so discouraged...

it's been awhile since i've posted, i know. i'm really, really upset and i know i'm doing all the wrong stuff. i finally, finally, finally got to a point where i was ok with my exercising. then my stupid foot gave out AGAIN. i saw the podiatrist. he tells me i have extremely flat feet. i have plantar fasciitis. and bunions that will need to be dealt with. part of me is so damn tired of hurting i just want it to end. another part of me says that i've come so far already, i should hang in there and do what i need to do to continue with my exercise and weight loss. and part of me is saying f&*k it. it must be fate that every time i try to take one step forward i end up two steps back. right now my foot hurts like the dickens and i haven't been able to treadmill for weeks now.!!! i'm just so tired of the struggle - ya know? thanks for 'listening' to me vent. dorthe

Hey good friend ... sorry things s*ck right now ... but please hang in if you can. Like you said, you've already come so far. Don't have any magic answers, don't know what to say other than I'm thinking of you and hoping things get better soon. Vent anytime ... you've always got my ear! (((hugs))) Myra

(((((((((((DORTHE))))))))))) I am so sorry that things are so tough for you right now. I understand wanting to give up. You get tired of the struggle, the constant battle, the fight. Physically, emotionally, spiritually. You get tired of hurting all the time. You just want the pain to go away, and stay away. I have had different cir****tances, but I know the feelings of the constant battle(s) and the the constant pain(s). I have no great words of wisdom for you other than, do not give up; do not give in. It is definitley NOT easy. However, we are worth all we are going through to get our health and our lives back! Huggs, Ruth

OH NO YOU DONT!!!! Youre not going to feel bad and talk crazytalk like that!!!!! We wont let you!!!!! You KNOW this is only temprorary!!!!!!you KNOW things wont be like this forever YOU, My Dear Sweet Dorthe...........would be the first one to tell one of us to SNAP OUT OF IT!!!!!!! STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! When life hands you lemons.........make lemonaide Dont sweat the small stuff..........cuz its ALL small stuff!!!!!!!!! Now that I've written every saying that Hallmark ever coined.........i just want to say .................... it wont be this way forever girlfriend!!!!! oh yea................... and a ((((((((((((((((((((((BIG HUG))))))))))))))))))))))) willby

Dorthe, I don't have flat feet, but, I suffered with Plantars Fascitis for years! I really understand how painful that can be. Did you doctor prescribe orthotics for you? Mine did and it really helped. In the meantime, take a rolling pin and roll your foot over it while you watch tv. If you cannot afford orthotics (they are really expensive) there are some versions you can buy at a retail store that will help as well. I wish you didn't live across the country from me. I'd come over and show you more foot stretching things that help the condition. Dorthe, I care and I don't want you to give up. It isn't an option, right? Lori

Hi Dorthe I wish I could fly to you and give you a big hug in person, but my hugs through the computer will have to do. I don't suffer from the pain you do, however, I do know the feeling of being sick and tired of it....Sweeite, it WILL get better! You cannot give up and we won't let you either. Hang in there my friend...I was always taught God doesn't give us more than he knows we can handle.....I know I have my doubt about that at times, but I've learned that it's true. Hang in there, and vent away anytime you want!! Theresa

I know it is hard. I had a total knee replacement and the knee that I did not have replaced - well that leg is an inch shorter than the other leg - this stems from an ice skating accident when I was 11 years old and still growing and had a compound fracture and was in a cast for 6 months from my toes to my hip. That's when my weight problems started so I have severe osteoarthritis plus work full time at a desk job - so I totally relate - I have so many things working against me but I have had the surgery and that is the most important thing - I get frustrated because I find I plateau even though I am doing all the right things and also because I do throw up and also have problems financially trying to keep my vitamins supplied. But I have lost over 50 lbs. in 8 weeks so that is a miracle and people tell me I look great so I guess you and I have the same issue - we need to be more patient with ourselves - I know I am/was an instant gratification junkie but I just wanted you to know that I am struggling also and can totally understand because I have pain whenever I walk but I am walking as much as I can as often as I can and I know I will probably have to have the other knee replaced at some point but I'm so much better off than I was prior to this surgery - feel free to email me - I am [email protected]