Life after having the Gastric Sleeve

Spicy Scramble!   Eggs have become my best friend for breakfast. They are so quick to make and you can throw just about anything ...

Saturday was our annual holiday party. I knew it was going to be my cheat day for the next two weeks (I'm giving myself one on Christmas...

It's been almost two weeks since I updated, and I do apologize! I hit the 50lb mark last week! I'm now down another half pound or so...

I look terrible in these pics! lol but here are some photos from 0lbs to 40lbs down.Still have a long ways to go.... ...

The past 5 days I've been bouncing around a little bit. Went from 256 to 258, then 257, 256 yesterday and today I'm 255 :) Finally d...

Today was my 4 week post op check up! The doctor is very happy with my 31lb weight loss. He said I'm right on target, and should be lo...

Last night for dinner I made Shelly's Baked Ricotta ! Wow it was so good! If my pouch weren't so small I'd be going for seconds!...

Preparing for surgery, the days and the night before--especially, can be nerve racking! I was told that my recovery time in the hospital can...

Today I added some more flavor to my breakfast! I'm in the pureed phase of my diet. I cooked a small scoop of reduced fat ground s...

The scale finally moved again! I'm down 27lbs total, current weight is 265. I have exactly 100lbs to loose to reach my goal weight of 16...

Day 13! I had my first post-op visit today with my doctor. He's happy with my progress and has progressed me on to pretty much all foo...

I got brave today, and I regretted it. I took a bite of chicken, chewed up really good, and a bite of soft broccoli. Wow! I will not be do...

Today is my 9th day post op. I finally added two new things to my diet. Scrambled eggs and pork rinds....no not together! Since the doc is...

Today is day 6 after surgery. Still trying the best way to eat and drink without getting air bubbles. Most of them don't hurt, they are ...

I'm still feeling tired, or "winded," from the surgery. I just want to have my energy back! I want to hop on my treadmill, wal...

I had my surgery on July 18, 2012...3 days ago. I came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. This blog is from a personal perspectiv...