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Halloween 5 yr Surgiversary
Wow, this Halloween marks my 5th year as a post-op. I’ve not been as frequent lately because my life took an unexpected change. I’m trying to do a scan every morning before leaving, but I’m just not getting the free time I used to.
First of all, DS related, I’ve had some interesting changes this past year. I put on about 15 lbs, which started to concern me a little, but not too much. I still wasn’t dieting or anything, and I was still within the expected bounceback. I had gone from a size 8, sometimes 6 to a size 8, sometimes 10. I didn’t like that as much, but look how far I’d come, so no real worries. I do love the curves I’ve been blessed with, but plastics are on my “one day” wish list if I ever got the time, nerve and money together at the same time.
Fast forward to the most recent events. The year has been a whirlwind. Hubby and I put together a BBQ restaurant (hubby’s long time hobby wanting to go pro) with 2 other partners, and the day before opening, the one with the money decided he needed a bigger cut, and that cut was us. Within a week, we got our own smoker and started a vending operation selling on the streets and in festivals. The day before the launch, I was laid off from my job, which I take as a blessing in disguise, because looking at it now, there’s no way he could have done it himself through the week. Our tent got BUSY and becomes a parking lot party quickly. We have a ball together, and now, only a couple months later, we’re about to open our own restaurant with a large clientele already. We've made enough to piece it all together (God bless Craigs List) everything with no partners and no loans. The townspeople are so supportive, many donating their skills to help get us started as well, from the plumber to the sign maker and everyone in between. We're serving outside of our building while the kitchen's being put together and the biggest puzzle piece was completed today. That’s why I’ve not been around. I’ve never worked so hard in my life, but you know what? It’s so different and fulfilling knowing that you’re the one benefiting from it. I’ve been at a crossroads between getting another trainer job or staying with the BBQ, but I think my career is about to take a huge left turn with this fast success we’re having. To top it off, Ive lost12 lbs in the process without even trying, but I know all of my hustling and bustling, not to mention the lack of a vending machine to dispense animal crackers is to credit to this, too.
So, that’s me, I bounced out of my goal weight, and have dropped back down to it. Everything else, I just take in stride, thankful every day as I down a pulled pork sandwich, brisket, or ribs that I need not worry a bit about the fat content. Life is good as a DS post op.
First of all, DS related, I’ve had some interesting changes this past year. I put on about 15 lbs, which started to concern me a little, but not too much. I still wasn’t dieting or anything, and I was still within the expected bounceback. I had gone from a size 8, sometimes 6 to a size 8, sometimes 10. I didn’t like that as much, but look how far I’d come, so no real worries. I do love the curves I’ve been blessed with, but plastics are on my “one day” wish list if I ever got the time, nerve and money together at the same time.
Fast forward to the most recent events. The year has been a whirlwind. Hubby and I put together a BBQ restaurant (hubby’s long time hobby wanting to go pro) with 2 other partners, and the day before opening, the one with the money decided he needed a bigger cut, and that cut was us. Within a week, we got our own smoker and started a vending operation selling on the streets and in festivals. The day before the launch, I was laid off from my job, which I take as a blessing in disguise, because looking at it now, there’s no way he could have done it himself through the week. Our tent got BUSY and becomes a parking lot party quickly. We have a ball together, and now, only a couple months later, we’re about to open our own restaurant with a large clientele already. We've made enough to piece it all together (God bless Craigs List) everything with no partners and no loans. The townspeople are so supportive, many donating their skills to help get us started as well, from the plumber to the sign maker and everyone in between. We're serving outside of our building while the kitchen's being put together and the biggest puzzle piece was completed today. That’s why I’ve not been around. I’ve never worked so hard in my life, but you know what? It’s so different and fulfilling knowing that you’re the one benefiting from it. I’ve been at a crossroads between getting another trainer job or staying with the BBQ, but I think my career is about to take a huge left turn with this fast success we’re having. To top it off, Ive lost12 lbs in the process without even trying, but I know all of my hustling and bustling, not to mention the lack of a vending machine to dispense animal crackers is to credit to this, too.
So, that’s me, I bounced out of my goal weight, and have dropped back down to it. Everything else, I just take in stride, thankful every day as I down a pulled pork sandwich, brisket, or ribs that I need not worry a bit about the fat content. Life is good as a DS post op.
Valerie
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
How exciting!!! Your weight sounds totally healthy, and isn't it wonderful how sometimes things happen because we are meant to do something else??? And, I have to say you are a little evil. I can just imagine you guys cooking outside while the restaurant gets built. The smell must be divine...and utterly unkind to your fellow man. LOL If you cook it... they will come!!! :) Congratulations. What a wonderful surgiversary update!!!
"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"What your heart thinks is great, is great. The soul's emphasis is always right." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"What your heart thinks is great, is great. The soul's emphasis is always right." Ralph Waldo Emerson
There's a gas station on the other end of the building, and people are pumping gas and get a whiff of the smoker and say "what's thaaaaaatttt????" and wander over to investigate. Now we're at the point where people are sent over being told that they HAVE to get a pulled pork sandwich from us,and my baked beans are becoming famous, too.
Valerie
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
My DS 
This post just sucks. No freaking pictures of ... well ... the BBQ? :) JK.
So happy this has all worked out for you guys. I'm such a BBQ freak I think I'd be afraid to work in it in case it would make me get sick of it! LOL. Congrats on another great year Val.
So happy this has all worked out for you guys. I'm such a BBQ freak I think I'd be afraid to work in it in case it would make me get sick of it! LOL. Congrats on another great year Val.
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The sad thing is that I'm so busy during the lunch hour that I often get through it discovering that (A) I havent' eaten anything myself and (B) there isn't anything left for me to eat anyway. It goes that fast, especially the ribs and brisket. I look forward to being open until 8pm so I can have a couple of hours in between to sample the food. I don't know if I'll ever get sick of it. I'm putting "Real Girls Eat Meat" on my apron, too.
Valerie
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
1 year to lose the weight - 6 years maintaining it with the DS
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..next to the mashed potatoes
Happy Surgiversary to us!
You're 5 years and I'm 2 years...wow...how time flies! Glad that you and hubs are getting things going for the restaurant. We will have to make a roadtrip over your way!
Val, you've got such a great outlook on things...shows what a special person you truly are. Congrats on your success...past, present and future.
You're 5 years and I'm 2 years...wow...how time flies! Glad that you and hubs are getting things going for the restaurant. We will have to make a roadtrip over your way!
Val, you've got such a great outlook on things...shows what a special person you truly are. Congrats on your success...past, present and future.
Kathy
Counting down to PS with Dr S on 10-15-11
Counting down to PS with Dr S on 10-15-11
HAPPY SURGIVERSARY, Valerie!!!!
What a wonderful post.....so full of great news!!!
Congrats on your BBQ restaurant!!! How exciting!!!
I know you and DS will be fabulously successful!! What a blessing how everything has fallen into place!! Yea!!!
Pretty cool about those pounds "falling off", too......and 5 years out! Ahhh....the power of the DS (and fewer Animal Crackers! LOL).
Wishing you all the best in life!!!!
Julie
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” - Plato
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