TGIF-What's new?

Hi there Annette,

Thanks, I've missed you too!

Cheryl

Hey Little Pixie~ You have been missed! Way to go with the Bloomsday walk/run! No matter how long it takes you, taking that killer of a hill is quite an accomplishment. Hope you had nice weather. When I did it three years ago I absolutely loved all of the entertainment along the way. That really kept me going. I didn't even stop  to go to the bathroom. I didn't want to wait in line and add even more time to my already "non record" time!

Hi Karen,

Well, we did stop to go to the bathroom, yuk! It did make our times about 1/2 hour slower, but when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. I did fine, but the next day, OMG! I had shin splints so bad I could hardly walk. We hope to do it again.
I found out also that the hip problem I had been having is a labrum tear. I have a consult with an ortho surgeon in June. I don't think I will do anything about it at this time unless he says I have to.
Hope you have fun with the babies.
Cheryl

 Hi Cheryl   

I've been wondering where you were.  I've missed you.  Just yesterday I was trying to remember your screen name...

I've been lurking a lot lately too.  Posting once in a while but not much.  I read the posts a couple times a day though.

Glad to hear Spokane finally warmed up.  I miss Bloomsday and all the fun going on.  I love downtown Spokane now, it's a fun place to go.  I also miss the lilac parades; it was always my favorite time of year.

Take care.    Millie

Hello People who love and accept me unconditionally!  Hope you all are well!  I am not.  what a week!  I am so ready to exhale.  You are reading a post from someone who is always someone's cheerleader and today I need some cheer.  (Wiping away a tear!)  Last night my dear sweet wonderful darling husband declared that he doesn't know how much more of me he can take.  Can I tell you how devistating that feels?  I know it was a moment and I know it will pass.  And I know in the 22 years we have been married we have been thru worse (far better and far worse).  But since I've embarked on this journey to lose weight,  he has been my biggest fan and my biggest sabboteur.  And I always look to him to validate me.  So, right now, I'm feeling a bit invaluable.  I will have to learn to validate myself or seek validation elsewhere--like here for example.  My best friend is out of pocket right now in Colorado for a family funeral and usually she mirrors me and lets me know when I've lost balance.  What a gift she's been to me. You all too!  I really am blessed to have so much love and support in my life.  Thanks for letting me be real.  The Feds are on their way back to where they came from.  They were here because at legal aid we get some of our funding from them.  So they make us jump thru hoops and do all kinds of acrobatic gyrations.  This was an un-planned visit to see if we are on our toes.  I can't speak for anyone else, but I live on my toes!  I love my job.  It is very rewarding.  I handle all of the disability cases that come into our office.  I also work with veterans and unemployed people.  Legal aid is set up to provide representation to people who cannot afford to hire private attorneys.  I am in my 26th year here and have no plans for leaving.  But it has been an incredibly stressful week.  I am so ready to EXHALE!  I thought we might go to the camp but the weather in Cajunland doesn't look very promising.  We'll see.  I started a few craft projects last night--some signs for the camp and for the camp next door.  One will say EXHALE!  Another will say PEACE Y'ALL!  I took the class to learn to make the rings from wire and beads and this weekend might be a good time to embark on creative tasks.  I really need to have good vibes flowing and must say I'm already beginning to feel somewhat better just venting.  Thanks for this platform.  This is way cheaper than the appointment with the professionals! lol (laughter thru tears, my favorite emotion--Steel Magnolias) Thanks and hugs to all!

Nanny,  I always look at your posts as uplifting.  So sorry to see that you're down right now. Do you think it was just a fly off the handle comment?  maybe if you give it a few days things will improve?  Can you discuss it reasonably and see what it is that he doesn't like?
I've been told by different people that relationships will change after WLS.  I really don't want that to happen and wonder what I can do to protect myself against it.  I know that some of my friends will be jealous, but I hope I won't lose them over weight loss.  A lot of my socializing involves going out to dinner and eating.  Will this break relationships because I probably won't be enjoying the same foods?  I am probably more in love with my husband now that I was the day we got married.  He needs to lose weight too, but not as much as me.  I'm going to help him with weigh****chers after I have my surgery.  I'm really having trouble right now eating right and journaling for me, let alone help someone else.
I'm sending happy calming thoughts your way, and a big warm hug.
Jan

Nanny, first off I would like to say that I am so sorry for the problems that you are having right now. I know that they all seem to be consuming but I know that in time they will all work out.

Your husband sounds like he was just venting.....which we all know that is something that we need to do and we also know that others don't want to hear what we all have to say. I have venting to Bill most of the day.....he didn't like hearing what I had to say but I had to say it (again! I might add) and it is something that I feel from my core is the right thing. I would think that if you give him a few days he might broach the subject. If it was me, I would broach the subject if he fails to. Just give it some time, dear and I think it might just work it's way out. I know that Bill and I have both said things that we regret, but in the end most of the time we are stronger for them being said. I will keep you wrapped in prayers for the situation to work out the way it is meant to.

You always have a place here to come and say what is on your mind and know that you will never be judged. What we can't do alone we are able to do when we have the strong support of all of us combined.

What a difference a few hours can make!  Spoke with the DH and we are going camping tonight--just he and I--He sounded better and I'm looking forward to some time alone with him.  Thank you all for the love and support and notes of encouragement.  You know just what to say!  I am so grateful for the people I have in my life.  My favorite quote of lately is "THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE NOT THINGS!"   And it's a fact! 
Big Hugs to all with much gratitude!  Nan

Happy TGIF to all!!
 I'm hoping for a much calmer day than yester day was/ ( My other post).  I do have
to go to a Memorial service for a fromer co-worker who past away recently. She was
a WLS person who had surgery shortly after I did, she lost all her wieght & looked
wonderful, but, was one of those folks that never did what she was suppose to & changed addiction to alcohol. Actually she was into it, prior & never quit. The alcahol
addiction is what killed her as her liver was shutting down & was denied a new one as
she did not want to quit drinking. Sad story, but, a true one.
It actaully cooled off yesterday & we are suppose to be below that 100 degree mark today. The first time in a couple of weeks. Around here that is a good thing specially in
May. We know june/ july are always hot, but, we usually get a break in May, not so
far so I am thinkg this summer will be a *****
Go out & have a good Friday & great & safe Memorial day weekend.

Hi, I am looking forward to the weekend. We are staying home. I've got lots of yard work to do weather permitting. Have a great weekend, everyone. Mona