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Shanasparkles

 Shanasparkles ― http://shanasparkles.wordpress.com

I had RNY on 6/9/2008 after being obese for most of my life. This blog is my journal about what life is like after losing 180 pounds (and yo-yoing up and down 5-10 pounds trying to maintain).

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Willow Tree

Shanasparkles ― I have been struggling with how to get this out there, as I wish to protect my privacy and the privacy of my husband.  However, there is no time like the present… I have filed for divorce.  It was not a decision arrived at lightly.  I do not...

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Shanasparkles ― 2 Aug, 11

Stop, Collaborate and Listen

Shanasparkles ― One of the challenges of having a small pouch is that you always have leftovers in the house.  Trust me, when you are one person with half a stomach working on a Crock pot full of chili, it doesn’t matter how tasty it is.  You WILL get sick ...

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Shanasparkles ― 21 Jul, 11

Texas Inspired Beer Braised Chicken Thighs

Shanasparkles ― My latest foray in the kitchen was inspired first by Rachael Ray, who both amazes and annoys me, and by my adoptive home state, Texas.  Recently, I was watching Week in a Day with Rachael Ray and she did Beer Braised Chicken Thighs.  I thought it...

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Shanasparkles ― 21 Jul, 11

Normal

Shanasparkles ― So, I got a message on Facebook the other day from a longtime friend.  She started off by saying that she really needed to talk to me “about something.” She then launched into a paragraph about how proud she was of me for all my ...

Tags: Uncategorized, BMI, Body Image, Crazycakes, Normal, Relationships

Shanasparkles ― 20 Jul, 11

Hello, Monday. If that’s your REAL name…

Shanasparkles ― Due to surgery recovery, I am sliding into Summer Sloth Syndrome.  Resistance is futile.  I am done. Case in point?  Two nights in a row I have been up until 2:30 a.m. watching Law and Order SVU reruns.  Well, it’s either that or one of the...

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Shanasparkles ― 18 Jul, 11

Swollen

Shanasparkles ― The new normal.  I ain’t there yet, but I’m beginning to accept it, appreciate it, and even be excited about it. I went to the doctor yesterday.  It was an unplanned visit, due to a ridiculous occurence.  I was changing clothes when I...

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Shanasparkles ― 16 Jul, 11

Great Expectations

Shanasparkles ― I had my follow up appointment today.  I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am healing GREAT.  I am able to get around my apartment fairly well to take care of minor things.  I still won’t be taking out the garbage, doing my own ...

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Shanasparkles ― 12 Jul, 11

Slowing Down

Shanasparkles ― Well, you would think that by now I’d have three books read, have caught up on all my recorded TV shows, and contacted 20 long lost friends that are overdue for a phone call. I haven’t.  Been too groggy. The pain has been quite low, but ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Plastics, Reconstructive Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, Emotional

Shanasparkles ― 10 Jul, 11

So Good to be Home!

Shanasparkles ― Yesterday morning, I went in for my first reconstructive procedure.  I believed I was signed on for an abdominoplasty.  Well, let this be a lesson to you all… I showed up, checked in, and then one of the nurses started going over my ...

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Shanasparkles ― 6 Jul, 11

Three years…

Shanasparkles ― So, three years ago today, I let Dr. Davidson re-route my guts. I know some people don’t really mark or celebrate their surgery date while others throw themselves a parade.  I am somewhere in the middle.  I definitely mark time by it.  That ...

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Shanasparkles ― 5 Jul, 11

Girl Time

Shanasparkles ― I am wore.  smack.  out.  I really thought after cat-napping for most of yesterday afternoon and getting a good night’s sleep, I would be recovered.  Nope.  Still tired.  But I am rested enough to clean up the rubble in my apartment and ...

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Shanasparkles ― 5 Jul, 11

Weekend Warriors

Shanasparkles ― A few weeks ago, I asked Travis Waddell to come be our first guest speaker for our BBGC North Texas support group.  Once he agreed to grace us with his presence, things kind of spiraled from there into becoming an all out meet and greet.  We had...

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Shanasparkles ― 5 Jul, 11

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