Houston, we are a go!

Holy Cow!! Its really happening! My surgery was approved!! I am scheduled to have it done on either the 30th of November or the 5th of December, depending on how much FMLA I have left. It took way more time to get the approval that I had hoped but, I am so glad that it is finally here. I will start my high protein diet on Wednesday the 16th. So much has gone on over the last month to get here and now I am worried about my co-workers reaction because I have already missed so much work. Trying to take care of myself. I have never been in a position in my life to take care of me, and get myself in order and it has been great. I hate the thoughts of people being upset with me but, really, if I am not in good health, both mentally and physically, what use am I to anyone else? Now that I have my mental health in order, it is time to get my physical health in order. The last thing that I have to take care of after this is, my back but, I am not sure what can really be done about that. I was told I am not a canidate for Surgery, yet - tho that was a few months ago. I am going to have another MRI to figure out if things there have gotten any worse. They feel like they have but, who knows. Maybe after I get some of this weight off, my back will start to feel better. Only time will tell.