Hello ReLosers, I just wanted to let you know that my husband passed away on Saturday night from his stroke. He is now at peace. I am still reeling from shock and hoping I wake up from this nightmare.
Hi ... checking in. I did weigh this morning and it was the same. Grateful. I must admit that yesterday was an off plan day. I got up knowing it would be.
Today is going well.... 'news at 11' - actually tomorrow. It's getting through the evening that has been my challenge of late. I just ate my dinner and I think I'll read my advantages.
Judylynn. I am so sorry. What a nightmare. My prayers are with you. I hope the funeral goes well and you get home okay from Las Vegas and the family arrives okay. Love, Funky
GOOD NEWS ~ a surgeon has come forward, and a tentative date has been set for December 20th or 24th in Hamiliton, Ontario, Canada. I go to see this surgeon for a pre-surgery consult next Friday in Sudbury. Then my BIL & brother will come and get us to stay at there place before and after the surgery as well.
Went up town and got the rest of our gifts and things we needed for the trip; plus eggs & bread to tide us over til then. Food has been good this week; had salad and home-baked thin-crust pizza for dinner tonight.
Justwant2b. Good news?!? No that is great news!!! What would you do if there was no one to do it? Live with it growing? That is crazy! How far from Toronto are you? That is great you have family there. You sound upbeat. Good for you.
I have been working on staying in my calories, not successfully though. Another weekend to struggle through. I am planning on going to church on Sunday still shy and selfconscious but I am going to do it for my life.
FUNKY ~ you are correct -- not only great news, fabulous news!!! Hey, I cried when I heard that he was willing to do it. I am about 500 miles north of TO where I live. Most of my family live in Southern Ontario, as that is where I was born and raised (I am a Northern Ontario transplant).
As for your question, my specialist would just keep putting out calls/requests until someone answers him. I told DH that I'm sure that there would always be some rogue (brave, nervy, courageous) surgeon out there who would be willing to do it. I think that more would be willing to do it than some might believe, as we have many choices here -- Hamilton, London, Toronto, Ottawa, etc. Hamilton was recommended the most, so I was so happy to hear they offered so fast!
No, this very, very large (massive) tumor has to come out and soon -- it is so cumbersome and problematic, causing lots of new health issues for me now. My specialist said this should have been caught and taken out 10 years ago.
Yes, go to church and enjoy yourself; in time, you will get more used to it and meet lots of nice people. Keep going, on the food issues too -- practice makes perfect, but hey, 90% isn't so bad either ...
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 12-08-2012 at 11:44 PM.
Justwant2bhealthy - I am so glad you've got the date and can now look toward getting through this and on to better health. Wonderful. I'll send positive thoughts and prayers your way. Be brave, friend.
I am struggling with neighbors bringing goodies into the house as gifts. DH finally took them outside to eat with the kids playing outside.
I've planned for a healthy day today.
Last edited by Beverlyjoy; 12-09-2012 at 08:15 AM.
Justwant2bhealthy~ wow, I don't know if I'd read about the tumor before. I haven't been on the boards much recently. But I am so glad you found a surgeon to help you! Praying it all goes smoothly and you are feeling better very soon.
Beverlyjoy~ I struggle with that too, but this year nothing has showed up yet. The worst for me is the potluck type events with the big spreads of holiday foods. I have one of those on Monday.
Weigh in was good to me today, down to 215. That is 3 pounds this week! So happy to see it. It is motivating to get a 'whoosh' like that.
Justwant2B ~ Prayers going up for a successful surgery and recovery & praise that it is happening!!
Funky ~ Yes, I agree, go to church. You will enjoy yourself & will find the peace you need.
Lyn2007 ~ Congrats on the whoosh!! That is fabulous!!
I ask all of you to keep me in your thoughts & prayers this week. I have finals and I have always had problems with stress eating; encouragement is needed. Plus I have a Christmas potluck on Wednesday in class and then I am helping cater a barbecue dinner that evening. To top it all off, I will be leaving for a trip to Arkansas Thursday evening. I am so close to ONEderland that I don't want to blow it this week.
PEGGY ~ thanks so much; keeping you in prayers that all goes well with your exams and eating this month. Yes, you are sooo very close to ONEDERLAND -- you can do it!!!
LYN ~ I only found out myself very recently, although I suspected it for some time. Thanks for your prayers!
BEVERLYJOY ~ thanks for your encouragement and prayers! When people give me too many food gifts, I share them with others.
You know, PEGGY got me thinking that after this surgery, I may very well be in or very close to ONEDERLAND myself. Won't that be wonderful? What a great thing to look forward to after this surgery!
Eating has been good. I up my calories just a little bit (closer to 1800) in the winter to offset the cold, and that has been helping me keep warmer. Hope you all have a wonderful OP week coming up ...
Hi everyone. I was here before, on this thread, but I drifted..... I'm back! I didn't put all of my weight back on, but got close. Thank goodness for that .4 pound that didn't add back on.
Anyway, I went back to the gym this morning, spin class. I am stiffening up as I sit at work, but I made it through the class. I am trying to get back on track. I didn't want to wait until after the holidays. I just want to get back to feeling good again.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. 
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I am so close to ONEderland that I don't want to blow it this week.
