So, it has now been over a month since I first decided that the LB was something I wanted to pursue and since I found this website...and a lot has happened since then! So lets begin...

First, on Feb 3rd I had a total thyroidectomy. For those who are not familiar with the term, I had my thyroid (which is butterfly shaped gland in your neck that regulates your metabolism) completed removed because I had a 2 cm begnin nodule. Initially, I was really apprehensive about the surgery but now that is done, I am happy I did. That is because they did find a itty-bitty amount of papillary carcinoma cells...aka cancer. No, the scar from the surgery isn't pretty but it is supposed to fade over the coarse of time. I have thought about buying new shirts just to hide it better but right now I think I am comfortable with it. It is what it is, and if anything it is my medal of honor that shows I made the right decision. I will post a picture of the incision that was done on my neck.

Next...on Feb 13th, I attempted to attend my lap band intro session. But silly me has been so busy day dreaming about losing weight that I got the times mixed up and showed up for the wrong session. In the words of Homer Simpson..."D'oh!" I stayed anyways just to listen but will need to attend the next intro session on 3/13 to actually get this ball rolling.

And finally on Feb 19th, I TURNED 30 YEARS old!!! Where have all of these years gone?!?! You know, I am not spooked by the number. I just can't believe I am 30. I remember being just a little kid and thinking 'omg, 13 years old is so far away...18 is so far away...21 is so far away...etc' and *BAM* now I am 30! Well, i hear that 30 is the new 20...so i have another 10 years till i turn 40.:cool2: