Topic: New Orleans

A few weeks ago I had a chance to go to New Orleans for the first time, it was a very interesting experience.. Take note.. I was only about 8 weeks post-op at that point so I really could not do much food is still pretty much limited, and for the most part the biggest things to do in New Orleans is to “Drink” and “Eat”.. We did get a chance to see alot of burbon street and the french quarter by foot.. We really didnt get a chance to see some of the things we wanted to see, so at this point Shawn is planning another trip around March, this time to chill out and enjoy ourselves a little.  We did get to see Cafe Du Monde (It was neat, but I am still a little perplexed why the Benhowever you spell them are so highly rated.. (Then again.. I may be just skewed at that point due to the diet I had been on).. The Coffee was good though, will have to get myself a bag of that stuff from World Market at some point.  On the night we were going to head home, we ended up having to take Shawn to the hospital, and well.. Stomach Virus’s suck, but after a few hours she was ok and good to go home. And then on the way home, we get this lovely experience.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4fnZeW1LF4

As of today, I am 305 lbs.. Its been a major problem with stalling over the last few weeks.. And it seems I have been at this weight forever.. However I have dropped down another belt size according to the measurements, apparently I should be a 48 now, which means I should be able to finally start buying clothes at places like Walmart and Target and get away from the overly high priced “BIG AND TALL” stores.. So while the “Stall” is annoying Im enduring it.. I find it funny though that despite the fact Ive stopped losing weight people keep telling me that I look so much thinner.. I guess its all in the eye of the beholder… I was also able to fit into a XL Tshirt the other day, it was still a bit snug for me to be comfortable in but, I got into it and it did not hurt or cut off blood supplies. So I am good I think.

Topic: My First Walk

I also did my first charity walk the other day And while it was only a mile.. it was fun for if anything handing out with friends.. and a interesting experience with Ethiopian food afterwards. Though.. the jury is still out to court on that one.. There was some cool things about the place we ate though.

Anyways.. Coming soon.. a little bit of a rant : RE: Halloween

-Shannon

Also, for anyone who likes writing.. I am working another site that will debut in the near future called “The Darkened Quill”, will be a site for people to .. “Write”.. kinda hoping to form a small mini community with it. Also I may setup one of my old websites which I had loaned out to Shawn “Digitalsheep.org” as a Blog Hosting service.  Anyways Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming updates… Ive started doing alot of stuff lately with the site and its going to change around a bit.. The First major change was adjusting the theme for the site and the earlier mentioned technical updates..

Anyways

More to come soon

-Shannon

Below is from the VNV Nation website http://www.vnvnation.com

FULLY AUTOMATED

The new VNV Nation album “AUTOMATIC” will be released on September 16th in Europe (CD/Digital). In North America, the digital version will be available on September 16th and the CD is out on October 25th.

Now that the album production is finished, we can tell you that it exceeded our expectations. This is a big step on for us and we’re very proud of the album. We would even dare to say that it’s our favourite so far, even though comments like this are heresy for some

To celebrate the release, we are giving away a free track called “Control” from the album, which you can download from the player below. While the rest of the album is much more melodic, this song was meant for clubs or being played loud at home or in your car.

(Link to Download here)

The Songs Got some great energy coming from it, and I am kinda looking forward to seeing what the rest of the album has to offer.

Tracklist:

01. On-Air
02. Space & Time
03. Resolution
04. Control
05. Goodbye 20th Century
06. Streamline
07. Gratitude
08. Nova (Shine a light on me)
09. Photon
10. Radio

Anyways, for those who want to see a “smile” I include the following.

Its one of the Few I have.. Maybe one of the Last ones too

Anyways, this morning I am officially now past my stall point.. I had been stuck at 307.4ish for a week..and this morning had hit 306.0, small victory but at least its a move in the proper direction.. Will need to keep my eyes on it for the next few days and see what directions it goes.. I am now almost 6 weeks out, and well kinda excited at this point.. 1 more week of mushies and I can move towards trying to reintegrate myself into solids..

