Hi everybody.

I had kind of a blah day today.  I spent a good portion of the morning crying as it's All Souls Day in the Catholic religion and I started thinking about my grandparents, father and friends who are gone now.  I am one of those people that could walk into the funeral of a complete stranger and just break down and sob for the family.  Pathetic, I know; it's something I've dealt with (or not) since I was a kid.  Way too sensitive for my own good.

So I said some prayers today and made rosaries.  I didn't make very good food choices today but they were certainly better than the ones I made yesterday and the entire weekend.

I saw the surgeon this morning.  My incision looks excellent; the stitches are on the inside so I didn't have to deal with that.  I still have to wear the binder for another month but he showed me how to cut it down to a better size for me and it's much more comfortable now.  I didn't like him at first but I have to admit he has grown on me.  He doesn't want to see me for 6 months.  Hopefully by then I will have hit my goal.  I am really bloated right now and put on 3 pounds according to my scale at home but his showed a loss of a pound.  I'll take that.  He's pleased with my progress and that is a blessing; that wasn't always the case.

I joined an online OA group today and will be particpating with a personal life coach.  I need a good swift kick in the butt right now to get back on track.  This past week has been horrible for cravings, etc.  I need to get myself back under control and have my eyes on the prize.  I don't want to be one of those people who gain the weight back.  I really need to start making better choices again.

I hope you all had a great day.

Colleen

Glad to hear that your incision is healing.  Follow the MD directions to a T.  Being emotional and having empathy for others is good.  Do not change a thing.  Well, at least as far as the empathy goes.  Feel free to get back on the wagon for good choices in general.

I know a life coach, Patrece.  Keep coming here to share too.  Your supporter from MN.  Hugs

Glad you're doing well Colleen.  With that winning attitude you'll get right back on track.  =)