Friday, July 24, 2009
Think of the children!!
50 things about me ♥
2. I have been married since September 23rd, 2006.
3. I am the mother of 4 awesome kids. They are 6, 3 and the twins are 1 ½ yrs old.
4. I LOVE God! He is the reason for my being.
5. My parents are the best. I couldn’t have asked for better ones. Sure they have their flaws, but who doesn’t? We aren’t Jesus Christ!
6. I had my first child young, I found out the day of H.S. graduation that I was pregnant with him.
7. Most people know that I am NOT a modest person. Burps and farts don’t gross me out, LOL!
8. I am not a girly girl. I like to be feminine but mostly I’m just like “one of the guys”.
9. Watching football is my second favorite thing to do on Sundays.
10. I mostly like rock music but I really listen to EVERYTHING…unless it’s country or in Spanish.
11. I played softball most of my youth life and I miss it. I will play again when I’m back in shape.
12. Half of my family lives in Germany and I have been there 3 times already, it’s beautiful!
13. We go to church at Clife in Forney and we love it there!
14. My first job was at Taco Bell in Mesquite when I was a sophomore in high school.
15. I would much rather listen to music than watch TV anytime!
16. I LOVE to try new foods but my favorites are Mexican, Italian, and of course American cuisines.
17. I LOVE working out. I feel so much better after I do and I have so much more energy now.
18. I think tattoos and piercing are intriguing and cool to look at although I only have my ears pierced and no tats (yet).
19. I love rocking out at concerts!!
20. Getting pedicures and manicures are SO relaxing and I love having pretty hands and feet.
21. I realized that my cell phone is really NOT a necessity in life and I CAN live without it.
22. Cooking is one of my top passions. I am very good at it and I am always looking to make new and interesting entrees.
23. I have broken both of my arms when I was younger. Once in 5th grade from a bicycle accident and the other arm in 7th grade from a horse riding accident.
24. Large dogs are awesome. A yip-yip ankle biter isn’t considered a dog to me.
25. I love cats! Although, the last one I had was made mean by my oldest (when he was 4) and then he started attacking him and getting his revenge.
26. I have a horrible habit of procrastinating. Lazy sometimes too.
27. I have a better long term memory than I do short term but it’s getting better.
28. I am NOT easily embarrassed.
29. I hate shoes and socks. I would wear flip-flops year round and everywhere if I could.
30. I believe everything should be done right the first time, there shouldn’t be room for halfway done…of course that rule doesn’t apply to myself.
31. Airplanes are awesome. I love flying and they cease to amaze me every time I drive by the airport I always stare at them taking off or landing.
32. I would love to own my own restaurant one day or at least be top chef somewhere.
33. As far back as I can remember I have loved tigers, both colors. They are so strong and powerful and absolutely beautiful to look at.
34. I am a HORRIBLE liar. I always have been busted in my lies when I was younger. It’s so much better AND easier to tell the truth.
35. I am more of a pessimist than an optimist. I working on switching that around.
36. When I cry, it’s hardly ever when I’m sad but rather when I’m mad. I cry mostly out of anger.
37. I am a social nut! I am always looking for ways to get a bunch of people together. I love mingling and entertaining. I am very outgoing.
38. I am a very impatient person. Well, most of America is unfortunately. We want everything NOW!
39. If you are going to surprise me, DON’T tell me you have a surprise for me! Then I will nag you so much that you ruin it for me. LOL
40. I am a very inquisitive person. I like to know everything about everything or everyone.
41. I talk a lot. Many of times it has gotten me in trouble. I hate being talked over or interrupted.
42. You will usually get advice from me even if you don’t want it. I’m well known for that.
43. When something makes me angry, I have a hard time bottling it in and letting it fester. Usually it comes out right then and there.
44. I don’t wear my feelings on my sleeve. But I am very transparent. If I am sad or mad, you will know it.
45. I let people take advantage of me. I have a hard time telling someone no when they need me for anything.
46. My two favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter. Christmas, the birth of Christ (although December 25th is not actually the day he was born) and Easter, the resurrection of Jesus into heaven.
47. I love birthdays…especially my own. It is the day you were born, CELEBRATE IT! I also love planning my kids b-day parties.
48. I made a lot of bad decisions when I was younger but I wouldn’t go back and change one thing. They have all led me to be the person I am today.
49. I love big bodies of water. Lakes, the gulf, and oceans! I like being in or on (in a boat) the water. Beaches are so serene.
50. Stupidity or lack of common sense is my number 1 pet peeve. Repeating myself is a close second.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Gallbladder surgery update
Monday, July 20, 2009
Gallbladder surgery tomorrow
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Soft foods/puree stage diet
Here's a list of soft foods I ate from 2 to 6 weeks post op:
pureed chicken/tuna salad
fat free Pace refried beans with melted cheese (sometimes with a little Herdez salsa)
scrambled eggs (with or without melted cheese and some Herdez salsa)
cottage cheese (I didn't use fruit bc of the sugar content but spaghetti sauce instead)
yogurt
deli shaved meats
Ragu (thick meaty spaghetti sauce with 97/3 ground beef or turkey) and ricotta
french onion, cream of potato, fat free split pea or black bean soup
cream of chicken soup and sugar free jello
hummus
oatmeal or cream of wheat/grits
I hope that helps alot!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) xoxoxo
Getting in your protein!
