Just checking in, I hope everyone who reads this is doing well. The weather here in Calgary is beautiful, even with that freak snowstorm a couple weeks ago. It isnt unheard of for snow to fall in September here, but it is uncommon. Lots of broken trees in the city & the clean-up still continues even now.

well, some good news today has really lit a fire under me as the saying goes. I dont want to jinx it by saying what it was but knowing how unmotivated Ive been lately Im so happy.

I figured I had better post something so that MFP doesnt remove this group. I am still hoping that eventually others will join in and share.
When I checked the mail yesterday, there was an info package from the pre-op clinic of the hospital. All standard stuff. I am a bit concerned that they are requesting a chest X-ray. I quit last year, but live with a smoker now. I was tested for COPD and asthma, but was not diagnosed with either. I did a Rx for a daily inhalation powder (Seebri Breezehaler) and a rescue inhaler that I never used.
Christmas went okay. I roasted a chicken with a few veggies. I only had a small amount myself and more veggies than chicken. I did eyeball the pumpkin pie on the table quite a bit, but managed to stay away from it. (This morning, I announced that if someone didnt eat the last piece before 9am that I would no longer be able to stay away. It was gone 3 mins later, lol)
I hope everyone reading this is having a great Christmas season!
- Allison

Hi there! Im scheduled for surgery on Feb 11th. And of course like a lot of things, this last little bit of time before seems to be crawling by. lol