Just down

It has been awhile since I posted. I am doing good. I have lost 60lbs so far. I just feel like I should have lost more being almost 3 months out. I am still having troubles with some foods. I hate going out to eat with my family. It has been 15 years since my Dad passed away. I always get down this time of the year. My husband does not understand because both of his parents are alive. I try to explain to him that I miss talking to my Dad, spending time with him and even getting a little girl hug every now and then. I am sure some of you know the feeling I am describing. The knowing that you will never see them again... after 15yrs it still gets to me. I am sure next week I will pull out of this slump, I always do. Just say a little prayer for me to get through the next few days. Thanks.... I love you all.... Hugs, Julie

Julie, The death of a parent is not easy. I feel your pain. My mom has been gone for 12 years and I still catch myself going to the phone to call her sometimes. You are in my prayers and please feel my support. On the other hand, 60 pounds is fantastic. Celebrate your success. You must be feeling so much more energy and so much more healthy. How are your clothes fitting. Maybe it is time to treat yourself to a new shirt or better yet a bathing suit that is on sale. Be proud of your success. Congratulations.

Julie, I am sorry. I understand how you feel. Anniversaries of this type are very difficult. I am thinking about you. I am 3 months out today, and I am just at 55 pounds. I am thrilled on one hand, and wondering "why not more" on the other hand. I find myself developing aversions to food that I wanted to eat just a month ago. It must be a phase we are going through. Lizz Hillsboro

Thanks Debbie and Liz..... I love the support from the Ohio Message Board. Have a good weekend! Hugs, Julie

Julie, first of all..... ~~~~~~BIG HUG~~~~~~~~ Times like this are hard, but we get through them because we have to. You are blessed to have wonderful memories of your dad that you can pull out and cherish. As for your weight loss, I am out almost 7 months and I've only lost 70 pounds. I was concerned about the slow weight loss, but the doctor's office said that losing 10 pounds a month is nothing to sneeze at. I can say that I feel great, my skin isn't sagging like I thought it would, and I didn't lose my hair. For those reasons alone I don't mind losing slowly. I just have to accept that it's going to take longer to get to my goal than I had originally hoped. On the up side, I haven't been able to lose this much weight in years!!! Keep positive...life is great! Lani

Awww, poor sweetie. I can't imagine losing a parent. I find it hard just haveing them be 2500 miles away. If they were gone that would seriously stink. I know it is rough being in the pits. All those hormones being released into your body from the melting fat doesn't help either. My weight loss was about the same as yours at 3 months out. You're doing great. I think we all wanted our excess weight gone yesterday and waiting while it comes off can be a bit discouraging. If you need to talk, I'm here and I have big hugs for you. Love you Keep your chin up, Jaimee

I know how you feel and I go through the same thing here with my BF not understanding. I have only been without my dad for 9 years and I go through times when it feels as if it just happened yesterday. I hate when I am somewhere and I get a fleeting glimpse of someone that reminds me of him and it hits me that he's gone. There are so many things that I want to tell him and talk to him about. Some news stories make me think about him as he would have a strong opinion on them and there are times when I just want to tell him what's going on with me...I am pre op and I am so curious as to what he would say about this surgery. He had never seen me as anything but his BIG girl. And I know the losing weight will be bittersweet because I won't be able to share it with him. He died in December the year that I was going through a divorce. Talk about a bad year. Good luck to you on your journey. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose 60lbs,,,I can't wait.

Thanks everyone ... I am feeling much more upbeat today. For those who also mourn their losses... My heart goes out to all of you. Everyone have a wonderful weekend. Hugs Julie