RedHeadRuby
Counting Down
May 24, 2011
From months to weeks to day to hours. Time has flown over the past few months, and the waiting is over. It is the night before my surgery, and I can’t believe that it is here at last. I am so ready to begin this next part.
I can feel the nerves kicking in, but I’m not even close to change my mind. I have thought over this decision for so long that I’m not scared about the end results, but about the surgery itself. I know that these nerves are normal, but they are still there.
Overall I can’t wait at all. I’m excited to get my sleeve and I know that it will all be okay. So at 5:15 tomorrow I will wake up and head to the hospital bright and early and get ready for my surgery at 7:30. I will gladly stay in the hospital for a couple of days, and be ready to begin the next part of this process.
“A million years went by quick.” ~Carlton Fisk
The Beginning
Apr 20, 2011
At 19 years old this decision is a big one. The decision to have the surgery was a long road, with lots of twists and turns and even some doubling back. But the road hasn't ended there is still a long way to go, and even now I know that I and at least heading in the right direction with the surgery. I understand that the path will be long and that there will be mistakes along the way, but that is all part of the journey.
Most people my age don't understand why I am doing this, but this is my choice and my choice alone. One day they will see the difference, and see how much I have changes mentally and physically. They will understand then. And for now I have family and a few friends, and I am meeting new people everyday who are helping me through this. I am excited to begin the process and the journey.
I am going to try to keep up with this blog for me. Any help, advice, or comments are more than welcome. But nothing is expected.
"Life is a journey, not a destination..." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
