Thank you for the very warm welcome. I have missed you horribly and am very glad to be back.
As I read through your posts, I am struck by the bare honesty and forthrightness of your heartfelt words. Do you realize what a milestone it is to be able to do this? Our realization and accountability is a MAJOR STEP in our personal growth and making positive progress on the path to achieving our goals.
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!
Have some special things for you tomorrow along with a longer answer to this post ... take care ..
Oh .. and MISS KALISTA IS IN REMISSION!!!! and home from the hospital!
TO: wonko...you have been a trooper!
TO: Barb135...me thinks you may be correct - but finding a doctor...THAT is the problem.
TO: Elaine...I say, we keep the masks on!
I take full credit for getting this big in the first place! It's just issues since then that have made losing it all the harder. I accept my past and look forward to my future...
Thanks you 2 for wearing the masks and washing your hands before typing. I'd hate for either of you to catch ANY of these nasty conditions mentioned above; but twehner5, I fear that it might be too late for you, with your fatigue and other symptoms you've mentioned in previous posts. Nor do WE want to catch anything from you guys..... We already have our share of unpleasantness to deal with, more would not be appreciated. lol
Welcome back Ranae. Please dont be hard on yourself, you've lost the weight before so can do it again, give yourself chance to heal,then you can put all your energys into getting back into shape. I'm happy to hear your on the mend, and that Kalista is also improving. stay strong, Thanks Twehner, I to used anti-bacterial hand soap before typing and I'm wearing a mask, just in case Their contagious. fortunatly i dont have an illness which makes me gain weight, so i can only blame my lack of control in the past,
I'm glad you're back, Fearless Leader ! It is good to "hear your voice". Under the circumstances, you have done what many of us would have done by gaining weight. You have had to eat hospital food and fast food way too much during the time with Kalista and most recently, with your own bout with your abscess and infection, you could NOT take all those meds on an empty stomach!
BTW, thanks for clarifying. I almost called NASA to help you! LOL (You guys would have to see one of Ranae's journals...). I was really scared. So glad you educated me.
There appears to be an "infection" being passed around some of us "old-timers" on the forum. Everyone above me has mentioned some kind of health problem that has made weight-loss "not-happening" or way more difficult than it should be. I used anti-bacterial hand soap before typing and I'm wearing a mask, just in case you guys are contagious. I say that, even though I, too, have been "going round and round" with my doctor, trying to figure out why I am so fatigued that I have to sleep in between bus routes.
Speaking of naps, yep! It's time for one. Pardon me while I curl up for a while.
I've been trying to get back on here with some more regularity, but I haven't been "up to par" myself. We'll ALL get through these things. I WILL see my goal weight, even though I have gained back a few pounds myself. I'm still only 5 pounds from my goal.
Night. zzzzzzzz
Miss Ranae, I am so happy to see you posting and glad you are on the mend. My prayers are with Kalista that she may rise above this current challenge and go on to good health. You are an inspiration and my world is definitely a better place with you in it. Thank you for the quote.
My weight has started to come down on its own as can happen with Lupus and am finding my appetitie is lowering. Woo hoo! I am in Vancouver for the week and am pleased that I am managing to be a good girl. My husband had his first colonoscopy yesterday. I've been nagging him for years and when he finally agrees both my son and I are out of town so my best friend had to take him. They found many large polyps so we are hoping that all come back benign. He is now scared straight and is determined to take better care of his health which will help me in my weight loss endeavours.
Take care and hugs, Trudie
Welcome back Ranae. I hope you continue progressing on schedule.
I guess I can't consider that you FAILED by gaining 10 lbs. I know it wasn't what you WANTED to do, but having to eat at regular intervals, etc and the circumstances you've endured the past few weeks kind of took things out of your hands for a bit.
Just as wonko has updated her tracker to shed more light and honesty on her situation, I started a journal a week or so ago, laying out my feelings and part of my plans. Because I do have medical issues, there isn't always something I can do to lose weight; most of the time, the best I hope for these days to not gain more..... My journal is open to everyone to read.
I think you will get right back on your chosen path and do just fine as soon as your medical issues are resolved enough to allow it.
Again, welcome back and keep on, keepin' on........
Welcome back, Ranae! Good to see you posting, though we understand that you are still healing and dealing with quite a full plate.
I recently updated my tracker to shed a little more light and honesty on my own situation. There are complicating factors beyond my control, but I feel more in control now that I'm taking responsibility for my weight. I've been weighing myself daily instead of weekly to "get a grip" on my situation and fluctuations. You inspired me to take this difficult step in my journey.
Love the quote and the positive energy that you always bring. Keep on the mend!