Hello Everyone

Hi all, I miss not seeing this board and being on here to know what is happening. I have not had a computer for a couple of months, a very close friend of mine was killed during a burglary, he was having a family gathering when someone broke in and decided to kill him, I took this very hard, and then just issues with marital problems that I assume would be due to surgery. But I am managing the dr. has me talking to a therapist....Had my first session the other day. Otherwise I have lost 120 pds, and I feel good. My dr. told me that I needed to lose 100 more to have the reconstructive surgery. I don't follow things like I should Ex. vitamins, protein, seeing Dr. Peters for a checkup....I know it has been at least 7months I know...don't kill me...lol... Just thought I would drop a line to all of you. Good luck everyone. Christie

Christie, You need to start taking better care of yourself. Don't forget why you wanted to do this surgery. Its very easy for us to slip back into old habits. That is our comfort zone! I wish you luck on the 100 pounds. I have about another 20 lbs to kick off and its killing me. 20 or 100 its harder further out! I am happy but I do understand the Dr....so I will continue to try. That is all I can do is try! Glad to see you post and I hope things improve for you! Therapy is great! I am starting back in September. I miss my sessions!

Christie, I missed seeing your posts. I am glad you are back. How is school going? As Debbie said, remember why you wanted this surgery in the first place. It is ALL about you. I know it is hard to be selfish, but you have to. Take time to take you meds and see the doctor. It is all set up to help you. I am glad you are going to see a therapist. It really helps to have an outsider to talk to. Hope you children are doing well. ((hugs)) Ellen

Hi Debbie and Ellen, you are both so right with everything...I was just telling my hubby that I needed to set up an appt. to see the dr. Ellen I am done school I finished in July after my externship but thinking if I want to go back for a CNA.....it just seems like so much is on my plate...The boys are doing good, they started school today.....I just hope they are well behaved at least the best they can be... Christie

Hi Christie, I don't get on here as much any more. Plus I couldn't remember my name/password so I couldn't post until I found it on a piece of paper. Sorry you are having a tough time. Time has a way of healing us. Hang in there gf. Do try to get in your vitamins and protein. You have kids that need you dearly. You have to stay positive & focused on YOURSELF to be able to care of them sweetie. 120 lbs is awesome. You have done a super job. Are you working now that school is over? Maybe with the kids in school you can get a little part-time job to interest you and it will certainly help with the $$. Okay, hope to see you more often on here. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Christie Sorry you are going thru some stuff right now. Hope things get better. Keep posting. Sorry about the loss of your friend, sounds awful. Glad you posted, take good care of yourself - your family needs you. Dianne

Hi Christie, I am not around much anymore but I did see your post and I wanted to say hello. 120 lbs is awesome, I hope I can say that one day. Sorry about your friend, I am sure that is very hard to deal with. Robyn