This year has certainly been a year of change. So much has happened. A year ago I was calling Evan “Copper” on this blog, he was just about six month’s old, Michael was still being called “Mo, and was soaring into the last few months of his fourth year.
I’ve changed physically and rather unexpectedly, I’ve realized that along with the physical change came a few unexpected changes as well. As this year closes I find myself reflecting on these surprise developments. The biggest unexpected area of growth for me was that I’ve come further into my own…self. This was a big surprise, because a year ago I felt like I knew exactly who I was. What happened this year is that I broke out of the shell I’d been living in and truly became her, for everyone to see.
The weight loss although physical has changed a lot more than just what I look like. It’s allowed me to really be me. I’m dressing the way I’ve always wanted, I’m much more outgoing-not that I wasn’t before, I was always the girl with way to much self esteem, but it’s outgoing in a different way. Gone is the self doubt. Doubt that questioned if this fat girl really should be up and dancing, now I simply dance.
Currently I’m reaching, grasping, and aiming for goals, dreams, and aspirations. I’m feeling pretty good about 2010 and I’m going to do my best to make as many of them happen.
The short version: Blizzard, Slipped on Ice, DC to pick up sister from airport, MAJOR stomach pain, ER, hospital, Road-trip, Christmas in Connecticut, sledding, Hershey Pennsylvania for Chocolate World.
A few months back I decided to update my magazine subscriptions to include a few that didn’t primarily deal with parenting or children. In the last five years the only time I’d actually read a fashion magazine was while I was in the salon, so I figured it was about time I resumed reading periodicals that I felt reflected the woman-not the mother-but the woman I am today as well as my other interests, (mainly shoes and make-up) while being fun to read. I chose Glamour, Marie Claire, and Writer’s Digest.
I received the November issue of Glamour this afternoon. As I was walking back to my house from the mailbox, I could feel a smile begin to play across my lips-because this was a little indulgence that was purely, just for me.
As soon as I could, I tore open the plastic it was wrapped in and began flipping pages. On the sixth page my attention was captured by two beautiful women and the question, “Are these women gorgeous?” I immediately recognized one of the models from the Lane Bryant advertisements so I quickly flipped to page 198, while uttering the word “duh”. This is what I saw:
Five months ago I with the help of one awesome surgeon and his staff changed my life, for good. Five months ago I had gastric bypass surgery. Five months isn’t a very long time but the transformation I’ve undergone has been super. So far I’ve lost 65 pounds and I’m feeling really great. I’m doing things like going down slides […]
I decided to go REALLY red. My hair naturally is auburn so reds always look great one moi! Next time I’m going blonde-but until my hair stops falling out (side effect of rapid weight loss) I don’t want to mess with it too much!
My pal Rebekah sprused it up this pic I took with my […]
If you read my blog regularly — you know about my weight loss surgery. But if you don’t — I’ll make a long story short by saying that in March of this year I had RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery. One of the main reasons I chose to have this surgery was because of these two little men. I wanted to be able to play with them, run and chase them. Continue reading First Ever — Photo Story Friday– Play!
This week (June 16th) marked the three month post operative point. I’m doing well, and have yet to regret my decision to have Gastric Bypass Surgery. I’ve got my new diet down and am begining to try new things. Some foods work, and others don’t. My friends joke that I’m the “Incredible Shrinking Woman”, in a way […]
Last week was horrible. Mostly. I got sick on food that I had previously tolerated. I did manage to get most of my supplements in and a lot of protein. […]
I’m two weeks out and feeling pretty good. I’d say about 98% of my surgical pain is gone. I only get a pinch or two when I try to twist, bend over, or suck in my stomach at this point.
I progress onto stage two tomorrow which I feel ready for. I’m going to take it slowly adding in some beans and […]
A week ago my eldest son turned five. Usually on his birthday he would awaken to a house full of balloons, and a big “Happy Birthday” from his parents. I totally let the ball drop this year. My surgery was last Monday and I returned home on Wednesday the 18th. We weren’t sure how I’d feel for his birthday, but […]
It has been one week since my surgery and I’m doing great. I woke up yesterday feeling significantly better than I had been, and even better still today.My experience so far has been positive, I’ve had some iffy moments where I’ve been sick, but I have not regretted my decision to have this surgery at all!I went in […]
Just a quick note. Got home from the hospital today. My surgery was a huge success, but I’m still on some pretty strong pain medications and feeling loopy. I’ll write or post […]
My surgery is tomorrow, and yesterday I spent the day running errands, but ended with a nice dinner out to Macaroni Grill with the hubster and our two boys.
I had the Mushroom Ravioli (it made me think of Bella in Twilight.). I’ve been on a semi-liquid diet for the past two weeks preparing for my surgery and after I ate I felt […]
I thought it would be a good idea to list the steps I went through to get to the point I am presently at; especially since I havne’t been blogging through out about this experience.
Last October I spoke to my doctor and asked her if I would be a good candidate for the surgery. She said I would be. I had been thinking about this […]
My belly aches blue Lorazepam flu I’m down for the count Always three times a day Sometimes four A bee stings right through the arm The high swing I ride upon My eyes can’t quite focus on The nurse with my Lucky Charms —- Blue October
This year has certainly been a year of change. So much has happened. A year ago I was calling Evan “Copper” on this blog, he was just about six month’s old, Michael was still being called “Mo, and was soaring into the last few months of his fourth year.
