{Recovery Part 1}

Wow, so it's been a while. Exactly last Monday I went in for surgery. Most of you know I had a corrected umbilical hernia, as well as, a tummy tuck... YIKES! The good news is that it went wonderful. I couldn't have asked for better doctors, nurses, and family for help. It obviously wasn't a pain free recovery. It's very intense. I have a lot of bruising and swelling yet, but today was a good day overall. I got both drains out (most unpleasant things ever) and although taking them out feels like being hit in the head with a baseball bat, it's SO much better afterwards.

Tonight I feel as though I have a little more freedom. I am walking around with out a walker at about a 45 degree angle (the past I had to be at a 90 degree angle all the time.) I am able to wean myself off the meds fairly easy, so it's been overall smooth sailing. I still have a lot to go, but in a months time, I should be back to doing most of my normal activities ... which I am looking forward too.

Tomorrow I have another doctor's appointment, so pray everything goes well there too! Thanks for all the kind words and emails, it's been so appreciated!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their MAY!

{Pole Dancing}

I'll let this picture speak for itself ...



it was soooo much fun :)

{Thank you for the Support!}

I just wanted to say thank you to all my readers who reached out to me yesterday after my post to wish me the best and support me as I try to loose these "mama" pounds.

As a result, I will not leave you all in suspense. Besty has started a blog for us to grant each other moral support, talk about your strengths and weaknesses, and just plain get it out there that we want to change for the better. Umm, if the name does say it all, I don't know what what will. Introducing ... "Fat to Fabulous." Come join in our fun, leave comments, tell us what's working for you, and shoot ... join in the fun! I can't wait to see where this road takes us! I will warn you, I plan on being brutally honest (pictuers & all.) Besty, this is a GREAT idea! We're even planning on hitting up the gym together ... all you around town better watch out!

My inspiration comes from two gals who I have come to know through blog world. The first is my home girl from OK, Jenny Lee. She told her weight loss story here. She is also soo sweet and is going to be someone who I am able to talk to on a regular basis and be one of my accountbility partners! Love her!

My second inspiration comes from Ashley, over at Ashley's Avenue. I told you about her story yesterday.

Thank you girls! It's great to know that it's possible to be the person you deserve to be.

fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
—Isaiah 41:10

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
—Philippians 4:13

** On a side note: Today was supposed to be my first "work out day." Umm, I failed. I went to bed finally at 6 am because both kids wouldn't sleep, woke up at 8 to take Braeden to day care, and was so exhaused I just came home and cleaned the house. Does that count? The day was not a complete failure. I did take the kids for a walk tonight with Ryan. We walked 1.2 miles to his parents house ... and there were a lot of hills ... I felt the burn! :) Now, all other wieght related blogs will be here! Thanks!