Today was a full day of pre-surgery testing – including an arterial blood draw, pulminary test, regular blood lab work, an EKG, a chest X-ray, and an ultrasound.
I think half of Boston Medical Center saw my boobs and big fat belly today. So many people told me to take my bra and shirt off and then poked at me, I lost count. Not a lot of folks who didn’t get a look. I’m just sayin’.
Today I had my first consult appointment with my surgeon. I already knew what he looked like and that patients really loved his demeanor from www.obesityhelp.com. Last week at my support group meeting, an older lady was talking about him and she said, “I’m in love with him,” and we all laughed. But let me tell you something, so am I.
He was sweet and understanding and non-judgemental. He wasn’t condescending in any way, and was just really excited FOR me that my life was going to be so different. He was funny and we joked with each other and really hit it off. And he’s just so CUTE. I seriously fell for him and although I know I can’t say a word about it right now (so I don’t jeopardize my surgery!), mark my words that I *will* be asking him out when my surgery is done. I’m sure lots of women go in there and get all ga-gah over this man who’s changing their life, but I really did feel like we hit it off. I could be totally wrong, but that’s fine. I’m in love with my surgeon. I’m ok with that.
There was one awkward moment when he said he had to look at my stomach and I freaked out! I was NOT prepared for that happening and I told him that. He laughed and said, “Taunia, I’m going to have to see your stomach at SOME point,” to which I remarked, “Yes, but I was hoping I would be out cold under anesthesia when that happened.” I left out the part about me having an instant crush on him too. That was probably one of my finer moments of judgement. Anyhow, he told me I had nothing to be embarassed about because I was a beautiful girl and I great singer. That helped, but still, I covered my face with my hands like a little girl because I was so embarassed.
And no, he has no wedding ring. I don’t know how that’s possible because he’s a total catch in every way: good looking, sweet, kind, funny, clearly intelligent. PLEASE GOD, let him be straight. For once in my life, please let the good looking, sweet, kind, funny and intelligent man be a STRAIGHT GUY. (Don’t get me wrong ladies. You know I love you. But Diva needs some sugar!)
Ok, I need to go back to being all googly about my surgeon. *sigh*
P.S. No surgery date in sight yet, but I have a hella lot of tests to take on 11/28
7:45am Check in
8:00am Arterial Blood Gases and Pulmonary Function test
EKG
BLOODWORK
CHEST X-RAY
I get out of the mammogram because I’m under 40. Yeah, baby! After that, 2 nutritionist appts, then a pysch test, then they schedule the surgery. Looks like *hopefully* it will be late January, early February. Just in time for my 36th birthday. I have a feeling Soderfest will be held at Boston Medical Center this year. 
I cannot believe how quickly this happened. A few days ago, I just started keeping my eyes open for a companion dog for Julip. I never really had the urge to get another dog, but I felt like Julip was depressed sitting around all day while I worked, and that she needed a friend.
So I started looking on Craigslist and through the shelter’s and found Serena, a five year old rat terrier:
(Julip is a rat terrier too) I checked with my vet and she said they make good playmates for each other. So I contacted the agency, filled out an application, and BOOM! She was adopted by me – today.
The thing is, I feel GUILTY. Julip is totally confused and I can tell a little upset with me. I just hope that they get more comfortable with each other within the week. I asked the shelter if I could have a week to see how it goes with them and they said that was fine. Right now, they’re still feeling each other out, and competing for my attention. It’s cute, but awkward, because I want Serena to feel comfortble, but I don’t want Julip to get jealous and upset.
But they ARE super cute together:
We’ll see how it goes. I don’t know why, but I wanted to cry when Serena got here. It just felt weird after 2.5 yrs of just me and Julip to have another dog. But it’s all up to the Queen. If Julip likes her, she stays. If not, luckily there’s a lot of other folks on a wait list for her. She’s really sweet and loving, so I hope they hit it off. We’ll see how this week goes.
I’m just so happy they have these fun little tunes on www.singsnap.com!
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/e/bd121317e
Ok, I know it’s a karaoke site, but COME ON….there’s some kick-ass tunes on this site!
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/e/b5129b986
On Facebook, someone sent me one of those pictures tests, where you select the photo that most represents how you feel about something. (You can take a similar online test HERE. OR search for PICTURE PERSONALITY on Facebook) Here are my results, which I think are fairly accurate. I never tired of taking ridiculous online tests!! lol
Temperament : Idealist
You are the quintessential dreamer – spending more time thinking about the possibilities that the world holds for you, rather than your reality. You don’t settle for anything less than what you truly desire and you work very hard. You tend to live in every place except the present – you are prone to daydreaming about the future and re-thinking the choices you made in the past. Sometimes you get overly caught up in your thoughts.
Interests : Thrill Seeker
You are interested in anything that is exciting and pleasurable. You’re not afraid to indulge yourself – you live by your own set of rules and don’t allow yourself to get hung on what others think. For the most part, you are independent and do whatever you please to do. Trying to stop you from doing something only makes you want it even more. At the end of the day – you live for life’s most thrilling moments.
Amusement : Adventurous
It’s a good thing that you are filled with energy and ambitions (that others sometimes find exhausting) because you’re continually looking for a new adventure and exciting experience. You struggle with a continual feeling of restlessness which constantly pushes you to the next level of excitement. Once you have accomplished one thing, you are eager to accomplish something more exciting, riskier and distinguishable.
Passion : Emotional
For you passion is less about romance and sex – it’s more about friendship and family. Strong emotional bonds and connections are your passion and your pleasure. You always let your loved ones know how much you love, respect and admire them. You do this through kind words, loving actions and simple gestures. You count your blessings each day and express your love openly. You expect the same from others.
For an hour now, since 8:00am, I have been listening to the most God-awful instrusive and loud landscaping crew working on a lawn two houses down. WHY does your shit need to be THAT LOUD?!?! I’m not joking, I was very honestly scared for my hearing and made two makeshift earplugs out of Puffs Plus tissues.
Oh sweet Jesus, thank you. They’re leaving.
Also, my favorite support request/misspelling/misuse of the day:
“I’ll get back to you on the IP addresses. I don’t understand alot of this stuff, so bare with me.”
Lady, unless you want me stand around buck nekkid with ya, you may want to consult a dictionary.
I just finished the new website for my friend Jeannie’s voice studio, and I like it so much, I want to steal it as my own. lol Check her out:
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