So VERY many hoops but jumped them all and have my date!

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It seemed like every one of my pre-op tests had some sort of follow-up required. The EKG showed an extra blip so I had to go through a nuclear stress test.... but passed. The sleep study was borderline so required a CPAP machine. Dr. requires 3 solid weeks of use prior to surgery or he cancels and he checks the memory card! The chest x-ray showed a spot on my lung. I had to have a CT scan. Turned out to be an old calcification deposit so passed! BUT no... the scan went high enough on my neck that it picked up "something" in my thyroid. Sonogram required. Large nodule found in thyroid. Fine needle aspiration done.. inconclusive.. sent to surgeon... surgeon says thyroid must go so entire thyroid was removed. The only thing I passed with flying colors was the psych eval! Go figure! :\ But alas... EVERY LAST FRIGGING HOOP JUMPED THROUGH! My new life begins on January 30th! I cannot wait! I have read and read, prepped, and made a gazillion lists so that I get this right. I have my head on straight and will follow my plan through to goal. This is a major life change and will impact every area of my life in such a positive way that I will not be doing anything to screw it up! My doctor requires 2 weeks of liquids prior to surgery and 2 weeks of Clear Liquids post surgery. I think it will be tough, but I've planned several activities to keep me busy. I have my list for what to pack for the hospital, liquids ready, Protein ready, and now all I have to do is wait. I am soooooooooo excited. All you January sleevers.... please be sure to post how you're doing. To TEAM JANUARY 2013 !!! MGT