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Let's talk about confidence for a minute. I have always been a rather confident person. Size has never hindered me from knowing at the end of the day I am happy with who I am and my heart. Confidence comes from so much more than that number on the scale. I have always been bigger… Continue reading March 12th, 2018

Let's talk about eating out at restaurants after VSG surgery. Let's face it, eating out is a huge part of most people's lives. We all gather around food. It's rare that a friend asks you to go for a walk to catch up. It's always "let's get together for dinner."  So after VSG you have… Continue reading March 3rd, 2018

I have to start this post off with my ever growing gratitude and thanks to everyone who has supported and loved me on this crazy journey. I am blessed and deeply touched that when I shared this blog on Facebook I received so many positive comments and so much love. Sharing this journey is so… Continue reading February 24th, 2018

Yesterday I hit my hundred pounds down mark. I have accomplished so much more than the number on the scale though. I am and have always been more than the number on the scale. I have worked so hard and pushed myself to more limits and beyond more limits than I every imagined I could.… Continue reading February 18th, 2018

Two month surgiversary! Small victories. That is my main focus. I have hit my health goals this far. My most recent labs have now shown that I am no longer a type 2 diabetic. That was my main reason for decided to pursue this VSG surgery in the beginning. That is a huge accomplishment for… Continue reading February 5th, 2018

So I wanted to do this at my one month mark, but time seems to have gotten away from me so I will do it today. One Month and Ten Days ago I had my surgery. . One month and ten days ago I started a new chapter in my lifelong storybook. I believe this… Continue reading January 15th, 2018

Okay, let's start off with surviving the holidays without over eating and still being on soft foods. It honestly was not as bad as I have imagined it to be. While I sat at the table to eat I simply constantly reminded myself to put my fork down between small bites and I didn't make… Continue reading December 30th, 2017

Today was my post op follow up with my surgeon. Today I am down 35.9lbs from November 21st. And 50lbs from my highest weight. I am beyond happy with my progress and so is my surgeon. I am approved to go back to work tomorrow and start light work outs. This is a leap in… Continue reading December 20th, 2017

Post Op day 3.  I haven't been up to writing much the last few days but here we are. Three days out from surgery and I am doing good. I have had a few minor set backs but I still know this is the write decision for me.  The morning of surgery i was very… Continue reading December 8th, 2017

Day 10.  Today has been a struggle. Not so much avoiding the temptation to eat but my emotions have been on overload.  Going into this journey I was fully aware that some people would not support my decision and I am still aware of that. Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion regarding this. What… Continue reading November 30th, 2017