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Pizza

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One of the things I have missed with my surgery is pizza, well and bread in general.

I found these Flatout Pizza Flatbread at Publix the other day.


I thought it would be a good idea for dinner for all of us to make our “own” pizza.  I had mushrooms, purple onion, pizza sauce, pineapple, ham, hamburger, and of course, pepperoni.

David likes BBQ sauce on his pizza, Carmen and I don’t.  So this was a nice option for all of us to get want we wanted without take out or delivery.



The Flatout’s had 6 grams of protein, and were only 130 calories.  I made one complete bread, but only ate a half of one.  Should have made it into thirds.

But it was yummy, and we all had fun making our own pizzas.

Blessings.

 

 

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Sunday Thought

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I need something to do.  Not do, really, but do.  Ya know?  I want to contribute to something that will have an impact.  Make my life worthwhile.  I don’t want my life to be just busy.  Busy with work, laundry, homework, and cleaning.  But busy with family, and friends.  Hearing what they have to say.  Be that encouraging friend or Mom or wife.  I want those things.  I think I do these occasionally, but not near enough.

I have begun my next Math class (online), and feeling overwhelmed at times again.  So, with my anxiety, I don’t just want to add something to my day.  I want my days to count, not to be wasted.

I have spent far too much time in my chair (or couch) with my weight, and Lupus the past 10 years or so.  I am done with that.  Especially now with my weight loss, I feel better.  I have more time to contribute to friendships.  But I want more – I want to be outside in my yard (that is dying…a topic for another post), out with friends chatting about their day, or just walking around the block with our kids.  I want to be strong in faith.  To encourage my friends to take those chances on life, to go on that trip, or start up that business.

So, I am thinking about how my days can be better managed so that I can contribute somewhere.  Just not sure where yet.  Prayers and positive thoughts appreciated.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)

Blessings.

 

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Put On Purple Day

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Today is Put On Purple Day for Lupus Awareness.

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Show me your purple!!

Blessings.

 

 

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Spoons

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My days have been much better since surgery, and 125 pounds lost.  My joints don’t hurt as bad as they used to.  I have used the Spoon Theory many a time to explain my fatigue, and just levels of pain.  This picture explains:

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Thankful my days are better, but I still have bad days.  They are fewer and far between now.  Thankful I don’t have to use so many spoons.

Lupus Awareness Month.

Blessings.

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized · WLS

A Year Ago…

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November 2015 – This picture from when David and I went to Helena GA was an oh dear Lord moment.  I knew I needed to start the process of getting this weight off.  I have always struggled, but this was my heaviest–315 pounds.  It was a fun weekend, but in a lot of pain, and really struggled to keep up with everyone.

Day of surgery – May 16, 2016.

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I was 283 pounds.  I felt really good about getting to this point.  I followed the guidelines of my nutritionist.  I struggled everyday, but knew that surgery was my goal.  This picture was taken on Friday before my Monday surgery.  I was excited.

David took my measurements:
Neck: 16
Arms: 18.5
Chest: 52
Waist: 48
Hips: 60
Thigh: 35
Calf: 20
Bra: 44H
Weight: 283

Today, Tuesday, May 16, 2017:
Neck: 14.25
Arms: 16
Chest: 41.75
Waist: 37.5
Hips: 44
Thigh: 26.5
Calf: 16.5
Bra: 38DDD
Weight: 190 (will do official on Thursday)

So I have lost a total of 53 inches. 53 Inches!!  I have skin issues.  My arms are basically bat wings.  Boobs -ha.  Just skin everywhere.  I wouldn’t change a thing.  Not one.  I love that I am able to do most anything.  I have zip lined. I participate in 5k’s – walking – but I am NOT on the couch.

Hair is coming back, and this time curly – curly!  I am still adjusting, but at least it is growing back.  So all in all, a very good year.

I go for my 1 year check on Thursday.  I will give my officially update then.

Blessings!

 

 

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Mothers

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I love being a Mom.  I always have.  I wanted children regardless of a husband (at one point in my life).  Grateful I have both.

I love most of the stages.  Learning to get through some of them is sometimes more important than loving them.

Each year is a different challenge or a change that occurs with them or with me.  I wouldn’t trade a step.  I love them dearly.

Happy to be a Mom.   Yesterday was nice.  Time spent with them is always good.

 

Blessings.

 

 

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Mother’s Day

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This was invading Facebook this year:

Every year my children ask me the same question. After thinking about it, I decided I’d give them my real answer:
What do I want for Mother’s Day? I want you. I want you to keep coming around, I want you to bring your kids around, I want you to ask me questions, ask my advice, tell me your problems, ask for my opinion, ask for my help. I want you to come over and rant about your problems, rant about life, whatever. Tell me about your job, your worries, your kids, your fur babies. I want you to continue sharing your life with me. Come over and laugh with me, or laugh at me, I don’t care. Hearing you laugh is music to me.  I spent the better part of my life raising you the best way I knew how. Now, give me time to sit back and admire my work.

Raid my refrigerator, help yourself, I really don’t mind. In fact, I wouldn’t want it any other way.  I want you to spend your money making a better life for you and your family, I have the things I need. I want to see you happy and healthy. When you ask me what I want for Mother’s Day, I say “nothing” because you’ve already been giving me my gift all year. I want you.


I miss my Mom, and this idea.  I made sure that I was a part of her day.  Not always showing her the best of me, but showing up.  It was one day of the year that mattered to her officially. Everyday I spoke with her.  I miss that.

So to all of the Mom’s out there, Happy Mother’s Day.

Blessings.

 

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Body Adjustments & Lupus

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I have been experiencing more Lupus symptoms since my surgery last year.  A big part of my bodies adjustment has been my hair.  I had thicker but still thin hair when I was younger (permed, and colored it -it was the eighties).

Carmen sister 19722015-11-09 13.11.45Then, when I was diagnosed with Lupus it really got thin.  I change my style to a basic bob haircut so I wouldn’t have to place too much stress on my hair, or my arms and shoulders.img_2231With the weight loss surgery I lost even more hair.  After about 7 months, it started growing back.  Curly!  Crazy I know.  Now I am trying to figure out how to style, and take care of the new growth.  And, back to losing it again due to the Methotrexate.  Ugh.

Other things that are giving me fits are the skin changes.  I knew that things would sag, and droop, but with my Sjogren’s, my skin is having a hard time adjusting.  Although I still believe that for me surgery was the best decision.  Adjustments will always be made whether I want them to happen or not.

Blessings!

 

 

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World Lupus Day

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Today, May 10, 2017, is World Lupus Day.

World Lupus Day

Please read more.  Ask questions.  Thank you.

Blessings.

 

 

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50!

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Well, it’s actually 51, but OH MY!!

Not sure what I am doing but I so appreciate the follows! Thank you all so very much.  It is hard for me to believe that in December last year I only had 7 official followers.  And, now in five months – 50!

My goal is to do a giveaway if, no, WHEN I reach 100 followers.  I will need help to decide what would be a good giveaway.  So be thinking of stuff now…and thank you again.

Blessings for today, and always!