The Big One

The Big One

I am having a hard time comprehending the fact that I am now six months out from Gastric Bypass surgery (RNY)!! When I think about how far I’ve come and how many things have changed, I can “feel” that passage of time. But, in my mind, I just got off…more
October 24, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, NSV, SurgeryNo Comments
Where does time go?

Where does time go?

I can’t believe that I have not written an update since July. So much has changed since that time back in the Summer, and I don’t really know where to even start. I’m now over 5 months post op following my gastric bypass surgery, and I am really starting to…more
October 6, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, Surgery1 Comment
Do The One Thing

Do The One Thing

For the past four years, I have been blessed to work for our local school district which allows me to be on the same work schedule as my children's school schedule. I love being home during holidays and Summer breaks while my kids are free and we can do whatever…more
July 29, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, NSV2 Comments
Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

If you're like me, you immediately heard Bon Jovi in your head when you read the title of this post. If not, we might have to stage an intervention!! Ironically, I heard this song last week as I traveled to my hometown in Tennessee for the funeral of my beloved…more
June 5, 2022Posted inFeelings, General2 Comments
My First Wicked Stall

My First Wicked Stall

"stall" (verb) - stop or cause to stop making progress. When I got home from the hospital after my gastric bypass surgery, I made a point to not weigh myself every day. I only wanted to check the scale when I felt a difference physically in how my clothes fit.…more
May 27, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, SurgeryNo Comments