So bright and early today, at 8am I was in Baton Rouge for my orientation and informational consult. I'm 5' tall (short) and I weighed 186.7 lbs. BMI = 36.5. Ugh. Tho I'm not at a BMI of 40, my CAD, arthritis, and asthma, qualify me.

I honestly didn't learn anything that new...this site is so great that I have already learned so much about the sleeve. But, I did learn that my surgeon does NOT require a pre op diet of liquids! Yeah!! He asks only that you start cutting your calorie intake 2 weeks prior to surgery and nothing to eat or drink 12 hours before. He explained the fatty liver thing, but said that, tho his group is the minority, they find no real difference in difficulty manipulating the liver with either diet. So, for that I am glad, tho I think I shall go to liquids at least 2-3 days before.

Anyway, all I have left to do is get a clearance from my cardiologist and my internist, and then have the psych eval and I'm set! I'm excited, but a little nervous.

I've told both of my kids, and my son is completely supportive. My daughter, surprisingly, doesn't seem thrilled, tho she won't say anything. My son has my weight issues and my daughter is thin like her daddy. Does that have something to do with it? My husband is so very supportive. He is wonderful. Whatever will make me feel better and make me happy. I love that man . I've talked to my sister and she is wonderful. She understands completely. Now I just need to tell my parents. I guess we will do that tomorrow when we go to visit them. I must admit that I'm a little worried about how my mom will react. My dad won't say anything negative to me, but my mom is not the "hold back" kinda person. HA! I love that about her. I just really need her to support this. I guess it goes back to that need for her approval? Hmmm....something to think about.

Anyway, it was a good day, and I feel as if I am at the starting line for my new journey now. Yeah!!!!!