Yayyyyy!!!!

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It has been a few days since I updated, but I was waiting until THINGS actually happened!  Monday I did the "lift" test at the hospital to see if I was able to return to work.  I had to lift 50 lbs, put it on the floor, lift it back up and walk a short distance with it.  Guess what!!!  I passed!!!  I am able to return to work.  So, I got a text this evening from another Angel (Michele) asking if I wanted to work tomorrow night 11pm-7am!  Of course, I responded YES!!  I have been waiting 2 months and 1 day for this!  I am going back 1 to 3 months earlier than what was originally expected with my condition!  I do have some restrictions at first, I can only lift 20lbs and my doctor doesn't want me to do the 12 hour shifts for at least one week to see how I do.  If after that week I am feeling good and feel like I can do the 12 hour shifts, I probably can!

On Monday I also met with a dietician since with Tracheamalacia, weight control is a huge deal.  That went really good!  I received handouts of portions I should be eating and I also got some papers to start a food diary of everything I eat.  This will help me be accountable.  So this is my 2nd day keeping track of what I eat and I'm actually being very diligent with it!  So, please remember to comment on here with healthy recipes!  No one has yet!  For breakfast I usually have the same thing, which I love to eat.  Scrambled eggs with bacon, mushrooms, and sweet pepper.  Tonight for supper I had 1 serving of shrimp with some lemon pepper seasoning on it, and some roasted veggies (broccoli, cauliflower and peapods).  It was sooo good and simple.  Bud is out duck hunting so I made the boys mac and cheese because, well they aren't shrimp fans and I choose to pick my own battles.  I have been drinking WAY more water than I did before I was hospitalized and frankly ever in my life, but I still need to drink more to reach my goal.  But.....I haven't given up on goals yet.  I can honestly say now I am a fighter.  My body didn't give up on me 2 months ago (although it tried) it didn't, and so I refuse to give up on my body!  I could honestly cry I am so happy right now!  Please pray for me that everything goes well tomorrow night!!! :)  Love to all!!!

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  1. ShannonOctober 24, 2019 at 4:25 AM

    How awesome!!!
    Have you tried the big mac salad? It a favorite here!!!

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    1. Ann MarieOctober 24, 2019 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you Shannon!!! I have not!!! Do you have a recipe?

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