Interview

Well I had an interview this afternoon that I think went very well. At least it went better than my Treehouse interview. If I had to guess by the body language and verbiage, I would say that I will at least get a call to a second interview. If not that, then I'm sure that I'm at least up on their rank list. That's just a feeling. I don't want to get my hopes up though. What will happen will happen.

I would be excited to take the job. It's like the perfect mix of TSA and C&C. It's all the new, growing nonprofit that C&C was with the mission of TSA. I would have the power to help a company grow again and develop policies and procedures not get lost in the "that's the way we've always done it" nonsense and beauracracy that I'm in. I will be happy one way or another, but it would be a gulp of fresh air to get out of the politics and bad stress (not to mention poor leadership) of TSA.

The position would be Accounting Manager, which would be a different tier level than I am in now. A large jump, but not inconceivable. I'm excited. We'll see. I'll post more as info becomes available.

Surgery: my surg is still on for 2/12. I've been a slacker as far as exercise go, but its been an eventful couple of days. I'll get back into the swing of things tomorrow. I'm excited and scared for my surg. I had my pre-op yesterday w/ Dane, the nurse, and the doc. I got a book about my specific care (to ME, not just to all people having this procedure done). I got all my prescriptions - I'll be high on Tylox, Viacodin, and Valim for at least 2 weeks. Good times. I got all my pre and post-op instruction. Dane and I also talked to the doctor at length about what to expect. He has strongly encouraged me to lose 15 - 20 lbs on top of this. But everything below my belly button is going to be cut off, or "in the bucket", as he so humorously said (one of the things I love about this doc). I can't imagine life without a pudgey belly. I've always, even at my thinnest, had a pudge. I can't believe it will be gone. And it will be so nice to have normal breasts again. I don't think anyone knows how much my stuff has splayed out. Put it this way, I can lay my whole index finger across the dark part of my boob. That's almost 3 inches in diameter. GROSS! Not to mention they point at the ground, almost back to my ribs. It will be nice to have nips where they belong. Dane will have his hands full caring for me. So will HG. I will have all sorts of antibiotic/drug regimns, body fluid drains, bandages, and so on. Plus I am only allowed to get up every two hours for a short walk. Otherwise I will need help with everything: peeing, cleaning myself, getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, etc. I can't shower for about 10 - 14 days. Only sponge baths and if I want my hair washed, I can go to the doc's office and the nurse will wash my hair at their "salon" station. That will be weird. I've considered getting my hair put in corn rows. Anyway - I'm excited and scared.

I fell off the main detox wagon but still plan to juice fast the week before surgery. That will help lose weight and get myself in good mental, spiritual, and physical condition. Afterwards I'll follow the vegan soup diet (Dr. McDougall's) and unlimited fruits and veggies. Maybe a little PBJ and hummus/pita treats for when I want to be bad. :-)

Wish me luck with everything!