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  1. One-Year Sleeversary notes and thoughts

    Recovery Time:

    Post surgery I recuperated very quickly, too quickly, I felt great and energetic. I started walking immediately, taking 5-10 minutes walks every hour I was awake the first three days, and gradually increasing until I was walking 30-45 minutes straight. I started low-impact cardiovascular exercise after my one-week post-op check-up. While walking is highly recommended immediately post-op (mainly to avoid blood clots and to assist the CO2 left over from surgery), there ...
  2. "My Journey"

    I had never had a problem with my weight. In fact, I had considered myself lucky because I ate what I wanted and never had to worry. However, after a son, a badly broken ankle, various medications and a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, my weight piled on layer by layer until I felt like an empty shadow of myself. Ultimately, I became so ashamed, I basically became a recluse. Refusing to go anywhere, I always wear black and rarely leave my house unless absolutely necessary. I had never made any friends ...
  3. My Goal's !!!

    9/26/12: (317) Date Of Surgery
    12/26/12: (287) 3Months Post Op
    3/26/13: (250) 6Months Post Op {1st Goal}
    6/26/13: (200) 9Months Post Op {2nd Goal}
    9/26/13: (180) 1Yr Surgerviersry { A Goal I Never Thought I'd Have}