Tag: Personal Growth
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From Stalls to Success – Let’s Talk Numbers
I’m a just over 5 weeks post op and I’m currently stalled on the scale! The first 2 weeks were amazing… everyday I was losing 1-2 pounds and it was exciting – probably the highlight to my day lol. Then week 3 got here and BOOM, the scale not only stopped going down, but it…
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Hooray it’s Time for Puree!
I just got home from my 2 week post op appointment and I’m pretty dang happy right now! I wasn’t sure when they’d give me the green light for puree since I technically started the full liquids the Thursday after surgery. HALLELUJAH! I did it. I got through 2 full weeks of liquids and let…
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From Struggle to Sleeve: Embracing a Fresh Start
The part you’ve all been waiting for now that I’m done rambling… Holy shit. It’s the day before surgery. Today I start liquids only… crazy! I was spoiled in a sense, because I knew others had to do two weeks of the liquid diet prior to surgery, if not more. My last meal was Taco…
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Unexpected Path to Gastric Sleeve Surgery – How It All Started
I won’t lie. I didn’t ever think this sort of thing would be an option for me. I didn’t know much about the surgery, but I’ll admit I always assumed it was for people who were much heavier than myself. My whole life I’ve struggled with my weight. Lots of back and forth. What’s crazy…