Today I can cross something off my bucket list that I’ve never done before. Public holiday in Adelaide today so we scored an extra family day which we made good use of. We headed off to model train exhibition, to the pub for lunch (where my salad was begin off for a weeks worth of
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I got moving again today for the first time in nearly a fortnight dragging both the boys along for the trip. The pace was a bit slower but I really enjoy doing active things as a family as pre-sleeve this would have never happened. Walking home from the supermarket I was carrying a 2.5kg bag
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The last four bad nights have caught up with me. After only having 16 hours sleep collectively I am somewhat destroyed with energy levels I don’t all-time low. Shopping expedition this morning I managed to wangle in excess of 60kg and to shopping trolleys on my own …… I couldn’t have done that eight months
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The amazing advice I got to get new firmer fitting knickers has been so much more effective than I ever thought possible.  Since I have down-sized the knickers my skin irritations have been in check and much more manageable. So off I went today to get some more after doing my first clothing clear out
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Today I wore the jewellery I was given for my birthday, being a pair of earrings and necklace with the tree of life on them.  These pieces are some much more than pretty bling.  They symbolise every part of my new found appreciation for life as a result of my sleeve, and Percy. The tree
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Weigh in Wednesday……. This week – 0.7kg Since surgery – 40kg Total – 58.9kg I am pleasantly surprised with this weeks loss due to being unwell myself, caring for a sick child and doing very minimal exercise. I also find it completely mind boggling that I have lost an astronomical 40kg since surgery.  I never
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My normal exercise day went out the window today as Jamie and I both had the day off so we head to the movies. It’s nice that my arse now comfortably fits and I no longer fidget and squirm trying to get comfortable in the sardine can. I spent the afternoon with the little guy
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Today is my birthday!!  I got to celebrate in two fantastic ways.  Firstly, I am under a major milestone weight! My team anticipated I would reach this milestone by the first couple weeks of August. Secondly, because I am so very bloody excited that one of my dearest friends joined the bench today! Still feel
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I have officially been hit with kooties! Had to get the locum out today as my temperature was out of control and I had a headache and symptoms that verged on a miagraine.  The diagnosis was viral sinus infection, mild dehydration and a miagraine. He gave me some maxalon and codeine which knocked me out
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Quiet day today as mummy and partner duties are in full force with a house full of sick bodies. And although I’m not ready to accept yet, I think I am loosing an immunity battle myself feeling flat with a massive headache that fluids of panadol isn’t even close to touching the aides. After accepting
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