If the past 10 months has taught me anything, it is that life is too short, spontaneous and awesome. It's cliché, but with good reason. I used to consume meals like I was in a food challenge, today eating is different and in someways better. Besides the practical part of chewing food well enough for my intestines … Continue reading Lessons Learned #4: Take it all in
I Still Have a Torso
One of our amazing middle school students this past Wednesday gave me a hug, but thought removing my stomach would leave me without a torso. This is hilarious, but I definitely see the confusion. We often refer to and think of our torso's as our stomachs rather than the organ itself. The two most common comments as I've … Continue reading I Still Have a Torso
Beef Aggressive
On Friday I had my two week follow-up appointment with my surgeon who said that I'm recovering really well and I even made the guy laugh! He's a little concerned about my weight loss, but more on that in a little bit. Dr. Norton did tell us that out of all the patients who had … Continue reading Beef Aggressive