I still have some work to do... hanging pictures, putting things in the storage unit outside, getting an closet, etc. It's getting more organized.

My new home!

My new place. I moved in the Monday before Christmas. I'm truly enjoying having my own place to decorate and make my own. I'll post the "after" photos shortly. I have to take some.

Weight Loss

This photo was taken in October, just a few weeks prior to surgery.

This was taken on Thanksgiving, 2 weeks after surgery. I was down about 15-20 pounds.

Last week, taken at "Ice", an incredible ice sculpture exhibit my friend took us to. Photos to follow on another post... I'm down about 37 pounds, 2-3 jean sizes. I actually fit nicely into a size 14 dress at Banana Republic yesterday!

Taken Thursday

I've been feeling pretty good lately. I would say my energy level is almost normal and I'm able to eat a greater variety of foods. I currently eat, as several people have asked, lots of dairy, eggs, chicken, and crackers. "Lots" being relative. I typically eat about 3 bites per meal. I recently purchased child sized silverware which has made eating far more enjoyable. This week I started eating non-pureed fruit, i.e. apples and berries. I haven't lost any hair, thankfully (Mom said people were asking). Any other questions...? I am delighted with the results of my surgery and am looking forward to returning to work in a couple weeks. I've been off forever (I can't go back until I can go back with no restrictions) and I'm ready to see my friends and patients again.

Donation

I've been donating lots of stuff to Goodwill lately. Mostly because I moved out of my townhouse and into a small studio with next to no storage. I do love my little place and promise to post pictures soon. So... today... I had a box to donate sitting on the front seat of my car, the sun was bright so I took off my glasses and placed them on top of the box and put on my sunglasses. Little voice in my head says, if you leave those there you'll forget and end of donating them... in reply I thought, probably true. Did I move my glasses? No. Did I donate my glasses to Goodwill? Yes. Tomorrow I'm going to the optometrist for an emergency vision test and new glasses. Lesson of the day, always listen to the voice (aka the Holy Ghost).

And yes, I did go back and ask and dig around but loads of other people were donating today too. I did love those glasses....

Moving day got snowed out...

20 pounds down as of today!!! Today has been a much better day, even enjoyed all 3 hours of church.

Update

I'm doing considerably better but I still feel like crap. Mom and I are going for a walk, she's wearing her nightgown underneath her sweats. She said I could write that.