December 6, 2021

Hey, Mom! How are you? I’m living in what feels like a perpetual fog. This happened on Thursday.

I opted to get an ESG surgery to help me with weight loss. It’s something I’ve considered for a while, and I finally did it. I didn’t want to do gastric bypass because the rearranging of internal organs scares the crap out of me. This procedure felt very safe, so that’s what I did. But since I can’t have solid food again for two weeks, I feel sluggish, like my brain can’t really clear. I’ve also never craved refried beans so much in my life. I think it will be the first thing I eat on the purée part of my diet…maybe with a soft boiled well-mashed egg.

Don’t you just love it when nurses have at your veins and leave a rainbow hue on your skin?

So, I’m back at work today. I would say that I’m operating at about 70%. I’m able to get things done, and even though I feel dulled, I know I’m still sharp enough to do my job. I had thought about leaving early, but it looks like I’m going to make it through.

Question: does it make me a creeper that I like looking at my family whenever they arrive home? I don’t do it every time, but I love seeing my little girl’s face on the Ring doorbell.

Since I spent the weekend recuperating, Cliff said Dandi was worried about me. This morning, she was ecstatic to see me return to the usual routine. She kept trying to jump up and hug me while I finished getting ready. I just love that dog. I’ll get some more pictures of the derp soon.

Well, I know this wasn’t a very full post, but I wanted to let you know what’s happening. Over the next few weeks, I’ve got to get the house in order as I’m hosting Christmas this year. Jennifer and I are already planning, and Jade said she would come help me get things ready one weekend. So much to do, so little time. It won’t be the same, but I guess it never will be again.

I love you, Mom. I’m looking forward to showing you progress photos.