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Dear Scales,

We have not had the best relationship over the years, as I tried to lose weight before the surgery, you’d show that I had gained. It was very frustrating. I know that the scales is an inanimate object, but to me, it was the source of much angst and annoyance over the years. But sinceContinue reading “Dear Scales,”

Dear Friends #2

I am so grateful for having all of you in my life. Over the weekend I have been meeting friends who I have known since secondary school and we have remained in contact as we went off to university or work after we finished our exams. It was so good to meet yesterday. One ofContinue reading “Dear Friends #2”

Dear Easter Eggs,

I cannot have you any more, you contain too much sugar and too much fat. Years ago I would have laughed in your face if you told me that I would give chocolate. But that has come back to bite me in the backside. This weekend was my first Easter where I have not hadContinue reading “Dear Easter Eggs,”

Dear Solid Food

It is so good that, starting today, I can have you back in my life. Got the past four weeks I have been eating soft food only and I am looking forward to having something that has a crunch to it. I am really looking to have proper meals with my mum again with usContinue reading “Dear Solid Food”

Post surgery check up

Today, I had a post surgery check up with the specialist nurse. Things it turns out are going really well. I have lost, since my pre surgery assessment in the middle of December, 18kg. It is above the average for this amount of time. So, I am really pleased. However, the nurse did warn meContinue reading “Post surgery check up”

Dear Soft Food,

I am at the point where I can start to mix soft food alongside my puréed food. On Wednesday I can leave the puréed food and go completely on to soft food. I am so looking forward to Wednesday, I am sick to the back teeth of puréed food. Today, to start the transition, IContinue reading “Dear Soft Food,”

Dear Friends and Family

Thank you for all the support you have all given me before, during and after my operation. It is greatly appreciated. It doesn’t matter how we spoke, whether it was face to face or online, the fact that you were there for me is what matters to me and your kindness. I don’t think thisContinue reading “Dear Friends and Family”

Dear Puréed Food

I am having to eat puréed food for the first four weeks post surgery, as I am still healing and getting use to the new size of my stomach. But I have to say, that after two and a half weeks, I am starting to get bored of it. Some of it is okay, niceContinue reading “Dear Puréed Food”

Dear Physio,

Since I woke from my surgery, I have the most intense back pain. My doctor initially thought that it might be a pinched nerve and although that has not been confirmed or denied, I can finally say that I am out of back pain. Yesterday, I went and saw my specialist physiotherapist, who does aContinue reading “Dear Physio,”