Today was a nerve-racking day! :smile2: I had some very back news today of someone who was once married into our family that committed suicide last night. It was so sad because this poor guy had no one who loved him. Even his own mother denied she was his mother and wasn't planning on burying him. I had to keep it together because I had my networking luncheon today called the Hispanic Network of Austin with 50 people coming to network. While I was setting up for the luncheon, I got more updates on my surgery with the location of the hotel that True Results is putting us up in because the surgery is in another city. I'm trying to write this down, set up, and NOT cry. I was nervous knots all day!! I felt off my game at the luncheon, but it was still a GREAT luncheon! One of my acquaintances, who's fast becoming a friend, was SO supportive and wants to meet with me before my surgery and visit me post-op. She had gastric bypass before the lapband was an option, so she understands me and what I'm about to go through. I'm so grateful for her and I hope I'll be able to count on her when I need encouragement. The surgery is next Friday and I'm so excited and so scared all at the same time. Is that normal? I don't know, but it's something I must do for myself and my health. My mother-in-law is so funny. She's visiting with us and not from this country. Where she comes from, there just aren't a lot of obese people, so she can't understand why I'm getting surgery. Why can't I just eat salad? LMAO!! :lol:If it was that simple, I would have done that by now! My husband's so supportive and I'm very fortunate in that sense. He has always taken such good care of me and has seen me through some difficult health situations. He curses me back to health, but I know he worries about each time I get sick. I'm hoping that my health will improve now and he won't have to worry so much.