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Time for Drastic
Well, hullo there, strangers! Miss me? For those of you who have stuck around, bless you for your patience. The past few months have been a bit of an emotional and physical roller coaster. But I have...
View ArticleAbout My Choice
By now you’ve had a few days to digest my big news (pardon the pun). You may have mixed feelings about it. Trust me, I’ve been preparing for this experience for four months now, and I have my moments....
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Weight Loss Surgery: The Preop Phase
One of the aspects of this experience that I really appreciate was how thorough the bariatric surgery preop approval process was. It made me feel confident that it wasn’t just about the $ for my...
View ArticleThe Liver Diet
With my surgery fast approaching, last week was the start diet for my preop “liver reduction diet”. The idea behind this diet is that obese people tend to have enlarged livers due to increased glycogen...
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Have You Had Your Conversation?
Good morning! Today is the 8th annual National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). NHDD “exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD...
View ArticleAll the Feelings
One of the surprises I have not been really prepared for is the gamut of emotions that I run through each day (often from minute to minute). I was warned during my preop phase that emotional ups and...
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Food, Glorious Food
It is the final day of my full liquid diet! Cue the party horns, streamers and balloons! I’m at the point that I am literally gagging on soup, even when it tastes good. I’m not normally a fan of...
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Whirlwind!
Helloooooooooo friends! I’ve missed you! Where to even begin with the last six-ish months of life happenings?!? I think what I plan/intend to do is give you a quick synopsis – with more detailed posts...
View ArticleA New Day Coming
Hello, friends. I have missed you! I have missed this. Boy has it been a hell of a year (and counting). Since I last posted, I found a new job as a palliative care nurse practitioner. I firmly believe...
View ArticleOn Vulnerability
Considering what I do for a living, you would think I would be an expert in vulnerability. After all, I get the privilege of being present with people during some of the worst, hardest days of their...
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