Finally my waiting period is coming to an end. My insurance has approved and I have been scheduled for surgery July 13, 2007. It also happens to be on a Friday.

Once all :)my paperwork had been submitted to Cigna, it took about two weeks to hear from my doctor's office with good news. Monday July 9, I go and sign consents with my surgeon, pay fees (1500-surgeon, 500 anesthesiologist) and register in admitting (MountainView Hospital).

I've been trying to stay on full liquids for the past two weeks. It's hard. I've kept myself busy as much as I could to avoid the thought of hunger. Cuz it's extremely strong. I haven't been doing good with the protein shakes. The taste is not good. I hate to say it, but they make me gag. I've tried several different kinds. I've got two more kinds to try out. The last one I bought was the whey protein powder. I can blend fruit juice with that. Maybe that will be my shake solution.

I go see my psychologist this evening. It's a pre-op visit to mentally prepare myself. I have several questions for him. Like how do deal with depression afterwards, if it so happens. And how to deal with not having food as my comfort. Stuff like that. And something very important that I've learned about myself; I'm greedy with food. And I found out that I've been that way for a long time, just never noticed it. I know now that it's something I have to overcome. Is it related to growing up as the middle child of five in a low income family? Well, let's just see what we talk about during my appointment.

Glad my mom is already here and plans on staying long term.