weekend for some reason.  Although, I did take a walk with my dog this evening so that is good for some exercise I suppose. 

Have a safe and happy 4th!!!  Our day will be here soon!

Hugs, Donna

Sounds like everything is working for the greater good! Thanks for the update and CONGRATULATIONS on an approval and date. That really ROCKS!

Happy July,

Karen