Tuesday, September 4, 2012

This is it!

This is it!  I will be leaving soon to go to the hospital for my surgery.  I have to say that I don't care for the feeling of my armpits and my flab all sticking together because of the lack of being able to use deodorant, lotion, and powder.  Further more, I REALLY don't like not being able to drink some water and take my medicine, and I am truly hoping my blood sugar doesn't get out of whack because I can't eat anything.  I late surgery time pretty much stinks.

With that out of my system, I am so glad that it is finally going to happen.  I am excited about what it will be like in a couple of months... and a bit anxious about what it will be like for the next week.  My hubby is a bit of a basket case because he is worried about my healing process (not to mention the surgery itself).  I really appreciate all of the prayers that have been said for us.  I know that God has a hand in all of this.

I probably won't be posting for a while, but I know I will have a ton to say once I have my wits about me!

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Day 150 something!

Ha!  I just counted out the days, and before I could write it down my son came in and talked to me.  So, yes, it is day 150 something!

I know I haven't posted in quite a while.  I spent the summer doing some terrific things that rejuvenated me in so many different ways!  I am here today to fill you in on my journey before I actually have my surgery in a few days!

I found out that I do, indeed, have sleep apnea.  I have made the adjustment to using a CPAP at night (even though the mask still gets on my nerves at times!).  I can't believe how much better I sleep now!  I used to get up so many times during the night just to go to the bathroom, and now I sleep all the way through without getting up even once.  What a difference!  I am no longer exhausted when I wake up.  YAY!

All of the other tests came out great.  I do have to say that it having the patience to wait for a surgery date was pretty aggravating.  I wanted so much to have everything done before the new school year started so I wouldn't miss any time with my students.  As it is, I spent a week with them, and now I will be off for a month to have my surgery and recover.  I have an amazing sub, and I know everything is working out just how God has intended.

Over the summer I also got a new tattoo.  It is on my left shoulder.  It is a lotus with a butterfly on it. It signifies the changes I am going through.  My priorities have been changing.  My eating habits are changing.  And now, finally, I feel like my body will be catching up to those changes.  I realize it will be difficult, but it will be so worth it.

Am I nervous?  A little.  I mean - they WILL be cutting my insides apart.  My excitement outweighs my nervousness, though.  I wonder if I will still feel the same a day, a week, or even a year from now.  Only time will tell!