Continuing to change...getting closer to the BIG day!

While I don't have my surgery date yet I know I am getting closer to finding out.  :)   I finally got the call today to set up my psych. evaluation that is required before surgery.   I've never had an evaluation like this one so it should be a new adventure.   It is a two part evaluation.  Both last 2 hours.  The first is a written exam type and the second I meet with a psychologist.  Should be interesting.

A couple weeks after my upper GI scope I went in for an upper GI x-ray series where you drink horrible stuff that tastes like carbonated chalk.  I was fine at first but after a while it made me feel sick and I didn't fully recovered for a week.   I have decided I would rather have a scope than the x-ray/drink any day.   I realize I had it easy...some people going through these tests have  medical issues they are facing that are scary and painful.  I remembered that while I was getting through the week after the tests.  I have one amazing friend who has always been an inspiration to me but is currently facing difficult medical issues and when I want to complain I remember how brave she is and I try to shut up. :)

School is out and life continues to be busy but it is a new busy.   I have a daughter in cheer so she is busy with practice a couple times a week and my boys just got done with soccer.   We are now getting ready for a family road trip down the west coast.  My eating habits have still been pretty good but I've been thrown off by having a new schedule.  So I am working on that.   The last time I weighed myself I was down 20 pounds.   That may have fluctuated 3 pounds back and forth.   I know my eating won't be perfect while traveling but my goal is to make smart choices the majority of the time.

A few days ago I was walking with my daughter and we made it past the 3 mile mark without my sprained ankle screaming at me.  Hoping it continues to work with me.


I am so thankful my husband and children are so supportive of my decision.  Brad, my hubby, has been incredible  and has even defended my decision  when
un-informed (but loving) people in my life question my plan.  My kids have even been involved in learning the new habits.   I feel we are all benefiting from the things I am learning and implementing.  


Pictures:
1.  My Dad and me at my son's Arrow of Light Award night.  My Dad has been in scouting his entire life (he is a Silver Beaver award recipient).  He does an amazing and meaningful ceremony to present the Arrow of Light award.  I"m so thankful he was able to present Camden's award!
2.  This picture is our family list of behavior changes.  It is taped to a door in our kitchen by our dinning table so the whole family can read about it.   I have THE BEST family!!!!