What a Difference A Day Makes

All 15 pounds of water weight are gone !!

I took Tam and Pat's advice and got my butt up and started walking - even through the kidney pain and did it . I drank more SF lemonade than I ever could - enough to float the Disney cruise Lines ... LOL .. so it worked .. I am back into my jeans and feeling better than I have in a long time .
Not to mention talking to my good Friend Ann on the phone , sure raised my spirits and opened up a lot of discussion on depression as it is associated with weightloss surgery. This is definatly going to be something I dive into for research . I think we all need to be aware of the signs and symptoms . But thank you again Ann for such a wonderful talk . And to Pat and Tam .. for getting my butt up and a moving .

I wanted to say also , that through our journey , we are not going to have perfect days everyday . We need to be ready to face our demons, our mistakes and our daily changes we go through. Somewhere in my mind, I had it set that each day I had needed to be filled with great things. There are just going to be days when quite frankly .. suck . Days where I will want to just go back to bed - or a day when I can get mad at choices I make . It is not always going to be a fun ride . We must allow ourselves to make mistakes. We must also be willing to forgive ourselves and start over . Make up for those things that set it off for being a bad day . Or perhaps you just do not feel like doing anything .. and just having a Me day .. that too is ok .. as there are going to be days when you need to Listen to YOU .. and sometimes talk back .

There are days when I feel that I have not acomplished much. Empty days. But what I need to have done is look at how far I have come and all that it took to get me to this day . As you go through your journey it is so important for you to look at all you have done . Not compare yourselves and own all the success that you have . And when the bad days come - look back at all the good and remember who you are and just how important you are in this life .

So many great things going on in my life . Even with all the medical issues I am planning .. working and getting ready for yet another part of my life . My son is engaged to marry next year. I am so excited - they are planning a Sept 09 wedding . I love Morgan and know she and Will be so happy .

And the biggest announcement is .....
Alan and I are moving back to the Richmond area . We have decided that in the next year we are going to assist his former wife in getting on her feet . Alan is the father to a severely handicapped son and his former wife has been taking care of him all these years. They are working on getting Jordan into an adult assisted living , and Peggy will be heading back to the work place .It is very important to both of us that she accomplish this , but in the mean time we are going to plan on our move back to my home town . My grand sons are growing , and need their Nanny and Papa .. and we want to be there for them . So for the upcoming months I will be assisting Peggy on how to get placement back into the work place and possibly into some training . And I will be searching for a new home for us . Alan will also be looking for Federal employment and has some good leads but for now will focus on getting our extended family situated. But I am coming home !!

Friday I leave for Atlanta . I will be meeting some of the folks from the Sex Before and After boards and for those that attended the conference last year ,  I will be meeting back up with our adopted Southern Virginia Bell .. Kim  ( Kimmay ) Cooper . Kim is hosting this and I know will be fun for all . I just hope the kidney stones stay put .. LOL .. as I will be a dancing .

Well gang .. hang in there .. Enjoy the day .. and just remember what I said ..it is OK to have crappy days .. but remember how you got there and always know how important you are not only here .. but to all around you .. Own Your Success !!
Have a great rest of the week ..

Tink

Natalie! I am so glad and relieved to hear that you are feeling better! And even gladder (is that a word? LOL) that you are moving back to Richmond!! What a testament that is to the wonderful people that you and Alan are that you would do that for his family. I am so happy for you all and wish you nothing but the best, sweet lady! Keep on taking care of yourself.

 

Love and hugs, Dawn

Glad that you are better and that what I said helped. Whenever you have kidney stones or infection water is very important and the walking will get things moving. Congrats on your sons engagement and moving back to Richmond.

Tink,

Glad you are getting better!  I knew the walking would hurt, but I also knew it would help in more ways than one...this is the medic coming out in me.  it is good for getting the mind working in a good direction, having you drink water (being active does this to a person) and so you should walk off a lot of the water weight AND flush the body to aid in the kidney stones "removal". 
I am glad you are moving back to Richmond.  Are you coming to Richmond, or like Colonial Heights area?  There are a lot of fun times to be had and now if you have time you can join our group more often for out meetings!  Let me know if Will needs a photographer for his wedding,  I do that on the side.  It will be good to have you back!

Tammy

YAY!!!   So glad to hear that and things getting back to normal. 

Tink!  so glad you are feeling better!  I hope you have an awesome time in Atlanta (i'm so jealous)!)  lys

Yay!

Good news on all accounts from you! When Leo had kidney stones, he started drinking the Tropicana SF lemonade and got me HOOKED. I make my Nectar Lemon Tea with it.

I am so happy that you will be moving to Richmond area. That means I get to see you more!
Kudos to Alan to helping his ex wife with their son.

It really is OK to have "empty" days. I find Monday's are usually a day that I need down time. I need to recharge my batteries. I will get the minimum done as far as the housework, pets and such. Take a walk in the AM, shower, get my protein and suppliments in are the days musts. Other than that I veg out with a book or a DVD. Jammies are my uniform of the day.

Have fun in Hot Atlanta. Drink plenty of fluids and be kind to your body.

I love you.

Good morning!  I, too, enjoyed our convo on the phone.  Been a long time since we did that.  I'm very happy to hear that you're feeling better & that you're back among the living again.  Be careful in Atlanta!!