Shawna G.
ONE YEAR OUT!
Jan 26, 2010
TRULY BLESSED!
Back to Work
Feb 15, 2009
8 Days Post Op
Feb 02, 2009
It has now been eight days since my surgery. So far I have had no complications and feel GREAT! I'm tolerating my liquid diet, trying my best to get in that 50-55gms of PROTEIN per day and staying on the move. I was very fortunate that my procedure was Lap and not open, so this has been a big help. I weighed last night for the first time- post op, down five more pounds.
Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.
I'm on the journey and loving it!
Go GATORS!!!
Woooohoooo!!
Last night was awesome-- in more ways than one. The Florida Gators won the National Championship (second time in three years). We had a large group of friends over to watch the game and celebrate good times. At the end of it all -I also realized that would be last time I would be able to eat the way I did at a party. The burgers, chips, dips, alcohol, sodas- all my favorites would not be my favs for much longer.
Again, I had the mixed emotions--as I ate a burger with all the fixings, snacked on chips and wonderful dips, enjoyed my favorite wine and had a few beers. I wanted to train my mind by not consuming these things, then again I was like "hey eat your heart and soul out-- this may be your last time". I could not help but to think how my friends that do not know about my surgery (which was all but two people) feel if they did know, what they would think the next time they saw me (after surgery).
Believe me, this BIG GIRL knows how to party-- but honestly I can't wait to introduce the NEW ME.
Final Countdown
Jan 09, 2009
It was truly a day of emotions-- looking forward to a new way of living, nervous, excited, somewhat sad and even a touch of hesitation. Having completed my pre- op testing I really feel this is it-- on the way-- the countdown has started!
Surgery Date Changed
Jan 07, 2009
Made my decision today...
Jan 06, 2009
Look out Jan 20th here I come!