Go . . .

It's 10:45 pm. I need to get up at 3:15 in order to make it to the hospital by 5:30 am. Everything is a go. I'm feeling prepared and not as nervous as at times earlier this week. I'm looking forward to having this behind me. When I post next time this will all be history. Off I go.

Set . . .

Nearly everything is set to go. Today is my last full day at work. Tonight I'll make one last trip to the store and do some last minute cleaning. Tomorrow I work only in the morning and then head out to Hillsboro for a pre-op appointment with Dr Cober. Then its pack my bag for the hospital and focus on all the pre-op instructions like nothing to eat or drink after midnight, bathing with special soap and insuring I'm using all freshly laundered, clothes, towels, and sheets. At this point I just want to have the surgery behind me. My anxiety level is building but it sure helps to stay busy and I have plenty to do before surgery.

Ready . . . set . . .

Ready . . .

It's Tuesday. Friday is surgery day. So far I'm not as anxious as I thought I would be. I've been keeping very busy. My Christmas shopping is done which is a lifetime record I'm sure. I'm as ready for Christmas as I'm going to get. I have loads of things to do at work, housekeeping tasks, office party, packing and a doctor appointment to keep me busy until I jump into bed on Thursday night.

My surgery is the first one on the schedule on Friday morning. We are supposed to arrive at Saint Vincent Hospital at 5:30. I think I'm READY.

Party Time!

A few weeks ago, I invited a few of my favorite women to join me at a Bon Voyage Boobies party featuring champagne, breast related snacks and frontal nudity as we made a cast of my breasts. It was a girls only affair attended by both of my step-daughters, a sister, a sister-in-law, and a niece. The morning after I'm feeling pleased with myself and very glad I had the guts to throw myself a bye-bye boobs event.

It was amusing and cathartic to make a bunch of breast related snacks. Here are a few pictures.

My step-daughter Allison did most of the work on the cast and it turned out great. I'm glad to have it and look forward to having it painted. Here are a couple pictures of the cast.

When I sent the Bon Voyage Boobies invitations I wondered if it was a good idea. My sis, Lisa, told me to do it and I'm so glad I listened to her advice. It was fun and I feel so supported.