a little catchup on me...
hi,
let's see, it's been about 8 weeks since i was released from the hospital, 9 weeks since my surgery. two weeks before surgery, i was 326, today i am 285. that feels good!
i stopped in at curves and will join next week (i have to buy a pair of sneakers - can you believe i don't have any). i've been walking in my clark clogs but they're slipping off - my feet have lost their water puffiness that i've always had.
on friday, my partner got diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. we were (are?) in shock. we meet with the surgeon on friday. our understanding is that she will have a lumpectomy and 4 - 6 weeks of radiation.
i think we've both got a good perspective on it - that it's stage I, not invasive, not life-threatening. but it's still scarey.
my last partner died 10 years ago from a rare cancer. it's hard not to go back into that space but i'm trying not to.
we have a 20 month old son - he keeps everything 'in the now' so when i had a cry the other day, he was right in my face, laughing and making a silly face, wanting to cuddle mommy. very very sweet.
i get a little down on myself about the weight loss (slow) but i did go to the avenue and try on pants because mine are too big (i wore we be bop size 5X and am now a 3x - anyone know that brand?). i previously was a 30/32 on top & bottom - i bought pants in 26 and they are a little loose. i can get the 24's on and zipper them easily but i feel like they're too tight when i sit. and i bought 2 pullover tops in 18/20!!!
so that's my update for now.
thank goodness for this list - i use it all the time. it's like a safety net.
susan
Susan,
Awesome job on the weight loss. I am so sorry to hear about your partner. My mom had the same thing 2 years ago--stage one, they did a lumpectomy and then the radiation. She is in remission now. I know how you must be feeling. It's scary nd tough. This type of cancer is very beatable though, especially since it was caught in such an early stage. Please know I am thinking of you and your family!
I'll say a prayer for you all!
Take Care,
KT
Susan,
I'm glad they found your partner's cancer at such an early stage. Keep up the positive attitude, it is so important. Your son will be a joy that keeps you both positive. I was 7 mos pregnant with my youngest when my husband was diagnosed with melanoma. It was so terrifying, but we got through it and he's fine now. The baby was a wonderful distraction from our fears. Congrats on the progress with your weight loss! Keep up the good work, and I agree with you, this site is a such a blessing to me as well!
~Sue
Well first off your doing great. Your making huge strides in your weight loss. Secondly I am very sorry your partner has been diagnosed with cancer. I am sure many of us have been down that road or have been with or known someone who has. It is never easy but you know the odds, you know the diagnosis and standing beside her through the whole thing is the best thing you can do. Speaking as a mom I know all to well how hard it is to stay mad, sad or down to long when you have this little person acting goofy, happy or silly. It seems when ever I am really down my daughter knows and tries everything to make me happy. She is only 2 but I think there is a connection there that just makes them know.
I wish you all the best and I hope everything goes great. I will still keep her in my thoughts........
Shannon 
Susan, congratulations on the weight loss. Sounds like you are off to a great start. I am so sorry to hear about your partner's diagnosis and I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your little boy sounds like such a joy. He will continue to keep you both happy and uplifted. Enjoy this special time. It goes by entirely too fast.
Thoughts and prayers,
Amy
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