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This is your long lost friend Carol Pryce. Some of you may not know me but I had RNY by Dr. Irgau 2/2/05. I was out of the support group loop for a number of reasons over the past year. I started going to Wesley College full time in June of 2007 and devoted most of my spare time to my studies. In November of 2007, my mother became suddenly ill and what was thought to be a normal bout of pneumonia ended up with her having two massive strokes after a procedure was done to remove fluid from her lung and she was hospitalized until January of 2008. Because she required total care, she was cared for the remainder of her life at a nursing facility and she finally expired in June of 2008. It was during this loss of my mother that I received a promotion to a supervisor's position and have been busy trying to regroup ever since. In addition, I fractured my pelvic bone and was out of work from October of 2008 through January of 2009 and I was on total bed rest, on constant pain meds and felt like I was going to go crazy and i am still dealing with my divorce, which I more than a year ago. I have gone from wearing a size 13/14 to 18/20 and I am disappointed because I had come so far . Due to bad habits picked up because most of my meals were take out due to visits with my mother, attending school and working late due to high unemployment rates in addition to eating sugar without limit (I do not dump anymore) and stress. I lost sight of what I had worked so hard for: to become healthly. Now I am trying to incorporate better eating habits, taking my vitamins and trying to get in proteins first so that my body can regroup. Well that is all I will bend your ears with today. I will begin coming out to the meetings at Victory in March and will start posting to my site so that other can see the importance of staying connected with your WLS family even in hard times so when you do fall you have their support to help you to lift yourself up. I hope to see old and new next month!
Carol Pryce
AKA PryceyLady
This is your long lost friend Carol Pryce. Some of you may not know me but I had RNY by Dr. Irgau 2/2/05. I was out of the support group loop for a number of reasons over the past year. I started going to Wesley College full time in June of 2007 and devoted most of my spare time to my studies. In November of 2007, my mother became suddenly ill and what was thought to be a normal bout of pneumonia ended up with her having two massive strokes after a procedure was done to remove fluid from her lung and she was hospitalized until January of 2008. Because she required total care, she was cared for the remainder of her life at a nursing facility and she finally expired in June of 2008. It was during this loss of my mother that I received a promotion to a supervisor's position and have been busy trying to regroup ever since. In addition, I fractured my pelvic bone and was out of work from October of 2008 through January of 2009 and I was on total bed rest, on constant pain meds and felt like I was going to go crazy and i am still dealing with my divorce, which I more than a year ago. I have gone from wearing a size 13/14 to 18/20 and I am disappointed because I had come so far . Due to bad habits picked up because most of my meals were take out due to visits with my mother, attending school and working late due to high unemployment rates in addition to eating sugar without limit (I do not dump anymore) and stress. I lost sight of what I had worked so hard for: to become healthly. Now I am trying to incorporate better eating habits, taking my vitamins and trying to get in proteins first so that my body can regroup. Well that is all I will bend your ears with today. I will begin coming out to the meetings at Victory in March and will start posting to my site so that other can see the importance of staying connected with your WLS family even in hard times so when you do fall you have their support to help you to lift yourself up. I hope to see old and new next month!
Carol Pryce
AKA PryceyLady
Sounds like you could use some encouragement Carol. I've been my Mom's caregiver for the past 3 years. 1 very bad UTI, hospitilization, 2 wks in a nursing home, a bout with pneumonia, and oh did I mention she has Alzehemers? I got way off track. This past November I got trmporary custody of my 3 yr old grandaughter. My daughter is on kidney dyalasys and needed time to get her health in check. WOW!! When Abby went home I guess I was under such stress I went on vacation for 10 days & started back to the gym. I was too busy to even think about grazing and I lost 35 lbs. I thank God my tool still works after 5 yrs. I wasn't able to attend the support groups for almost 8 months. I really need the support. I did get online to Susan Maria's www.Bariatriceating.com.I I got into their group meeting on Wednesday evenings. It was my only link for awhile. I have been back to Victory. Sounds like you have had a really poopy year. Just remember how much you have accomplished and get ready to start again. We are not a judgemental group, we do understand. Looking forward to seeing you soon. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Carol, I will be waiting for you at Victory in March with a big Hug. I totally understand. 2008 was a bad year for me too. I had to take medical leave in June to care for my husband. He passed away November 17th and I returned to work full time in December. I had to pay the state share for his medical insurance for 3 months. They took 50% of my pay for 6 checks. Last pay period I got my first full check. Funny I put my paperwork in today to take early retirement June 1. I guess making me pay the insurance was God's way of showing me I could survive with less. I will still work parttime for my same job. This was a tough decision but I feel I am being pulled to do this. I am checking into the fit 4 life class at PMRI. It is a group class once a week for 8 weeks. Cost is $160. Check it out and see if you are interested in joining with me. WELCOME BACK !!!! See you lighter. Joanne
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