Keeping the faith

Hey all.  Well as you know, I have had one heck of a time of things these past couple of months.  It was discovered that while in the hospital with the blood clots in the lungs, that I am pretty anemic too.  They seem think it is due to heavy flow during Aunt Flows visit.  As a matter of fact, I am very close to needing a blood transfusion.  So, with that being the case, I was told by my gyn that I needed to get an IUD (progesterone releasing) to stop my uterus from thickening and causing a heavy flow that would lead to a blood transfusion.  So I did what the doctor told me to do. I got the IUD put in and let me tell ya....I don't know how any woman in her right mind would willingly do this to herself. I have never felt so much pain, which the doctor did not bother to mention.  Men don't get it. If they only knew.

Well anyway, getting to keeping the faith.....The doctors told me that I am in a position that they do not see often. I'm in a catch 22 all the way around.  I am taking 16....yes, that is 16 pills a day.  That is ridiculous!  i am trying to keep the faith.  I cannot wait to see Dr. Cobean on June 10th.  Everything leads to me needing this surgery.  This is no longer elective for me. This is necessary to save my life.  I'm scared and feeling alone through all of this as no one in my circle gets how serious my health problems are.  The doctors tell me that weight loss is key. My health issues will lessen as I lose weight.  My problem is getting healthy enough by Dr. C's standards to get on that table and get r done!  So I am asking all of you to pray that i can get on that table by the end of summer. All the positive energy sent my way can help. 

Thanks

Positive Thoughts, Wishes and Prayers all being sent your way 
The very best of luck to you...
Please keep us posted...We're all here for you !! 

I am sending positive thoughts, wishes and prayers your way.  You can do it!

I know how anxious you are for wls, but it is "FIRST most important to get you healthy and at a safe place for surgery.  Keep doing your best on calories and exercise what you can.  This can be a long process sometimes, and your time has already begun.  keep the faith and keep your chin high.  Be proud of how far you've come so far, all these issues and dr's appts. can be a big stress on you.  we're here for you.  Hugs,  cheryl

You've been through so much already and I KNOW you are ready for surgery so you can get hold of all your health issues and get them under control.  Just know that the preparation for surgery and getting you as healthy as possible before surgery is SO important!  You can do it!  And, I'm sure we'll all be praying and sending positive vibes in your direction!  Keep your chin up!  It'll happen.........

I so appreciate all of your support.  Thank you.  I quit smoking so I can do anything. Its just that this mountain seems huge compared to that mountain and I didn't get any rest in between.  Trying not to get discouraged. 

Don't be upset wtih yourself if you do get discouraged, just try to get through it.  Sometimes we need to have a little sympathy for ourselves and it's okay.  Keep your chin up, you CAN do this.

I know I can.  I really do.  I've overcome much larger adversities than this.  Its just trudging through the muck that  likes to dampen the spirit.  I'm more determined than I was this a.m.  I am not going to let this get me completely down.  That would mean giving up and I'm not a quitter.  Just a whiner sometimes lol.  Sorry for the whining.  I'll keep y'all posted of my progress. 
'Thanks for supporting me everyone. I hope I am as supportive to you guys as you are to me.   

I'm sending all the prayers and positive thoughts I have your way.  Just do your best to take care of yourself and everything will fall into place I'm sure.

I'm sorry you had such pain with the IUD insertion. They are my favorite method of birth control. I am on # 3 IUD. I had one between child 1 and 2 in the 1980's, and 2 during the past many years afterwards. 

You're on a boatload of medications. I sure would hope that RNY would aleviate many of your health problems and reduce the number of meds.  For DH and I we are on MUCH less meds- more vitamins now, though. 

I will think positive thoughts and prayers for you.