I'm Here!

Hey everyone!

Well I am now in Tijuana. I can't believe I am here! It has been a really long day let me tell ya.
Of course I couldn't sleep worth a darn last night, got up at 3am, took shower and left for Houston. After the 4 hour drive to Houston I go through security and wait to board the plane. I did get a little nervous when we were close to the airport, but it went away.

I am really scared of flying, my mind just can't comprehend this giant heavy metal object staying in the air! As we were taking off my eyes filled with tears; panic attack! But once we were in the air and steady I calmed down. I actually even dosed off for a little bit, how about that!

Finally the plane lands and I am thanking God for a safe flight! I go to the baggage area to meet my driver who isn't there. Called Trish and I guess there was some confusion over my arrival time. But the driver showed up within 10 minutes.

After I waspicked up it was just a quick 20 min drive to the hotel. The border was really busy but he went through some "special"area and we got through real quick; I didn't even have to show my ID or anything, I'm sure i will on the way back into the US though.

My driver takes me to Hotel Lucerna and I get my room. By now I am so tired and hungry! This is day 4 of my 3 day clear liquid diet, lol, yes I am kicking myself for starting 1 day early cause I am STARVING! Not to mention my heartburn was so bad yesterday all I had was water. Anyway, I was supposed to go to the dentist today for my first consultation and then have surgery tomorrow. I was so dreading going to the dentist because I am drained!
Within 5 minutes of me getting into my room Trish was at my door. I guess she could tell I was tired and said that my surgery wasn't until 3 pm tomorrow so she could change my dental appt for tomorrow am. YES, THANK YOU GOD. I was so happy to hear that!

So she leaves and I order me some chicken broth from room service. The broth is homemade and delicious! I am so hungry I ordered 2 bowls. Originally I thought I would drink 1 now and the other a little later but I am already drinking that 2nd bowl. It's a good size portion as well. I figure the bowl has close to 2 cups of broth. Ok this is so embarrassing, the 2nd bowl is finished as I am typing this! I am now in real time people! And that was a whole lotta broth I just chugged down! I finally feel full!

So my room is nice but it is a bit dated; nothing a fresh coat of paint wont fix. I got the room with a king size bed and the mattress is super thick. The TV has some movie channels in english as well as cnn in english so that's a plus. And I have a cute little balcony outside my room so I can look around the city a bit; I am on the 6th floor, which I believe is the top floor. I will take some pics and post later.

Well, that is my trip so far! Hope I didn't bore ya too much! I will update my status tomorrow after my surgery!

Tracy

I'm so excited for you. You get an adventure on top of the surgery! Get some sleep tonight (if you can)...you're life is gonna change tomorrow. Make sure to update us as soon as you're feeling up to it after your surgery. You'll be in our thoughts.

Tracy, you were in my thoughts today.  I'm glad to see that you made it safely and you have a nice hotel room.  I really like your in depth posts.  They make me feel like I'm right there!  Can't wait to see the pics from your "penthouse suite"!! 
In case you don't get on anymore before your surgery, I wish you all the best for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy recovery.  Be sure to dust off a spot for me on the loser's bench.  I'll be there on Wednesday.

Eydie

Wishing you all the best, Tracy!!  We'll be thinking of you!  Can't wait to hear about your experience!

Yay..its here!  You will do GREAT, but yes please update when you can!  God bless and I pray for a speedy recovery!