I bet you are thinking that I didn't reach my 10% I DID IT! I lost 3 lbs. which passed my 10% and I'm only .8 from the 25lb. mark and my cool washer award : )
I'm getting closer and closer to breaking that 200 lb. mark and I'm so satisfied that it is getting closer, with a plan I really enjoy and doing it with friends I love.
A couple of updates. Weight loss has caused me to be a bit grumpy about a few things in our house. I've realized that I was burying the craziness of my schedule and life demands with food. Once the food is taken away then I have to deal with those emotions. Mine have been trying to accomplish school with the kids, two jobs, sickness, being a wife and Christian. I'm going to have to slow down a bit to remedy this and I can't believe I have just now realized this. I must fit regular exercise into this equation so I'm going to have to hire out some tutor help with the kiddos and start making preparation to drop one of my jobs. The housework can also be hired out and I'm planning to do that.
I'm on Vicadin right NOW due to my surgery so I'm sure this sounds crazy but hang with me. I had all female stuff done today kind of like a Tune-up and a Lube Job. Well..... I had very high hopes that I would be able to avoid a hysterectomy but that is not the case. My Dr. who was wonderful, went in and found the adhesions, scar tissue and endometriosis to be quite extensive and has involved my bowel albeit lightly. This will not leave on its own and will continue to cause pain. My tube was actually wrapped around my ovary with scar tissue. This explains a lot to me about how I've been feeling. I really put this into the Lord's hands and felt if this was to be the path then he would carry me through it yet I also will study, take the meds and additional help I need to get healthy. WW has also given me this by allowing others to take a bit of control in their specialities and I can trust the Lord to protect me from misinformation or wrong intentions. It is a relief to give the battle to him. I feel released to do it and surprisingly rather calm. Might be the meds : )
I plan to do this in the fall so that my goal weight will be around the corner. I am also getting a TUMMY TUCK! Don't laugh and yes I might change my mind but it does save $ and the surgery scars in that area from the countless surgeries I have had since the age of 16 make it look quite unsightly. Jane, I believe I will get the girls lifted and pointed in a direction besides down as well.
Thanks in advance for your prayers and encouragement. I feel like I'm changing my life permanently in a GREAT GREAT WAY!
I'm planning to post a new pic this week. I found jeans in my closet that were a size 16 and they fit just great. The larger ones are going to the garage sale pile or to WW to see if anyone else is ready for them.
Doped Up
Dawna
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Oh Dawna,
ReplyDeleteI think you should take a Viciden each time before you post. You are quite comical and entertaining.
I am so sorry to hear that your female issues were not an "easy" fix. I was so hoping the procedure would give you an instant cure, as I know you were hoping so as well. I am so proud of how well you have done in spite of all that is going on in your body. But it just goes to prove, that emotions and all, our will is even stronger. We don't "act" according to the way we "feel" or the emotions we are experiencing, but the spirit-controlled life, well, takes control! And you have done just that. I am sure with all of your hormones raging, the pain you've experienced, the pressures you face with teacher, mother, two job holder..(by the way, which job is out?)...not to mention all of the other things you do that do not carry an official title, that there were many times food would have been a quick fix and coping skill. However, you are putting that under subjection and have said, no, I will figure this out another way besides sabotaging my body. As you have found, sometimes, not such nice stuff comes out of us...but there again, we are learning what is possible and food has been the cover up.
I love you...and will be praying for wisdom, peace and perfect timing in all things.
Could you please put your thinking cap on as to how I might be able to raise enough money to get a bed alongside of you so I can get my girls fixed too? Maybe negotiate a 2 for 1 deal for us?
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in the coming days.
Jane
Count me in too!! I tried to talk the doctor into a nip and tuck after my last c-section but he wouldn't go for it. Said he wasn't qualified or something. I told him that it didn't have to be pretty, just trim the fat like you would a steak. Still couldn't convince him even with that logical argument. I must go for now, but I hope you are feeling better soon Dawna.
ReplyDeleteKathy