Home At Last

hi gang!! I missed everyone so much! I have been gone the last 3 weeks on a trip to Southern California and my internet access was really limited. I am home now and happy to report my stall broke while I was away and I came home -11 lbs!! yay! So I have had a total loss now of 85lbs, 39 of which I have lost since WLS on January 11th. I am so excited and feel so much better already! Anyways...the trip was a good one. I went to Palm Springs to see my brother who is extremely ill... it's been a very difficult time for our family having to deal with this...and it was really hard to see him in such bad shape. The prognosis is good though and I'm full of faith that he will pull through. It was wonderful to get to spend so much time with him and the rest of my family down there. I also got to spend some time with my closest friend of 23 years now, her two little girls, annother very close friend and her two children(My God Children). On the way home I stopped for 3 days at my boyfriends house in Central California... we broke up yesterday and I drove home. It's really hard for me...I want to call him very badly and try to work things out, but I know in my head it is better for us both to move on now... things haven't been right for several months and my WLS has hugely added to the issues that already exsisted... I know if I can get through the next couple of weeks and not contact him it will get easier... I guess I just need to keep myself busy. It's really hard letting go of someone you love though, even when you know it is for the best Anyways.... nice to be home and back to the board... ~Jewels 354/309/269/150

I am glad you had a good trip and sorry that it was for such a bad reason that you had to go. It's great that you could be there for your brother and I will pray for the best for him. Good job on the -11 lb.s. Sorry to here about your break up. I hope things work out for what is best for you. Stay in touch with us! Leeanne

Thanks Leeanne The -11 lbs was a big encouragement to me since I had been stalled 4 weeks prior to my trip! I appreciate the prayers for my brother! Jewels

Sounds like you have been going through a lot... {{{HUGS}}} I am a firm believer in the "everything happens for a reason" philosophy... all this strife will bring you to new places that will be wonderful! Glad to have you back on the boards.

Thanks so much MM, I believe everything happens for a reason too... I sometimes have a hard time not knowing the reason though! LOL The encouragement I have receieved on this board is incredible though! I appreciate you and everyone else here so much!! Thanks!

Thanks alot!!! it's good to be back!

Jewels, I am glad you had a nice time. I will say a prayer for your brother. As far as your breakup, I hope things move smoothly for you. I know it must be hard, yet you will pull through!! If you are feeling down come on here and we will cheer you up... Take care and feel free to email me. Huggs , Andrea

Thanks Andrea! It sure is nice to know I have this board to turn too! I sure plan on using it alot to keep my mind off of things for awhile *hugs* Jewels