I am shocked. Totally shocked. I am finally going to have my surgery! I had an appointment with my surgeon today and I have finally lost enough weight that we are going to proceed. So next Monday morning, bright and early, I'm hauling my tushie down to the hospital and banding up!!!

I was so nervous about the appointment I didn't let myself think about the reality of the surgery! So now it's hitting me all at once. But I am super duper pooper scooper excited. I'm going to spend the weekend stocking up on liquids and trying to get mentally prepared. Does anyone have any good advice for the last 4 days before I take the plunge?

I am so stinkin excited. Can I say that one more time? I know reality will set in soon and it won't be all fun and games, but DANG I'm enjoying feeling good about it right now.

Ok, so two random thoughts...

Random #1 - I read the best quote the other day on Puddin Pie's blog. It said "Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?" Is that not HYSTERICAL?! That is such an apt description of my life sometimes..

Random #2 - I read something earlier DeLarla posted about marshmallows and Ritz crackers and I had to laugh because I grew up eating something similar. My mom would take a saltine, put a slice of cheddar cheese on it and a marshmallow on top and put it in the microwave for a few seconds to let everything melt together. She calls them "Poor Boy Cookies" Her mom made them for her when she was growing up. Sounds weird, I know! But it is the best combination of salty/sweet, chewy/crunchy, savory all at the same time. IT WORKS TOGETHER!

Ok, I will stop my ramblin now. Just had to share the good news. Yay for me! :clap2:

Yay for you!!!! It's so cute to see you so excited! Thanks for the grin and the trip down memory lane, LOL. Monday is a GREAT day to be banded. Congrats!!!!

Kayla,

That's great news! Congratulations! I know you worked hard to get the initial weight off! WOOHOO!

Good News!!!! Happy for you!

Good news indeed! We've been waiting for this girl to join us in Bandland, and now it's going to happen! Couldn't be happier for ya Kayla! Congrats on getting over the first hurdle!

*big hugs*