I haven't blogged about what has been going on in my/our life because I wasn't sure I wanted to share. I have come across a lot of people with very strong negative opinions on the subject and frankly I don't want to hear it. I have decided that I will share thought because I am proud of my choice and am not going to live my life in hiding. On May 24th I had a Sleeve Gastrectomy. As someone that was very vocally against any type of weight loss surgery I can't believe how my heart has been softened and my mind opened. I did it for more than weight loss, I did it for more reasons than I want to list but a lot of them were health related. I have been very blessed to be surrounded with supportive family, ward family and friends. This is a learning and patience building process that I am enjoying...most days. I am doing very well and feel very blessed to be as well as I am. I am grateful that my sweet tooth is gone for the most part. I crave protein and veggies and love that change. I have been told I will experience many changes over the next year some I welcome and some I hope pass me by. I get to start soft foods now and next week I am cleared to exercise again. There are some foods that I don't like anymore that I used to love like Cranberry, Lemonade, watermelon,and mashed potatoes. I have been warned though that my tastes will continue to change over the next year.
Robert has been an amazing support to me through this process. He reminds me to not lift, have my protein drink and on and on. I am very grateful for him.
