macortiz
macortiz posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
My doctor was super clear on how WLS would change my...
macortiz posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
I really like the insights & gives me a lot to think on. I fit much of what...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
We Need Honey (Winnie the Pooh) -
Like a hole in the head.
Prior to my having weight loss surgery I was told my taste buds might change. They have a little: I can only eat one brand of cottage cheese (Daisy)...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Food Aversion -
The definition of aversion is: a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance (strong distaste or objection), or antipathy.
Ed brought in his annual Christmas lunch fo...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Never Buy Something With More Ingredients Than You -
Over the weekend I tried a different grocery store (you can read about the adventure here), and did something I never do anymore: grabbed a package without reading the ingredien...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Trying New Things -
Today I tried two new things (well, three, if you include my resistance to the urge to buy a large Breve Latte' with an extra expresso shot).
First, I tried a new groc...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Six Month Surgiversary -
That's what they call it on the boards I frequent...a surgiversary. Today marks six months since I had gastric bypass surgery. For the most part, I believe everyone who knows me...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
I. Am. A. Bad. Ass -
Bad-Ass: so exceptional as to be intimidating.
That's me.
Mark tells me at least twice a week that's what I am while I'm staggering around the training room ...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
New Knees -
Three years ago, I met with a very cocky orthopedist. I believe he was twelve, I was certainly old enough to be his mother. During my encounter with said cocky youngster, I lear...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Balloon and Dead Guys in a Cistern -
Well, I met with a gastroenterologist today because I have been having problems a few times a week with keeping food down. This has been incredibly irritating and interferes wit...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
The Collector Revisted -
Remember back in May when I wrote about my encounter with the Collector at the hospital and she hinted at my not being able to have my surgery because of an old bill?
You're...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Quote -
"Your past does not define you. You can step out of your history and create a new day for yourself." - Oprah Winfrey
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
T.M.I. -
aThere are things I take for granted: technology, vehicles, laundry soap, stores within close proximity to my house...
...being able to poop.
Seriously, I would just kil...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Ninja -
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Sometime ago I purchased a Ninja. It's this little food processor/blender-on-steroi...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Well, This Sucks -
My hair has always been thin, and for the better part of my adult life I have shed hairs. The shedding had gotten much better over the past couple of years, so I let my hair g...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Oscar Mayer -
Today I had to contact one of our locations because the afternoon started to creep by and an item I was expecting hadn't shown up at the main office. The counter guy who answer...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
This Week Blows -
The doctor said yesterday, "Has anyone been around you who's been sick?" I just wanted to pound someone. Ask anyone I work with, if I know someone is sick I don't want them ne...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Gloomy Friday -
Yesterday I felt sick and went home shortly after getting into the office. After I got home, I hopped into a pair of lounge lizard pants, laid down on the couch and crashed for...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
The Twenty Club -
I have t-shirts which look practically brand new, the colors aren't even faded. I only wore them a few times, then the insecurities set in because they were either too tight, t...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
If You Got a Dog, You Better Watch Out for ME! -
I ran over to Meijer tonight to pick up a few things. Three women had this small, gray car surrounded and were cornering this couple. I really didn't care what they were doing...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
First Day Back at Work -
I didn't make it past 1:00 p.m.When I got into the office this morning I was feeling pretty good. I grabbed the high-back chair out of the computer room to try to assure some c...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Thwack, 80% Reduction and Popscicle Kits -
Post-ops were this week. I've lost about 15 pounds since my surgery, 37 total since I walked through the doors of the weight loss center back in November. Maybe not so excitin...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Pastries -
When my customer said he had a gift for me, I knew it had to do with goodies. The box had to weigh 2-3 pounds. I told him I really appreciated it, gave him a hug, then told hi...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Friday Evening -
I feel like Mz. Popular all of a sudden. Beth came over late this morning. She was my "hang out" person so I could take a shower...which was more to make sure someone was here...
macortiz wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Lick 'n Run -
>My surgeon's nurse called me back this afternoon and said she spoke to the Collector. Who told her side of the story, which the nurse did not repeat. I piped in with the ackn...
About Me
Royal Oak, MI
Location
28.7
BMI
Surgery
05/17/2011
Surgery Date
Dec 08, 2010
Member Since
