Portion Control
May Last week, I went to a children’s museum with family and in the food court, there was a chart that showed food portion comparisons.…
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Sleep Clinic Weekend
July For insurance to approve my weight loss surgery, I had to visit a sleep clinic to determine if I have sleep apnea or not.…
Like Mother, Like Daughter
October I remember being discontent about my looks from a young age. My mother was very vain and she would not leave the house without…
Liquid Dieting, Pre-Surgery
Have you heard someone say that Bariatric Surgery is the easy way out? I would say nay. As I prepared for my surgery, I began…
Surgery Day
The nurse from my hospital called me the afternoon before my surgery to tell me what time to arrive….I am on the schedule for 8am!!.…
The First Twenty Pounds
At my 1 week post op surgery, I took a deep breath. I took off my shoes. I stepped onto the scale, my least favorite…
Did I really just say “I forgot to eat”?
November There are some things a big girl never says: (1) “my jeans fit so great right out of the dryer”, (2) “So glad that…
40 things I have learned losing The First 40lbs Post Op
The mind stays hungry even when the pouch is full. Is there a surgery for that? Your staples being removed post-surgery does not hurt if…
Forgiveness
My husband and I have been serving with a ministry for about 4 years. Twice a year, there is a men’s weekend and a women’s…
Appointment: 3:00pm, January 27
I dialed the number, made the appointment, and yes, I went to the consultation. (For your information, not free but well worth the expense.) Before…