Holiday Surprise

Jul 06, 2014

My brother, who is a trucker, was able to make it home late on the 4th. So, for a surprise he and Mom picked up all the fixings for a 4th celebration on the 5th. We grilled and enjoyed the company. It was my first holiday since my surgery 2 weeks ago. The sad part is I am still on the liquid diet so I had to enjoy my protein shake (made it chocolate for a treat). Was unusual, but was not as difficult as I thought it would be. Am sure that it will get easier as I get more time getting use to my new stomach and how to eat meals/foods that are healthy and nutritious. In addition to all the grillin's, he also bought a bunch of fireworks that ended up being about a 90 minute show. As a lot of them were aerial, most of the small town we live in were able to enjoy them as well. Is going to turn into a busy week as next Saturday I go with my little sister to her seminar to start the WLS journey. She has been a big cheerleader/supporter to me and it is a pleasure to be there for her. Have lost 36 lbs. in the last 2 weeks and have started giving my sister some of my clothes to get her to her surgery. Am looking forward to the surprises that will happen when Labor Day rolls around. Who knows how much I will have lost, what I will be able to tolerate for food (at least it will be solid), and the surprise from those who haven't seen me for a while.  I love the shock value right now, especially from those that always expected my to be fat my entire life. (Am even amazing myself) Hope everyone had as wonderful a holiday as I did!!

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