A few small victories now though, I can drink my morning protein shake without having to stop 1/4 or 1/2 through because I feel full (I dont know if this is a good or bad thing).. And. Im finally managing to get my full intake of Liquid/Protein daily.. Though.. apparently im still not getting enough liquids as my body is still telling me im dehydrated.  Anyways.. More for Later.. hopefully it wont be too long

-Shannon

Last week I moved into Mush mode.. AKA call me Captain Gerber.. Soft food.. to a degree and its mine!.. Currently I am at 307.x, I have been stuck here for a week but last time this happened I ended up losing not weight but size/dimensions.. If i get bold i’ll post the dimensions later.. Anyways I have found myself getting creative on my food, I have have crackers, I can have lunch meat, so ive found myself getting creative and making small crackers with lunch meat and melted cheese, or other things lol.. so..It has been one fun rollercoaster of a ride for me.. My Daily intake seems to be a constant juggling act of Liquids vs Protein Vs xxxxxx.. I think I have found a happy medium for now though. Right now, Im averaging about 800 calories intake per day, 65-75 g protein daily , and about 50-65 oz of water daily..

Anyways, sorry ive been quiet lately.. I found myself getting back into World of Warcraft again, and while its not as drawing as it used to be..its at least something to do, Shawn came back in as well and has been working her way along on dailys and stuff.. In the spare time I have been playing a neat little game I had on steam called Prototype, which has proven to be alot of fun. I will probably start doing Game reviews again, so..I guess look forward to one on Prototype soon, albeit it a bit older game its still been alot of fun.

Im kinda excited.. The new Torchwood series has been going really well, slow at times.. but this last episode seems to be starting to spin up the type of show that one would come to love and expect from Torchwood. And Doctor Who returns to the airwaves this coming weekend, the show has been a rollercoaster of activity and now we get to move to the final 6-7 episodes to find out what really does happens in the end.

Ive been mulling around reactivating my netflix account, no DVD, streaming only.. I cancelled my account the last time when they suddenly upped the rates this last time, i was annoyed but there are alot of shows that lurk on the TV section of it that I kinda miss and would like to see (I had the entire series for MI5 queued up for example).. Just gotta find a way to work it into the budget.. I just recently got an Ipad, and the netflix app actually is nice as a full screen app so it would give me something else to use it for.. (not to mention the 1/2 a million other items in the our house that also connect to netflix..)..

Anyways.. Update as it is.. I hope to do more.. just between gaming, work, and life, ive not found myself in the blogging mind of being lately.. but I’ll be back

Also.. I have found one other addiction.. its called Turntable.fm Keep a eye peeled on my facebook, as i will be posting times im playing music.. If Im not on your facebook.. please throw me a friend request.

- Shannon

As it stands.. currently  I have lost 57 Lbs.. Which.. I really didnt think of that much until this weekend i had to buy new clothes.  New shirts, new pants, new belt.. it was kinda scary actually lol.

Anyways I’ll do another update later.. But I will share 2 more Pics with you guys.

The Pic in green was on 12/21/2010.. The one in black was Today 8/8/11

Amazing on what a year will do

-Shannon

-Shannon

Originally when I started this whole trip.. I was 372 lbs.. I started my Preop Diet.. dropped down to around 332.. and now currently as this morning.. Im 321.5…

51 Lbs.. holy cow..

Anyways.. Its a bit Shocking.. but im expecting im going to be buying new clothes soon..

Anyways..  =)

More to come later today

-Shannon

Right now, Im not sure on what or where my direction is heading.. Maybe i’ll start trying to play out some of my arsenal of STEAM games.. maybe I’ll spend some time with my neglected Xbox or PS3..Maybe i’ll find my way back into WOW.. though.. i have to admit.. the crap that happened in wow before I left.. yea.. well that will drive me far away from Draenor.. maybe one day I will go back and slowly transfer my characters off that server.. but for now.. if i do go back to wow.. It will probably be HORDE, its been a long time since i was in that world, and its all changed to radically..

Anyways -

Told you guys id have a non surgery based post soon

-Shannon

Last week from when I was admitted into the hospital

And Today.. One week Later..

And I promise I’ll post more soon outside of the surgical updates.

-Shannon