Saying Ta-Ta to my TaTa's!

My best piece of advice to anyone getting ready to go through this, throw a party! No need being down and sad about it.. Celebrate it! It is after all a decision you made. My close girlfriends came over (minus a couple that couldn't make it) we had a lip synce battle, pizza party and way more than enough wine, whiskey and beer! Getting into the wee hours of the morning we decided it was only right to indulge in a dance party. At this point our stomaches hurt so bad from laughing so hard. 30 year old women jumping around the living room singing their hearts out. Then it was time we said goodbye. With enough whiskey for an army in me, I lifted my shirt up and danced around like there was no tomorrow! This led to a good laugh, followed by the drunken cry. Every one of us were balling and hugging. As good friends would do, they were taking turns telling me how brave I was, how proud they are of me, how they would all be there for me through all of this. All things that were so amazing to hear. While we are all wiping our tears we hear the song playing "This is gonna be the best day of my life" Yep, you guessed it.. More tears! I woke up the next day, not feeling great physically (I was hurting pretty bad) but emotionally, I had the best feeling ever. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Right then I realized this is why I'm doing it. For more moments like that! It was definitely one of the best nights I have ever had. Never underestimate the power of friends. They will get you through the best and the worst times of your life. I will NEVER forget this. It was just what I needed. These girls are my rocks!!
2 days before surgery my Dad and Step Mom came to wish me luck. She gave me a bracelet that had a wonderful message with it! My Dad, he came with 2 shot glasses in one hand and Jack Daniels single barrel (the good stuff) in the other. Well here's to surgery going well!