Two Weeks, Yesterday!

Well, lots has happened since I posted last! Surgery, short circuits, and Santa!

I thought I'd post a few before pictures for you. I don't usually ever post full body pictures of me, but this is for posterity...maybe...right?! So here goes...my stupid before surgery pictures. These were taken on the morning of my surgery, 12/16/2008, at around 4:30 in the morning.
















Since my surgery, I've been amazed. I haven't really had too many complications. I caught a cold virus from my dear old Dad, and a few of my scars got a little red and irritated, but that's it. I haven't had any fevers, vomiting, pneumonia, or anything else that I was told I might be susceptible too. I have had low energy, which is normal, and probably due to the fact that I am not eating very much...go figure!

I plan on posting a picture about every month, so my next posted picture will be on my BIRTHDAY!!!! You are all welcome to send me presents! (Ha Ha!)

If your curious about what a meal looks like for me post surgery, I'll tell you right now.

Jen's Food Journal:
Breakfast: 1/4 c. low carb. yogurt, 1/4 c. sugar free jello, 1/4 c. cottage cheese, meds
Lunch: 3/4 c. protein shake, vitamins
Dinner: 1/4 c. creamy type soup, 1/4 c. sugar free pudding, 1/4 c. applesauce, meds

This is what all my meals look like. Sometimes I mix up the order and the particular item, and I do have a few more to choose from as well.

This is the standard until I see my doctor on January 2nd. He should release me to eat more types of foods then, as I should be mostly healed up by then.

I'll update you on the diet post 1/2/09, as it will change....

BE HAPPY FOR ME!!! Since my surgery, I've lost just over 20lbs. NICE!!!!!

Love you all, Happy Holidays!