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May 10, 2012

Well, I have not had the opportunity to post on here but while I have a minute; why not!

I had my surgery May 1st, 2012; yes I am still a newbie; only 9 days post op! I got to leave the hospital after staying a couple nights, I had my husband there with me so it made it much easier. I walked, walked & oh yeah WALKED, just as everyone suggested. I came home on vicodine for pain, but only took it that night and stopped it on the next day; I felt fine without it!
This week has been a tough time. Yesterday, May 9th, I lost my Grandpa. While he was ill, death is never something you can fully prepare for. I miss him a lot. It was so hard making sure to keep up with my liquid diet yesteday, on top of trying to juggle all that was going on because of my grandpa's death. Today, May 10th, I started my pureed stage.....It is different to say the least. I thought things would be a little more appietizing than they are; maybe my taste buds are changing? I can't wait to "eat" something real and textured lol I have been craving Taco Salad, not so sure when that would be aloud?? I am hoping that this hard time will just be more motivation for me. My Gramps was aware of my surgery and was all about the support. I just have an angel to push me through this now! I am doing it for myself, but even more so him; the life he lived was long and happy & thanks to God & WLS I hope to have a longer and happier life just like my Grandpa! I have so much I am looking foward to!


Some things I cannot wait to do when I am able:

-Sing for God at worship service on stage with confidence in myself
-Eat at any resturaunt without anxiety & avoidence because I may not fit in the booth
-Ride a farris wheel
-Race GoCarts
-Exercise because I WANT TO
-Shop at a normal store for clothes
-Go to a waterpark confident
-Not a fan of rollercoasters but Id like to ride one just to say I fit!
-Ride a horse without worrying about being too big
-sit in normal lawn chairs with arms
-Go to a concert that I really want to without worrying about fitting in seat
-Have children
-Do Zoomba


Wow the list may go on & on, I am so excited!

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