So Now What?

Hey, hey!  The Seder went really well, although in true Western Pennsylvania fashion, everyone came wearing a Pittsburgh Penguins shirt...  Please tell me we were the only Passover Seder/Penguin dinner event that was going on..  I pulled out some Lemieux paraphernalia and other Penguin stuff I could find and decorated the living room, but the Seder meal was off-limits to all things Penguins..  After awhile I noticed that few folks were leaving to make several trips to the powder room throughout the evening...  I thought it was all the wine - but they were checking on the game!


Now What?
Being only one check mark on my "to-do" list away from hopeful insurance approval for lap band, I am beginning to think that maybe this is all possible.. The question floating around my brain lately is "Is it really becoming a reality?"  I've been in a "holding pattern" for so long that waiting seems to have become a part of my existence.  For the past six or so months, the concept of lap band surgery has been with me, but in an abstract kind of way - sort of like how television portrays someone dreaming, you know.. the wavy thing..  Next Tuesday at exactly 8:30am I will officially check off the final hoop that I am required to jump through..  I did check both the insurance and the Dr's office about the whole "Support Group" meeting thing and was assured by all parties that although not an official requirement, they are strongly recommended.  I'll try to make the meeting next month (can you say CYA??)  So, I'm thinking "now what?"

Sandy from The Weighloss Rollercoaster inspired me while reading her blog to make a measurement chart for myself.  Sandy, I hope you don't mind that I copied yours - I wasn't thinking of all the parts that should be measured, thank you!  So, in true OCD fashion, I opened my trusty Microsoft Excel and began working on a chart to keep track of my measurements.  It looks pretty snazzy too!  I have also read that I should take a few "before" pictures...  Uhg...  There is nothing more that I hate than to have my picture taken.....  I do have a few but they are not full body shots.  Being the official family photographer I'm usually not on the other side of the lens, and everyone around here seems to forget how to use one of those newfangled thangs called a camera!  Like most overweight people, I tend to stand behind others, crouch down, or only manage to get my cheezy grin in the photo..  Mmmmmkay..  Measurements and photos..  Talk about a blow to the gut.  It's all part of the process, right?

Oh well..  There will be time for measurements and photos tomorrow (yeah, I know..  perhaps I should have given up "procrastination" for lent)..  It's time to get ready for choir practice!  Have a terrific Tuesday!!

Until Next Time!