Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Starting a new blog

Last week I had gastric bypass surgery. I was well educated on how it would happen, what I would be eating (or not eating), how I would be exercising, and how my life might change. I had toyed with the idea of starting a new blog to track the changes.
I had no idea!!!
I have felt amazing! I have no hunger, but have been eating my 2 ounces of liquid/semi-liquid foods at regular "mealtimes" and have been keeping well hydrated the rest of the day. When I stepped on the scale this morning, I weighed 4-1/2 pounds less than I did the morning of my surgery and 3 pounds less than yesterday. I couldn't stop giggling for more than an hour, and I knew I really did have to start a blog.

The next question was what to name this blog. Several things came to mind, mostly relating to new beginnings and starting over. My husband Jack came up with what he was sure was a winner "This too shall gastric bypass" - umm-mm, no. Definitely not. Then the thought came "It's A Brand New Day!" Perfect!

It is me, and I am ready for the changes to come!
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8 comments:

  1. Patrick and JudyMarch 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Yay! So glad you started writing about this. And we're so proud of you! You're doing amazing, and there's only MORE amazing things to come. Love you, Mom!

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  2. JoelMarch 15, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    We're proud of you too, Mom...congratulations for this new start. I couldn't help but smile as I read you're first post. Good luck!

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  3. DougMarch 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    You go girl! I'm really looking forward to following you on this!

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  4. JackMarch 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    That is awesome, Mom!

    Becky's comment: obviously you're Mom didn't just get a box of candy for her birthday.

    You know, I really like Dad's suggestion for a name.

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  5. Elder and Sister MarshMarch 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Jack wrote: You know, I really like Dad's suggestion for a name.

    Yes, Jack, I thought you probably would. And Becky is right - no more candy for this Mom for birthdays, or Easter, or anniversaries, or Halloween, or Christmas, or Valentines, or anything else......

    Thanks to everyone for your comments and support. :-)

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  6. penrodejMarch 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Your enthusiasm is catching! I am so happy to hear that you are recovering so quickly. I am excited to see where this journey goes for you. Maybe next year we'll walk a 5K together!

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  7. Elder and Sister MarshMarch 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Count me in, Jen!

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  8. Mark and JessicaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Wow - so excited to watch the rest of your journey. Wish I'd known earlier to follow you from the start. You look so good!

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