I have started a LAPBAND blog

For those of you that are following my story with the lapband surgery, I have started a separate blog for that at http://www.deannaslapbandjourney.blogspot.com/

Please subscribe there also to get updates and new photos.

Christmas card Time again!!

Going to start posting some of my christmas cards. Most of them are made with 3d decoupage sheets that are made by members of a card group that I'm in. I love using the cuttlebug folders for backgrounds and they look awesome on mirror paper as you can see. I'm also a huge lover of Stickles and like to add that to most of my cards for some glittery shine.

Had a tough weekend after surgery

The weekend was tough, wanting to eat, missing food, but it will get better. I have been on liquids now for 15 days and have 6 more days to go. Tiffany at Dr. Bass's office said my hunger is more mental than physical right now. The swelling has went down quite a bit in my stomach and I'm alot more comfortable. I see the doctor on Thursday and can't wait to weigh in and see how I'm doing. I will post the end of the week and let you know how I did. thanks again to everyone for their posts, comments and emails on my decision to do the Lapband Surgery. It took me a while to decide to do it and after having a few regrets, I'm feeling better about the whole situation. I'm excited to lose the weight and feel good about myself and be able to wear some really cute clothes. Can't find many "cute" things in a 4X. lol

For those of you that are doing it the conventional way of exercising and watching what you eat, my brother Phil is a Personal Trailer and has a very informative and helpful site full of tips, stories, etc.

Check it out here: http://brayfitness.blogspot.com/

Today I am featured on Inspirational Blog

Deanne from Inspirational Blog contacted me by email and asked if she could feature my blog on their blogsite. I was so taken back but proud to have been asked. They have a wonderful blog with great artists, etc.
Please go to their site and see all the wonderful artist and artwork.
http://inspirationalcraftblogs.blogspot.com/2008/12/deanna-duz-art.html

I was chosen as Guest Designer for Firecracker Designs by Pamela

Pamela from Firecracker Designs by Pamela asked me to be guest designer for her stamps in the month of December and it has been quite an honor. I'm so happy to be doing this, Pam has some great stamps and you can check them out at her site Firecracker Designs by Pamela also check out Pamelas blog here too. I will be posting cards and other things I made for the month of December as they are placed on her blog. Here are a couple of pairs of earrings that I made with some of Pamelas stamps. I try and look outside the box and dont' always see just a card when purchasing a stamp.

New Rings I made

I purchased a pattern and taught myself this beautiful sterling silver wire ring with swarvoski crystals. They are made to order by size and colors if interested for a Christmas gift.

I'm home from the hospital and doing well

Just wanted to pop on and let everyone know that I'm back home and doing good. Still in alot of pain but the surgery went well. The swelling in my stomach is the most painful and the incision for the port on the upper left side of my stomach. When I got home on Tuesday evening, I was hurting so bad that I was wishing I hadn't done it and wanting a burger and fries. lol.... I know its just the pain and discomfort and when that goes away and I start losing weight, I'll be glad that I did it.
I'll be posting next week when i see the doctor on Thursday for my first weight in since going on liquids the end of November.
Thanks again for the love, support and inspiration i have received.