Count down - feeling VERY anxious and depressed?
This is odd for me. I am close to my date - next Saturday 9/26 (OMG!! Next Week). I am happy to have this and am happy to start anew. Has anybody else felt this? I'm sure you have.
I lost 15 pounds since I started my low cal diet. Have 2 more weeks to go there.
I am part of the study that begins tomorrow for 2 days in the hospital. I opted to go home in between. Tomorrow is glucose day - in line not in mouth and draws every hour x 6 hours. Friday is Boost day (yum) every hour (I think for 4 hours). At least that will occupy my mind.
Then I am back on the strict low cal diet until the 25th.
So here's the worst - I think. Tomorrow would have been my mom's birthday and it is my anniversary (4). Mom passed away Nov last year. I am heading toward the worst 3 months - her last 3 months remembered. I remember this when my late husband passed. I would relive the last 3 months for a few years until time did it's job. Both deaths were not easy and I was the focal person in each.
I know this is normal - I know that anxiety and depression and second guessing is normal - I just want this over.
I lost 15 pounds since I started my low cal diet. Have 2 more weeks to go there.
I am part of the study that begins tomorrow for 2 days in the hospital. I opted to go home in between. Tomorrow is glucose day - in line not in mouth and draws every hour x 6 hours. Friday is Boost day (yum) every hour (I think for 4 hours). At least that will occupy my mind.
Then I am back on the strict low cal diet until the 25th.
So here's the worst - I think. Tomorrow would have been my mom's birthday and it is my anniversary (4). Mom passed away Nov last year. I am heading toward the worst 3 months - her last 3 months remembered. I remember this when my late husband passed. I would relive the last 3 months for a few years until time did it's job. Both deaths were not easy and I was the focal person in each.
I know this is normal - I know that anxiety and depression and second guessing is normal - I just want this over.
Think of where you've been ~ Dream of where you are going
Share your goals with others and pay it forward.
Share your goals with others and pay it forward.
All I can say is take a deep breath, really and let it out slowly. Then think of the good memories that you have of these people. Remember the laughter and smiles and silly things. This should help lift your spirits. Don't dwell on the sadness, because there is nothing we can do to change the situation, relish the good times.
Jan
Jan
Jan gave you good advice. Your mom nor your late husband would want you feeling down. May you find comfort knowing they are both at peace now, in a place where there is no pain nor worries. You have a lot of positive changes upcoming in your life. Embrace the happiness you are about to experience, and celebrate your 15 pounds of success. Hope this helps in some small way!
Congradulation on your upcoming sugery next Sat. I'm having mine this coming Monday.
Your lose is deep and fresh in you heart but you have all the love that you shared with each other, the joys, the stories you shared, these are deep within you. Cherish the time spent with each of them.
Last September, my beloved sister passed away. This was extremely difficult for me, but you must go on ,as everyone else has said.
You are preparing for a new , exciting event in you life. Yes you will be sad, even cry, I do, but our lives must go on. We must live for the one's left behind.
This is what I tell my children,
Again ,wishing you well in your surgery.
Carol
Your lose is deep and fresh in you heart but you have all the love that you shared with each other, the joys, the stories you shared, these are deep within you. Cherish the time spent with each of them.
Last September, my beloved sister passed away. This was extremely difficult for me, but you must go on ,as everyone else has said.
You are preparing for a new , exciting event in you life. Yes you will be sad, even cry, I do, but our lives must go on. We must live for the one's left behind.
This is what I tell my children,
Again ,wishing you well in your surgery.
Carol
Hi , My name is Peg,
First , Congrats on taking this tough step forward.
For most of the people I speak with about WLS, they say this was the best thing they have ever done for themselves.
I was with a Surgeon that didn't require weight loss before surgery. My hieghest weight was 269 pounds, I 'm 5 ft. 3 in. , if I stretch. And I was concidererd a lite weight, sure didn't feel lite to me.
Sounds like the study you are with will use up some of your time.
I'm back, The honey man took me to the County Fair, you know, cow , ducks, way to much fried food, Thank goodness we can pass the greasy stuff right on by. I'm so sorrry to hear of all your loses, this has been a rough time for you.
Do you have a place you can go , a place where you are calm, relaxed and can just be.
The reason I ask , is becauce I went to the ocean the day before my surgery. Sat quietly on the sand and said to my higher power that I was ready for anything that might come my way. The next day I went into surgery without any anxiety. Now, this worked for me, but if you have a safe place that you can just relax, think through where you are going, quiet your mind, I'm hoping you can find peace.
Well I've rambled on for a bit, I'll let you go. We are your WLS family, Welcome, Peg
First , Congrats on taking this tough step forward.
For most of the people I speak with about WLS, they say this was the best thing they have ever done for themselves.
I was with a Surgeon that didn't require weight loss before surgery. My hieghest weight was 269 pounds, I 'm 5 ft. 3 in. , if I stretch. And I was concidererd a lite weight, sure didn't feel lite to me.
Sounds like the study you are with will use up some of your time.
I'm back, The honey man took me to the County Fair, you know, cow , ducks, way to much fried food, Thank goodness we can pass the greasy stuff right on by. I'm so sorrry to hear of all your loses, this has been a rough time for you.
Do you have a place you can go , a place where you are calm, relaxed and can just be.
The reason I ask , is becauce I went to the ocean the day before my surgery. Sat quietly on the sand and said to my higher power that I was ready for anything that might come my way. The next day I went into surgery without any anxiety. Now, this worked for me, but if you have a safe place that you can just relax, think through where you are going, quiet your mind, I'm hoping you can find peace.
Well I've rambled on for a bit, I'll let you go. We are your WLS family, Welcome, Peg
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Ditto what Peg said about the quiet place!!
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Hello...I too agree with Peg....find that quiet place.
I am proud of you for having this surgery....you have come to another important turn in your life.
I wish you the very best. Know that we as a family here on OFF really do care.We will help you through this....just reach out to us!
Hugs....connie d
I am proud of you for having this surgery....you have come to another important turn in your life.
I wish you the very best. Know that we as a family here on OFF really do care.We will help you through this....just reach out to us!
Hugs....connie d
Welcome and embrace your new lifestyle change.
Now in regards to your hubby's and mom's passing, I'm sitting right here and holding your hand.
You are not alone. Words can't express what I'm feeling but we have all been though a loss and have empathy for you.
PM me if you want to talk more. You are going to major lifestyle changes here and we are all here for you my friend.
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