Pre-made protein shakes were my LIFESAVER in the beginning. Chocolate...is BY FAR...the BEST flavor you can get because it tastes the most like a regular shake. The rest just made me want to vomit HAHAHA. I like te EAS Myoplex lite and Muscle Milk 100 calorie chocolate shakes. Eventually I would say find a protein powder shake you like since it doesn't have all the preservatives and artificial "crap" in it that the pre-made shakes have. What I've found though if you like coffee, get some instant decaf coffee and add a little to your vanilla protein shakes and BAM!!! INSTANT PROTEIN COFFEE/LATTE :) Another good add in for vanilla protein shakes is sugar free jello powder!! MMMMMMM! Also, try adding peanut butter to your chocolate protein shakes to make it more like a Reese's candy taste AND it adds protein!!! One thing I lived on for lunches was fat free refried beans with some melted cheddar cheese mixed up together (1/2 cup total) and it was a great source of protein and fiber! If you have a food processor you can put some tuna, mayo, and relish s&p in there and puree until it's complete MUSH and eat that. Any good moist protein pureed is pretty much fine...just make sure it's not TOO wet or TOO dry ;) Also, if you buy flavorless protein powder at GNC you can add it to your scrambled eggs or egg beaters before throwing it in the skillet...same goes for the pureed tuna/chicken salad AND hamburger patties! There are many tricks to getting extra protein ;) Also you can add the flavorless protein to some home made sugar free jello to make protein jello (try with instant pudding mix too). If you have flavorless protein powder just add little bits here and there and the amount adds up!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Weightloss and alcohol part 2
"Not only does the dense calories cause a stall but I also learned this at the education class tonight (so how ironic you blogged about it) ... alcohol in gastric bypass patients causes huge liver problems. My surgeon was just at the annual GB conference in Dallas and she shared the articles with us tonight ... because it's a malabsorptive surgery we filter things different through our bodies now ... and alcohol is one of them. You are hugely more prone to liver disease or failure as compared to a regular person. I guess surgeons and doctors are beginning to see a big increase in GB patients with liver complications. So I am all for less alcohol and more protein!! :) but that's just my .02"
Alcohol and weightloss
NOT freaking out anymore :)
Rest In Peace and God bless you Michael Jackson!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Almost 8 month WLS check-up
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Insensitive remark!
Monday, June 15, 2009
FREAKING OUT! (WLS friends PLEASE READ AND REPLY)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
RANT!!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Did I need to have this DRASTIC surgery?
Friday, June 5, 2009
You are a little snobby
Being a little snobby every once and a while is totally allowed.
If no one was ever snobby, people wouldn't try to better themselves.
While you enjoy the finest things in life (that you can afford), you do tire of superficiality.
You know there's more to life than what's just on the surface.
yea pretty much!
Friday, May 29, 2009
You are medium maintenance
Like everyone else, you have some things you are particular about.
You're not too annoying about it, and you're able to go with the flow most of the time.
You've learned to stand your ground on what matters but also make compromises from time to time.
You have good taste. Too bad not everyone shares it.
YEP, PRETTY TRUE! ;)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
You are thick skinned
People may not always love you, but that's totally fine.
You're happy with who you are, and you don't really crave outside approval.
You love yourself, and that's the most important thing. You have high self esteem.
And because you don't care what other people think, they tend to like you a lot!
Are You Thin Skinned or Thick Skinned?
OMG SO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
You are carefree in life
You are the life of the party. You also are completely uninhibited and honest.
You are happiest when you are inspired and creative. You like to live in the moment.
You are sensitive and considerate. You are always putting other people's needs before your own.
You are adventurous and constantly seeking. You feel like you still have a lot to learn about yourself.
For the most part...it's true! WEIRD! I didn't think you could tell that from how you get undressed LOL!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
You Are 24% Girly
You are a pretty hardcore tomboy, and a very free spirit.
Gender roles be dammed, you like to do things your way.
I can be girly but most of the time I'm just like one of the guys ;)
You wear the pants
You definitely wear the pants in your relationship, and you guy doesn't seem to mind.
Your guy seems to worship you, and you could get away with murder... if you wanted.
Enjoy your princess status, but don't exploit it too much.
Even if your guy doesn't require compromise, it would be nice if you let him get his way more often.
Who Wears the Pants... You or Your Guy?
You are super spiritual
You are in touch with the world around you, and you find peace in connecting with others.
You believe that every life is special and that every life has a purpose.
You value harmony and understanding. You try not to judge, bicker, and fight.
As simple as it sounds, you truly think it's important to make the world a better place.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
100 POUNDS GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!
I LOST 100 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I FINALLY DID IT!!
This was one of my main goals and it has been completed!!! I was beside myself when I saw what the scale read. I weighed myself like 5 times before I believed it LOL!! SIGN ME UP FOR THE CENTURY CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!