There are a lot of changes happening around me. I have been preparing for a life changing surgery and to add to my journey my parents are moving from New York to North Carolina. To say I am close to my parents is an understatement.

Part of me wanted to tell them about this surgery and the other was afraid of their reaction. Plus, I was afraid of stressing them out since we are at less then a week away of them leaving.

The truth is I don't tolerate change well and this is alot of change at once. I'm cranky because of the carb restriction, struggling at the gym and frustrated that I'm not losing the way I think I should be. TTOTM is no where in site and I've had swelling in my ankles. Checked out OK with the cardiologist.

Hopefully anyday now my liver will do what it's supposed to do... release the glycogen stores so I can think again.

Well, this was their last weekend as New Yorkers. My DH and I had them over for dinner and I made DH tell them! I expected more shock but they were automatically supportive. And I explained that I hadn't told many people and he told me to keep it that way.

And my parents said the words that every child wants to hear... "I'm proud of you."

yes it is nice to hear those words from your parents. Mine are very supportinve. My dad lives out of the country and the last time he saw me i was at my heaviest 280lbs... we email eachother 2-3 times a month and he is always asking how i am doing. My weight loss is going slow...but getting there. My mother comes over every 2 weeks for the weekend, she is my best friend and helps me out.

You are going to have a lot of changes going on, just be positive and think how great it will be once you have the Band and who happy and surprised your parents will be next time they see a healthier, skinnier you!