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A Retrospective, Too Soon For That?
I never did post before pictures like I said that I would, but this is the post for that. I think that I've been averse to doing so...

Alia
Jan 17, 20142 min read
2 DAYS AND COUNTING!
Officially I’m on day 11 and 16 hours 4 minutes and 30 seconds of my liquid diet with 2 days, 13 hours, 25 minutes, and 5 seconds This...

Alia
Jan 10, 20143 min read
Captain's Log (Day 4)
HO-LY CRAP! That was my mental reaction to the shake that I just whipped up. I call it the Neapolitan shake for obvious reasons. I used...

Alia
Jan 2, 20142 min read
Captain's Log: Day 1
First smoothie of the day didn’t taste as good as I’d hoped. I started the day with what I will call my French Vanilla Wake-Up Cup. I...

Alia
Dec 30, 20132 min read


Today is the day! Fanfare anyone?
I did a lot of talking about how I couldn't wait to begin this process, and here it is! So let me share a bit of what I have done to...

Alia
Dec 29, 20132 min read
I Need a Drink!
...and by drink, I'm alluding to the liquid diet. It's amazing to me that time is flying by so fast. I'm one week+1 day from starting...

Alia
Dec 22, 20132 min read


20 Days to go!
I am getting closer and closer to December 30, which is the date that I begin my liquid diet. 20 DAYS TO GO! Now, for those that are just...

Alia
Dec 9, 20133 min read


It's the day after Thanksgiving. Gobble Gobble and WOBBLE!
I only ate one plate of food yesterday and, believe me, it was enough. Same is true of today. I am currently laying on the floor...

Alia
Nov 29, 20131 min read


I Have A (Surgery) Date!
It's time for a REALLY, REALLY big post! After all of my complaining, I can report that I've been approved for my weight loss surgery. I...

Alia
Nov 28, 20134 min read
No movement, but there's plenty to think about. Cue introspection
Somebody SOMEWHERE is probably wondering, “What the heck is happening with Alia and her surgery?” Well… I’ll tell you. I am in surgical...

Alia
Oct 29, 20135 min read