Without a Sense of Humor, All is Lost

February 10th, 2010 admin

It’s been one week since The Mr. had gastric bypass and he’s doing really well. He rode his motorcycle the more than 20 miles to his firs post-op nutrition class yesterday! (Don’t worry, it’s not a crotch-rocket-type motorcycle.)


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