Just Checking In

Just wanted to say hey to everyone.  Last month was a really tough one for our family.  My sister was in a terrible head on collision with a truck. The car took the brunt of the crash but she is off her feet for 12 weeks with a broken back and right foot.. I went to help out with the kids (taxi aunt) which threw my eating schedule (3 meals a day) way out of wack.  After that I drove to NM with my friend to move my son's apartment due to him being sent for active duty in the Air Force. We also went to Vegas since we were just 8 hours away.  So needles to say I had gained 3 pounds that month and my Dr was so great.  He said sometimes you have to go with what life throws you.  He asked if I had started my exercise program. I told him I had not because of the months events.  He said he understood but I needed to put myself first.  This is something that I really never do.  But I did start.  I joined the Y and started swimming 3 days a week.  I was disappointed when I could not swim 2 laps without feeling like I had run up a hill.  This week was my 4th swim and I was able to swim 8 laps without stopping and I swam a total of 66 laps in 1 hour.  That is 1 mile and a few extra.  I am so happy and cannot wait to get back into the pool.  I am also using some muscles I have not used since I swam in high school  LOL.  I know this is allot but I just wanted to share.  I also have my 2nd sleep study to get fitted for a cpap machine.  Who knew that breathing at night was so important.  6th doctor appointment is March 25th I should be able to have surgery scheduled shortly after that.  

Lucy! so good to hear from you. I have been thinking of you, wondering where you have been? Wowwwww guess it was a horrible month.  So sorry about your sisters accident! How terrible!
Great job on the swimming! I am so proud of you. Keep up the great work! Please stay in touch and keep us posted on how everything is going. Keep looking out for you as much as possible! Its a lesson most of us need to learn to follow. ME included.
Let us know what your date is when you find out!  Will keep you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers!

Thanks for the update Lucy, I have been missing you.  Thank goodness you were able to help everyone out.  Now do your best to listen to the doc and put yourself numero uno.  I have been outside enjoying the warmer weather.  The critters are loving the walks.  Can't wait to see the post with your surgery date scheduled.  Hugs