Is everyone OK?

[HoJo]

Hi everyone. It's been really quiet here this past week. I hope it's because everyone is flying along on their weight loss journey! Hooray for everyone who is doing well! For anyone who might be struggling, there is still someone here to cheer you on! I'd like to know how everyone is doing . . .

 

[Pixx]

I'm alive I'm kind of ...blah on my journey at the moment I'm frustrated that because of the rapid weight loss I had to have my gall bladder removed, it caused a set back in my workouts and weight loss. I've developed this eye thing that I'm having to get testing done for and I don't know, I'm not feeling it. I think that is a terrible attitude but I can't help it. I'm hoping to bust through this phase and get back on track, but it is kind of getting old. I think I would like to be somewhat normal and I'm not there yet I think part of it is I fall into that trap of comparing my journey to others I know that are rocking along with no issues and I get grumpy because I've had set backs and various issues. I know I shouldn't, but I do it anyway! Ugh! I have two more people I know about to have the same surgery in June and I don't know what to say to them because I'm so blah right now. They are so excited I don't want to rain on their parade so I'm mostly quiet when what I really want to say is 'Hey, this is absolutely life altering, and you can't take it back, be prepared for set backs and bumps along the way and please know that this isn't a magic pill that is going to fix all your issues, it's just a tool to help you succeed you still have a long road and hard work ahead of you, oh and lifelong issues if you choose not to use the tool properly.' I'm thinking that will come across negatively Anyway, other than that it is the busiest time of year for us and May is absolutely our busiest month of the year. I hope your getting through all the hang ups and that they get you a surgery date soon though!

 

[HoJo]

Hi Pixx. I'm so sorry you are in a slump. You have always been the one with the logical reasoning and wise suggestions and you have been the cheerleader for everyone else who has gone through rough times. I wish I was at a point where I could cheer you on, but I haven't had any of the experiences you have had since I'm still in the pre-op approval maze. I am hoping that others who are in the post-op period who have struggled can give Pixx some suggestions and support. And Pixx, read some of your previous posts to others. You might be surprised at all the wisdom you already have for dealing with so much at one time. Don't be so hard on yourself !

 

[Pixx]

Hopefully finishing up with doc appts this week, final check up from the latest surgery and answers from the rheumatologist. I got back to working out these past two weeks and while it was exhausting starting off I'm back to where I like it and am doing it daily. The scale hasn't budged yet, it's my fault, I got way off on my protein with all the health issues and I'm a terrible procrastinator knowing I've got to jump back into the shakes but I will...and soon. I hope everyone is doing well! It's been fairly quiet around here

 

[Carolyn270]

I'm alive I'm kind of ...blah on my journey at the moment I'm frustrated that because of the rapid weight loss I had to have my gall bladder removed, it caused a set back in my workouts and weight loss. I've developed this eye thing that I'm having to get testing done for and I don't know, I'm not feeling it. I think that is a terrible attitude but I can't help it. I'm hoping to bust through this phase and get back on track, but it is kind of getting old. I think I would like to be somewhat normal and I'm not there yet I think part of it is I fall into that trap of comparing my journey to others I know that are rocking along with no issues and I get grumpy because I've had set backs and various issues. I know I shouldn't, but I do it anyway! Ugh! I have two more people I know about to have the same surgery in June and I don't know what to say to them because I'm so blah right now. They are so excited I don't want to rain on their parade so I'm mostly quiet when what I really want to say is 'Hey, this is absolutely life altering, and you can't take it back, be prepared for set backs and bumps along the way and please know that this isn't a magic pill that is going to fix all your issues, it's just a tool to help you succeed you still have a long road and hard work ahead of you, oh and lifelong issues if you choose not to use the tool properly.' I'm thinking that will come across negatively Anyway, other than that it is the busiest time of year for us and May is absolutely our busiest month of the year. I hope your getting through all the hang ups and that they get you a surgery date soon though!

Some people sounds so perky when they talk of their accomplishments. I get frustrated. I try no take it as encouragement but the "if they can do it so can i" might not be the best approach. I need a more i can do it because i will to keep from letting that perkiness get me down. I know i am not the only one on this ship. The waves of success or lack thereof makes me want to dive overboard. But what holds me back from doing that is the consequences. I cannot see in the deep or the far future how doing that would affect me. So i tighten my life jacket by reading in this forum and keeping my eyes open for sight of land. I know this is all metaphorical but i hope you understand. Pixx your situation is not typical you have serious and valid reasons to be struggling sometimes. Just remember that yesterday was temporary and so will tomorrow be. Keep going to thr best of your ability. Not mine or anyone elses. I follow you on here cause you are inspiring. Thank you.

 

[Pixx]

Well...um...the rheumatologist said she had no answers for me. Apparently I don't have any auto immune diseases. Yay? But now I'm stuck not knowing what is causing my eyes to get blurry and inflamed. The eye doc says I don't have any eye diseases. Yay? Still no real reason to have the eye issues. I was just referred to a holistic med clinic to see what they can find. At this point, I just nod and smile as there isn't much else I can do. I do take the lack of issues as something great! My blood work on vitamins came back positive, I totally recommend the liquid vitamins! They work amazingly well! Oh and I finally lost a few more pounds, so my month long stand still after surgery is finally over! Now to just get back into the shakes and stop being stubborn about them! Thanks for your words of encouragement HoJo & Carolyn, they really helped me to get moving and shaking again! Have a great weekend!

 

[Carolyn270]