OT: I need some prayers

Praying that you find the peace and guidance you are seeking.  Best wishes.

Thanks Linda.  I appreciate it.

Teena,

Prayers and hugs, take it from someone that knows first hand. You have got to take time for you. I know it's hard. The title page in my journal a few months ago was "She's come undone" I had to stop......and focus on me. I've also added a new word to my vocabulary "NO" lol hang in their you will be ok.

Your loved!

Lynnette

  

It's the guilt I feel when I want to do something for me that I'm having a hard time dealing with.  There are days I just want to get in my car and drive as far away as I can. 

It's nice to be able to come here and let this out.  There aren't many outside of this WLS family that understand how it feels.

Prayers going up for you.  It is essential we take time for ourselves.  I'm finding that out the hard way. 

Carol

Thanks Carol.  I am taking it one day at a time.  Now it's causing stress eating which is going to cause me to start gaining which in turn will cause me to be more stressed.  It's just a vicious cycle.  But I know with God's help I can get through this.  I have honestly been through worse in my lifetime.

Teena, please know you are in my prayers and thoughts!  I totally understand where you are coming from because I continue to go through this daily.  I need support and prayers also, it seems as though everyday is a struggle to get through and now I am gaining weight.  Let me know if you need a shoulder I will be there and help all I can.  You are needed, appreciated and loved!!

Carrie

Thank you Carrie.  I guess I have grown up the strong person and have never let myself depend on anyone.  The older I get the more I realize I need help and it is REALLY hard to ask for it.  To me it makes me feel weak like I can't do something.  My family began to ask me why I was still needing to go to support group meeting.  It was making me me feel guilty for wanting to spend time with my support group people.  I finally told them this is one morning a month and that I was going to do it because I needed it.  I needed to be accountable because to my family I look fine and some wish I would gain a few pounds.  I guess noone can prepare you for the emotional side to this surgery.  There is nothing easy about feeling like I do some days.  But again I am glad to have this place to come to and have people that truly understand how I feel.

I will definiately put you on my prayer list as well.  We are all in this together.

Hey gorgeous Carol are you ready to party in the infirmary????
Meggie

Hey Meggie,
 Just now checking back in.  Been busy with the girls all day.  Then got my hair chopped off!  I mean it's shorter than it has ever been!!  Will take a little getting used to. 
I am more than ready for some fun.  I'll fit right in with the "Infirmary Crew".  With all this rain and humidity any joint that I've ever had any problem with is acheing.  That means one shoulder, neck, lower back, left knee, and left foot!!!  Is there anything left :)  Can't wait to see you there.

Carol