checking in

Hey Everybody -

Since I got two messages in one day wondering where I am and how things are I figured I should check in. Honestly, life is a mess. I have been extremely busy with work and some other things, it has caused me to get very behind in keeping up with my WLS family and for that I apologize. I do try to read the boards and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
As some of you know, and I am now comfortable to go public with, I am going through a divorce yet again. It has gotten pretty nasty in the last 10 days. It has me quite distracted but I am dealing.
Mom has been in and out of the hospital the last couple of months but it seems that she is doing better than ever since her last hospital stay. We had some of her medications changed and she is back to the mom I know. She is really stressed out about the situation with my husband, so I am trying to remedy that ASAP.
Work has also been nuts, by the time today is over I will have worked about 50 hours in 4 days, I am spent.
Let's see what else....I have been in a MAJOR stall for quite some time, even though I know my body is shrinking...I am wearing a size 6 jeans, I have not lost and weight since November. I am also experiencing issues with ym iron and with my thyroid.

Amazingly enough, somehow through all of this I am still in pretty good spirits. I met someone who is keeping me sane and seems to understand what I am going through.

Sorry for the long-winded, not so together post, but this is life right now. Hope you all have a great weekend and I will see some of you at Barix tomorrow.


Katie

Sounds like your plate is full, if not overflowing!

You first obligation is to yourself, and while I'm sure everybody else is just as happy to hear from you as I am, don't feel guilty for needing to direct your energy in other directions.

We're here for you when you need us.

See you tomorrow!

Hi Katie - sorry to hear about your tirals and tribulations right now and Norm is right -your first priority is you and your health, so please make sure you're taking care of you. You're so close to goal and those last few pounds will come off soon enough - don't stress too much over that, too.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...

Kathy

Hey there Miss Katie!

No need to EVER appologize when you need to focus on other areas in your life, all of which are important.  I'm sorry to hear things have gotten pretty nasty with the divorce over the past 10 days.  Glad to hear though, that mom seems to be doing better.

Know that we are always here for you.

Wish I could see you tomorrow - but some day soon!

Pam

Katie,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

We will see you tomorrow.

Ida

Hey Katie, glad you posted. I'm sorry things aren't going the best for you right now.  You have a lot on your plate right now and I hope everything starts going in the right direction.  If you need to talk, PM me or call me 610-504-3867.  I am always available.  Especially since we are in similar situations right now.  

Thanks for checking in.  Don't forget about YOU. 

One of these days I will get to Barix for a meeting so I can meet u in person.

Sorry Katie, Divorce stinks but sometimes when the air clears life seems much better.  I'm in a stall and have been also.  It's been difficult to keep up with "staying clean".  I'm eating junk and not taking care of myself.  Time management issues with my new job doesn't leave much time of myself!!

Hope things get better!

Hi Katie, 

Absolutely no need to apologize.  Thank you for posting and for checking in and please, please, make sure to take care of yourself.  I'm sorry about everything you are going through and I really hope things start to ease up for you soon. 

Thinking of you, 
Lisa :)