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2 Months Post-Op – with Photos

I thought I’d take a break from posting about my current state of mind and give a little update of my recovery from abdominoplasty surgery. Today is official two months since my surgery and things are healing up quite nicely. … Continue reading

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My Current State of [Healthiness] Mind – Part 2 – Food

I have a confession… Though I have succeeded at losing 65-70 pounds over about four years and maintained at least 65 pounds of that loss for over a year I have never felt like I’m a good example of a … Continue reading

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My Current State of [Healthiness] Mind – Part 1

Where to begin?  There is no summing up in a few short sentences where I’m at right now with regards to my health, so this is going to be a long post.  Honestly, I don’t expect everyone to have the … Continue reading

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Pro Runner Keeps It Real About Appearance

First off:  Thanks for the notes about my son…I am glad that as a kid he should heal pretty quickly.  He’s hanging in there so far.  🙂 ***** I’ve been wanting to blog about this ever since I received the … Continue reading

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A Broken Bone and Slow Running

No, I did not break a bone.  But my son did.  In a skiing accident last Thursday evening.  *sigh*  He is fine, suffering a break to his femur and damage to his tibia growth plate under the knee.  The femur … Continue reading

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Six Weeks Post Op

Today is officially six weeks post my abdominoplasty surgery.   Even though I reported at the one-month mark I felt I should pop in now as well.  🙂  I am walking upright for the most part now.  The stretching that … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … February is Done

Today’s Weight:  167.0 Loss/Gain: + 1.0 lb I’m going to be completely honest… I woke up bloated and with menstrual cramps, having just begun my cycle yesterday, so I knew the scale wouldn’t be pretty.  It was up a pound … Continue reading

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One Month Post Op & Two Confessions

It has been (just over)one month since my abdominoplasty and I’m pleased to say everything is healing just as it should.  In fact, I have begun some regular exercise.  For now I am mostly walking, but I have gotten two … Continue reading

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Reminder: Don’t Quit

This past Sunday a visiting minister spoke about not allowing past failures to stop you from pressing forward in your life.  He made a point that failures are necessary in life and we need to learn from them and not … Continue reading

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4 Weeks Post Op

Yesterday was four days since my abdominoplasty.  Last Friday was my follow up appointment with the doctor and he said …  The incision is healing nicely. I don’t sound like I have any abnormal swelling. I am released to do … Continue reading

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