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  • Puree

    Purée phase – hmmmm in my usual blunt and honest style I am going to attempt to unpack how I feel about this. I know that I can’t stay on fluids as I will end up deficient in essential vitamins and minerals (Gastric Bypass already causes malabsorption) but I can fully understand why people can…

  • Day 7 Post Op

    Day 7 post op – Just a quick update you guys! Woohoo for the start of the purée phase that I will be having for the next two weeks. I made myself a beef casserole that I have puréed so that seemed like the place to start! I was legitimately terrified but watered it down…

  • Tummy Scars

    My amazing surgeon Mr. Darrin Goodall Wilson, looked at me before I went under and he said “Tash I’ll try to use some of your current scars” and he patted me on the shoulder. You know something – I never even thought about my scars for a second! I made peace with having well over…

  • UUuugh! PAIN

    This morning has been tough. I woke up feeling nauseous and the bruising on my tummy is coming out in force, so that seems to hurt more today. The surgeon did not just do gastric bypass, he also went and looked at the mesh and dealt with some adheasions and I have bruising coming out…

  • Thoughts Before Surgery!

    These were my thoughts right before I went under – I am sitting in the surgical waiting room. Ted stockings are on, my blood pressure and weight have been taken (OMG 12.6 kilos down from my pre surgery diet starting weight and 26 kilos down from my heaviest weight) I am wondering if the hospital…

  • Packing My Hospital Bag

    Today it is so very cold! I spent the morning watching two of my beautiful boys play footy and have now returned home. First task was to pack my bag for the hospital.  Two sets of pj’sTwo brasA robe Two sets of lounge clothes A pair of trackiesSocks UndiesToiletries BenefibreChewable vitamins Lip glossCardigan ….. yep that seems right – OHHHHHHhhhhhh…

  • Do Your Research

    One thing that I have learned is that documentation and research matter when it comes to making a huge decision like the one to undergo a surgery like this one. Knowing what you want to achieve and why makes it so much easier. We upgraded our private health insurance 14 months ago so that we…

  • The Beginning

    May 6th – 2018 I have decided to be honest with myself. Honest about where I am at and why I am where I am. It’s nearly impossible to change if you aren’t honest with yourself. So here I am – 50 kilos over my ideal weight. I have tried everything to bring my weight…