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Friday the 13th - I'm not a superstitious person but today has been a day. Maybe it's because of the date or just because.... I still am struggling to find protein I can tolerate since surgery. I...

weight loss question - Okay so I know everyone looses at different rates. I was told I'm doind good at my 2 week post op appt (18 day out). Also not to expect my loss to continue at this rate. I don't fe...

I would say you deserve to whine.. That sucks & I am really sorry...

surgeon"s goal weight???? - I had my 2 week post op appt today. She thinks I am doing well & everything looks good. I asked what she had as a goal weight for me & she replied with 150-170lbs. First I was like...

4/8/12 - Well, Brian & I are home from his surgery. His back surgery went well. Surgeon took more off the disk than planned & off the disc below which wasn'y planned either. He said he need...

Food in throat feeling - I was cleared today for pureed!!! Yea! I have to go grocery shopping now & am very excited! I grabbed a couple of recipes from egg face & want to thank all of you that have referen...

I get all worked up about the state of my home when family comes...

4/2/12 - Yesterday was a better day than today so far. Today I am real sore around the deep stitch & it makes it difficult to get around. Yesterday I think is the culprit though as Brian's ...

1 week out & just fed up - I was 1 week out yesterday. I have struggled every day to get in my fluids & my protein, let alone eat also. Plus then there's walking. I get up about 9- 10a & have to nap at like ...

I think 45lbs is awesome & congrats!!!Food for thought, when was...

1 week post op - Today is my 1 week out & things I think are good. Having issues with pain when I sneeze or cough but otherwise very little that isn't tolerable even w/o pain meds. the full liquids...

Better each day - Outside of waking up for a pain pill, I actually slept the whole night through. It has been easier to get up & down & around the house. The stomach spasms seem to be more intense t...

hospital stay to today - Well, I had to be up at 4:15am to be at hospital at 5a. They got me registered & blood drawn, changed, etc. they tried starting the IV in my right hand 2x & failed. The next nurse ...

sleeved & home - Hello all! Thank you to all of you who prayed for me!  My experience hasn't been one of positives too much. I got stuck 6 times for IV's, am still struggling with pain as me & narc...

Surgery today! - It is 4:30am & today is the day. Gotta be at the hospital at 5a so just htought I would quick ask for your prayers, please. When I'm up to it & have a computer I will let you know ...

Countdown - Well, I got the call for my surgery time. It's at 7a & we need to be there by 5a. They said the start anesthetic at 7 so surgery start about 7:30 & it be about 2 hrs. Said that fro...

Very inspirational!!

breaking up with food - So, I posted on my blog this morning about the things I've gone through last few days. My boyfriend Brian just called & asked what I was doing, I replied laundry & crying.  He aske...

Pre-op minor breakdown - Yesterday, when Brian went to his hockey game, I went grocery shopping. things like SF pudding, light yogurt, no sugar added applesauce, skim milk, etc. I have to do 2 full days li...

Incredible & inspiring!

preparation -      Well, it's Sat. & I couldn't sleep past 6:30a this morning. I'm really getting excited! Brian is off to the gun show at the Iowa state fairgrounds with his brother. I have ali...

I think you deserve to celebrate! Congrats & have a wonderful time!

Nervous now - Today I have begun to get nervous about my surgery. I'm all in though & don't question doing it. It's surgery though, not a cut in calories or an extra mile. I'm making a conscienc...