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!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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
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
Saturday, September 21, 2013
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!
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!
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