luniecat

Lot's been happening since I last logged in! Went to San Diego to visit relatives and do the High School Reunion... NOT! Spent 2 days of my supposed 10, and got a phone call that my hubby was on the table doing open-heart surgery so rushed home! He's doing well now, but it was real touch and go for about a week! Had my info meeting about the surgery on the 18th. Then last week the Dr's office called and I've my appt with his PA on Oct. 26th, and the nutritionist on Nov 8. Meantime, weighed in at my TOPS meeting Tuesday night, and even with all this going on I still lost a half pound! That's 9 straight weeks of losing! I sure hope I can keep it up... but the stress is starting to get to me. Oh! And I found out my son's wife is carrying a baby boy due 2 weeks before my birthday in February! Lunie (they need an icon that shows the hair being pulled out!)

Soooo depressed after the meeting yesterday. But not giving up! I've waited this long, I can wait longer! But still...I needed something a bit more positive after this last week. They recommended a high Protein, low carb diet until the surgery, but I won't be seeing their nutritionist for at least another month, maybe 2. Anyone have a recommendation? I guess the good news is, is that I lost another 1/2 pound even with all the stress of John being in the hospital. Maybe, if I can keep losing with him going through all of this, they'll see I'm serious and give me a break? Lunie

there's been a MAJOR twist in my situation, so not sure they'll let me get the surgery. I was in California visiting family and friends last week. Got a phone call Monday morning that my husband was in openheart surgery! So flew home and have been dealing with all of that! IF he survives all of this, he's going to be in rehab for months. Like I"m going to tell the Dr., I need to get healthy to take care of him! Do it anyway! My kids know and understand what's at stake, either way. If I had hesitations before, I have none now. I have to be able to care for my husband, and I can't do it if I can't get out of the chairs, or have the energy to push a wheelchair for him. Luniecat

Hi, I'm Becky out in Westfield. I'm the mother of 2, Granny to 1 and 1/2. (new one due in February) I was always thin until I got married, had kids and slowed down, then the pounds slowly started packing on. For the first 7 or 8 years... then I think someone put a fat magnet on me! Or it could just be that my husband got transferred (he was in the Navy) out of State, and being a dutiful wife, I packed up the family and followed. Loving the adventure and seeing new things, learning about new places and all, but not realizing how much I would miss the old, and the family. And, how much I would eat to appease the pain of it all. So, 30+ years later, here I am. I've finally made my GP happy and said yes to the surgery. Filled out the questionaire they send out from Baystate, talked to my insurance company, and now await the next step. I realize that the hardest part will probably be "What do I do with myself now? How will I celebrate my successes if I can't go to Friendly's for that sundae!" Well, I'll just have to come up with other things... like, new clothes! Or, taking the family out to a local event (that doesn't focus on food!). I am SERIOUS about doing this!

After resisting my Doctor's gentle persuasions for the last 5 years, I finally told him "Yes" a couple of weeks ago. I thought he was going to cry! Poor man. I've got at least 150 pounds to lose, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, cholesterol, poor circulation in the legs, achy knees, asthma, and a few other issues going on... so it's time. Especially because I've had three bronchitis attacks since Christmas...no fun!:sick So far, I've filled out their questionaire, returned it, and spoken with my insurance company. Now starts the waiting game.:bored I know it's not going to be easy, but I have the support of my husband, daughter (who lives in NY), and some good friends. My son is sort of "I don't want to hear about it!" But I think that's fear on his part due to my niece suiciding last year from depression after her gastric bypass. Like I've explained to him though, while similar, the two surgeries are very different. One is very permanent. Slice, dice, no going back, no changing. The other, if something isn't working, you can adjust it. Now... if I can just convince him that I don't need him to bring me fudge every time he goes to Maine. That would be a BIG help!!