Upcoming Surgery

  As the days get closer, the more I am freaking out.

  Overall, I am a healthy, average female. I have never been one too be known to have any serious illness or problems. I have had one surgery in my life when I was a baby, I had hemangioma as a young baby & they removed the "worm" from my face. I was on the right track to never having another surgery. So surgery has never been in my thoughts at all!

  Despite knowing the dangers of coca cola, I still drank it. Not often, but I did indulge myself more often than not. Well up until recently, it never affected me in a good way nor a bad way. Then all of a sudden I started having stomach pains, I thought I was just having a bad day. The next night, I literally thought I was dying. Pain. That's all I felt was pain. Running through my heart, my stomach, my abdomen, my chest. Everywhere there was pain. I called the public health nurse & I remember my heart racing as she told me to go to the closest ER as I was most likely having a stroke. I still thank God every day that it wasn't.

  Gallstones. That word still echos throughout my head. That sentence really, "you have gallstones, a lot of them." I never thought I would ever have a problem with my health! I was put on the waiting list to see our closest surgeon. They called me a week later to set up an appointment. OMG! My heart was in my throat when I went into that office. I thought he was going to make me go in that week! Luckily, that wasn't the case. I was told I had the option to have the surgery or to avoid it, as I may never have another attack in my life. But I also had to remember, my gallbladder & these gallstones were causing problems with my liver. So now, not only do I have a problem with gallstones, but my liver isn't functioning correctly.

  And here we are now, 4 days away from surgery. Four days. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. I haven't had an attack since that first one. The thought of surgery terrifies me. I know I'll be perfectly fine, really, I do. But I am still terrified. Everyone says I'll be much happier once it's gone, so I'll take that positively! I am on my way to a healthier lifestyle. Even though it's only gallstones, it's been a real eye opener to eating right & being healthy! So even after surgery, my plan is too continue on this journey with you! Let's do this together!

Meal Planning from 09.24.13 - 10.08.13

So I go in for gallbladder surgery on October 3, 2013, which means a lot of the meals planned for then could change since we don't know how I'll be feeling & how Billy's feeling for cooking wise that day (he's very indecisive lol). Our breakfasts & lunches usually consist of the same things since I am limited at the moment on what I can & cannot have. So without further ado, here we go!

09.24.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:       Sandwiches
                 Dinner:      Fish stir fry

09.25.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:       Sandwiches
                 Dinner:      Chicken Fajitas

09.26.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:       Sandwiches
                 Dinner:      Lemon Chicken

09.27.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Pizza

09.28.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Turkey Burgers

09.29.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:    Chicken Kabobs

09.30.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Fish Pasta

10.01.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Hot Dogs

10.02.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Lemon Chicken

10.03.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal (for the boys, nothing for mama!)
                 Lunch:      ~~~~~~~~~ (for obvious reasons there is nothing listed, the boys will be at the babysitters
                 Dinner:     Chicken Broth

10.04.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal (for the boys) - Water/BRAT diet for mama!
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

10.05.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Surprise meal

10.06.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:    Rice & Chicken

10.07.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Chicken & Potatoes

10.08.13 - Breakfast: Cereal/Oatmeal
                 Lunch:      Sandwiches
                 Dinner:     Fish & Veggies

    

25 Questions Tag: Facts About Me

I figured I'd kick off with a tag bout me! This is the 25 Questions Tag: Facts About Me

What is your middle name?: I have 2 actually, Blanche Joy
What was favourite subject at school?: Music and English
What is your favourite drink?: Water
What is your favourite song at the moment?: I don't have any ONE in particular.
What is your favourite food?: Pizza or lasagna
What is the last thing you bought?: Clothes from Bluenotes
Favourite book of all time?: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower
Favourite Colour?: Pink
Do you have any pets?: A beagle, Molly.
Favourite Perfume?: Playboy perfume
Favourite Holiday?: I would have to say my favourite holiday is Christmas
Are you married?: Yes I am to a very incredible man.
Have you ever been out of the country, if so how many times?: Yes, quite a few times. I even lived in South Carolina for a while!
Do you speak any other language?: I can say a couple of french words.
How many siblings do you have?: 4 in total, I am the baby, but I have a twin brother.
What is your favourite shop?: I would have to say Bluenotes or Walmart
Favourite restaurant?: I don't really have one.
When was the last time you cried?: I don't remember.
Favourite Blog?: I haven't read blogs in a LONG time, I do however watch video blogs on youtube, I have too many favourites to list, but here's a few: thePhatGirlDiaries, theShaytards, JennaMarbles, That1HaleyGirl, JenMakeupMommyTV & of course our own family vlogging channel HannyFamilyTV!

Favourite Movie?: Despicable Me
Favourite TV show?: Sons Of Anarchy & The Big Bang Theory
PC or Mac?: Both
What phone do you have?: White Samsung Galaxy S3
How tall are you?: 5ft'1"
Can you cook?: Not very well, I'm more of a baker!

AND THAT'S THAT! Now you have a little more knowledge about who I am! I'd love to read your version of this! Leave it in the comments below!