Update and MANY Thanks to you all....LONG

Good Sunday afternoon to you all!  I just wanted to post and tell everyone that responded to my post from earlier last week that I greatly appreciate all of the prayers.   I am doing better, but still not good.  I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night and since I work from 530 am until 1130 pm that is difficult to say the least.  I can get a little sleep during the day but that only happens on weekends.  I am physically and emotionally exhausted.  Every time I close my eyes I am still seeing the men in ski masks right in my face.  I am able to ge****er in and some protein shakes (one to two a day, on a good day) but food is still a problem.  My stomach (or pouch if you wish to call it) is in a constant knot.  There are a few things I have been able to keep down, but they are not the right food choices to be making.  They are the things loaded with carbs...baked potato, pita chips, etc.  I have put a call in to my EAP to try and talk to someone about it.  I have always been pretty good at handling things on my own but I think this is a little out of my league.  I have not driven back to work myself since it happened.  I have been being dropped off by my wonderful and understanding hubby Steve.  He comes back to pick me up early and just sits in the parking lo****ching to make sure they are not trying to come in and rob us again.  The brusies I received on my legs and face are almost gone but still tender to the touch.  This is something I pray that none of you ever has to go through in your life.  It is horrible!  And for the ones that have had to go through it or something similar I am so sorry.  I pray it gets better with time. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to put an update on here.  I can read the posts at my day job but can not reply or post there and I do not have computer access at my night job.  By the time I get home I do not feel like sitting here so I just post on the weekends when I can. On the bright side I am trying my hand at something new so that HOPEFULLY I can leave my night job.  I am just starting to sell Mary Kay products (about 6 weeks now) and am LOVING it.  They have a wonderful day time/night time set to help firm up your skin.  I have been using it and have tightened up almost 2 inches on my thighs!  I still want to have plastics but can not afford the co pays right now.  My TT should be approved my insurance with my hernia and other problems but I do not think my thigh lift will be covered.  I have not even scheduled my consult yet because I know I do not have the co pay to have it done.  Maybe later this year or next.   I am thinking about you all and praying for you every day.  I am proud of the success of everyone, both oldies and newbies.  I hope that one day I can come to a meet and greet and catch up with everyone I know and meet the ones I don't. Love, Tammy -240 since surgery and still going, even though I thought I was done!

Hi Tam It is good to hear from you hon.  I am glad to see that you are trying some new things.  I sold mary k once upon a time, but now they have come out with  some new products which I sooooo am willing to try.  I am glad you are keeping some protein etc down.  As for the bad, well that will pass when you are feeling better.  Please take care of yourself, do things you enjoy doing even if you don't feel like it.  I have been thinking about you and praying for your strength during this difficult time. Hugs

Its good to hear from you. I am glad you are able to get things down even if its not perfect at this point it is something to work on. Traumatic events takes some time and I know that its tough for you. You are a strong person and have the love and support of your family here and off OH as well. Please know we are here for you. 

Tammy, Senidng prayers that each day will get better for you. Congrats on starting something new.  Know your OH friends are always here supporting you--even when you can't get to us!

Tammy, I have been praying for you!  It is good to hear from you and get an update.  You are a strong woman and I know you can fight your way through this.  Keep trying!!!

Hey Tammy, I have thought about you and you are still in my prayers. I am so sorry that something like this happened to you, i hope they catch those guys. MK is wonderful, I have been a beauty consultant for the last 8 years. I love the products, and use them because I believe in them.  Write me sometime when you get time and feel better. Take care of yourself, Donut