Remembering you in my prayers Cindy. I sure hope you recover quickly and can get back to feeling normal again. I can't imagine the stress you mus be under. Hang in there hun, there is a strong, independent woman in there and you will see her emurge as you go through all these hardships.

We too are struggling financially... as I'm sure many of us are during these times. We are very fearful of losing our house as well. But God is faithful and He will see us through these difficult times. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

Hugs,
Lisa

Please pass that problem along to me!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to apologize to everyone for not logging in in a while. I looked at my blog and realized it had been forever!!! Anyway, I have some new pics posted of me, but they were taken in September, so even they are a little old.

I do have a problem though that I need some advice on something. I have lost too much weight!!!! I am down to 136 and I have about 15-20 lbs of skin. I eat everything!!! I am trying so hard to gain weight back. I never thought I would have that problem!!!! I wanted to stop at 165, and that is when I had my fluid taken out of my band, but since then I have lost almost another 30 lbs!!!! I drink high calorie drinks, protein drinks, eat anything I want and it is driving me crazy. I don't want to look sick. I stay between 134 and 142, but I can't seem to gain more than that. Any advice?

Well, I havent posted in a couple of weeks, but Ive been sick still!
It will be 5 weeks tomorrow since I came down with pancreatitis again.
I was on IV nutrition for 3 weeks, off 1 week and back on it again. My levels are like a rollercoaster. Last time I posted they were down from the 400's to the 200's, then they skyrocketed to almost 1500!  I was back to the ER for more IV fluids because I was dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink. Today, my levels are 157...........Im almost "normal" again, whatever that is. My when I came home from the hospital was 123 and today I was 132.  Eating is still a struggle, but I am doing it.  No pain or vomiting since Sunday. If my levels are down on Friday, they are going to start tapering the IV down to see how I do.
Im telling you, this year has SUCKED so far. My husband left me in January, then I get sick, and I am not even going to mention the stress of the added expense to what I already cannot afford on my own. Im struggling not to lose my house
I want to thank all of you for being there and lifting me up with your posts even if I dont post all the time. 
Somedays I feel like giving up, but I know that somewhere in this body is a strong, independent woman. I just cant find her most days.
Thanks for letting me vent.

Cindy

I am the mother of 6 kids, 4 daughter and 2 step sons... also we live in a tiny space.. the kids have daily chores they rotate every day and they do their own laundry, washing, drying, folding and putting away.. all know how to make themselves something to eat and although they buck the chores occasionally (lets face it we all get lazy) they do well.. I work full time and got o school full time and my husband works full time (not that he's a big help around the house..lol)  the kids are very busy and active in different things..  Make the kids clean up after themselves, offer them a reward at the end of the week for helping out and doing whats told.. (although they should do this without a reward)
DONT even go to the food thing.. You have done such a good job that isnt even an option.. instead do something for you.. a bubble bath, a good book, music, whatever you love and is relaxing to you...
Hugs to you..