I'm feeling pretty good. My shoulder started causing a little discomfort last night (gas pain) after driving for a bit. I guess I just need to take it a little easier. I'm actually feeling better now. I'm now on full liquids.

I'm trying to get back on my liquid vitamins - so I'm slowly sipping the 2 oz. portion. I don't want to get reflux. Hate that. Actually, I haven't had any acidity issues. I wonder what will happen once I run out of my antacid meds (taking only 1 a day,

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My surgery went well. I had some nausea on Day 1 and 2. Mostly, a sour taste in my mouth and spitting up saliva (less than 5 times total). No vomiting, thank goodness. I think it was my body trying to get rid of the anesthesia. By Day 2 night I was feeling pretty ok. No real pain, except for some gas pressure on Day 1 and 2. I would classify that more like discomfort more than pain though. I had no problem walking since Day 1. Day 3 - I was only able to get in about 16 ounces of liquid

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I know how I look in the mirror will eventually match with how I feel inside. I know I can do this.

There are also some physical goals I want to accomplish. I've lost some muscle in my right calf, have slight drop foot, and have limited movement in my ankle, so I do have some limitations.

But...

1) I want to play with my kids outside without getting tired after 10 minutes.
2) I want to be able to walk for 30 minutes straight without having

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I don't have many pictures of me (not even face shots). I was looking to for one to post and I don't have any. I also haven't hung up any of my weddings photos -- you know the event that I paid a gazillion dollars for and hired a professional photographer. We don't even have any family photographs. My memories are filled with photos of the kids - none of me.

I've noted that I really am happy with who I am until I look in the mirror; then, I don't recognize the person staring back

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