Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 porn's make EVERYONE glow! LOL! Dawn my first step > > > Hi Guys, > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with this > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is only > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in order > to be successful. > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > sure I am not alone. > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, but > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day by > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > - > Pre-Op > 08/13/01 > Dr. Reines > NWH > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 ROFL! That's the right attitude -- my first step > > > Hi Guys, > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with this > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is only > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in order > to be successful. > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > sure I am not alone. > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, but > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day by > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > - > Pre-Op > 08/13/01 > Dr. Reines > NWH > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Oh...And my next one will include a pedicure and manicure and bikini wax...I was gonna say a facial...but...I didn't want to confuse the beauty and the porn part of the day -- my first step > > > Hi Guys, > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with this > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is only > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in order > to be successful. > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > sure I am not alone. > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, but > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day by > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > - > Pre-Op > 08/13/01 > Dr. Reines > NWH > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Also...remember mud hardens...don't wrestle too long, or you'll be falling apart! Dawn my first step > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > this > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > only > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > order > > to be successful. > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > > sure I am not alone. > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > but > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > by > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > - > > Pre-Op > > 08/13/01 > > Dr. Reines > > NWH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Hehe...That's a scary thing to envision. -- my first step > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > this > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > only > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > order > > to be successful. > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > > sure I am not alone. > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > but > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > by > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > - > > Pre-Op > > 08/13/01 > > Dr. Reines > > NWH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Hehe...That's a scary thing to envision. -- my first step > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > this > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > only > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > order > > to be successful. > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > > sure I am not alone. > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > but > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > by > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > - > > Pre-Op > > 08/13/01 > > Dr. Reines > > NWH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Hehe...That's a scary thing to envision. -- my first step > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > this > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > only > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > order > > to be successful. > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > > sure I am not alone. > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > but > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > by > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > - > > Pre-Op > > 08/13/01 > > Dr. Reines > > NWH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 With porn, other things harden too...Falling apart though? Ouch! *cringe* -- my first step > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my current > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > this > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > only > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > order > > to be successful. > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and it > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I am > > sure I am not alone. > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to exercise, > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > but > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs socks. > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have to > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too apparent, > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start taking > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, etc. > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and got > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and then > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > by > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. Make > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > - > > Pre-Op > > 08/13/01 > > Dr. Reines > > NWH > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 probably screaming somewhere in an ambulance trying to revive someone my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 probably screaming somewhere in an ambulance trying to revive someone my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 probably screaming somewhere in an ambulance trying to revive someone my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Ok ok...I'll be good now -- my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Ok ok...I'll be good now -- my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Ok ok...I'll be good now -- my first step > > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > A few weeks ago, I started to really think about some of my > current > > > behaviors that will have to change if I am to be successful with > > this > > > surgery. We all know that this surgery CAN be beaten; that it is > > only > > > a tool, and that each of us holds the key to our own success, so I > > > want to be well aware of the behaviors that I need to change in > > order > > > to be successful. > > > > > > One such behavior rears its ugly head in my life constantly, and > it > > > is probably not what you are thinking. I have come to realize that > > > whenever there is something I need to do for myself, it is the > > > absolute LAST priority in my life. I am constantly putting my > > > children's and my husband's wants and needs, ahead of my own....I > am > > > sure I am not alone. > > > > > > I need to get my haircut, but I don't have time. I need to > exercise, > > > but I have to bring the kids to gymnastics. I need new underwear, > > but > > > the children are a little low on summer clothes, and DH needs > socks. > > > It is actually quite ridiculous.... > > > > > > This surgery is a major investment in myself, but it does not stop > > > when I get out of the hospital. It MUST continue forever. I have > to > > > continue to invest in myself for the rest of my life. > > > > > > So a couple of weeks ago when this behavior became all too > apparent, > > > I decided at that moment to make a change. I decided to start > taking > > > better care of myself; better care of my appearance, my health, > etc. > > > I decided to start making myself a priority every once in a while, > > > and I scheduled a special day for myself. > > > > > > Today was that special day. I took a vacation day from work, and > got > > > a manicure, pedicure, eyebrows waxed, hair cut and colored, and > then > > > I went shopping for myself and no one else. I spent the entire day > > by > > > myself for myself, and it felt GREAT! For all pre-ops and post- > > > ops...we need to remember to constantly reinvest in ourselves. > Make > > > the time to exercise. Make the time to prepare our meals. Make the > > > time to do things for ourselves. We deserve it! > > > > > > - > > > Pre-Op > > > 08/13/01 > > > Dr. Reines > > > NWH > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Where is Jeff when you need him? He was sitting here thinking that he liked 's day today!!! (nothin' wrong with a little Porno to get your day going, huh?). Actually, today was my fiance's B-Day. She had to work...I had the day off. :-( We got together with close friends tonight and went for dinner. Ahhhhhh...UNO's Chicken Fajita's...I suppose in the scheme of things, that would be something I could eat again sometime...chicken, onion, pepper, and a tortilla. But it was damn good tonight!!! I've been TRYING not to get too wrapped up in the " last minute " eating deal...but it's really tough. My surgery is only 6 DAYS AWAY!!! I still can't believe it!!! I'm going to ramble a bit...so you may want to go get some water, take a pee if you have to, and settle in. :-) Yesterday was a really strange day. I made a run to the hospital, and went up to the CCU to see the woman that we had earlier in the week that I posted about. It was SO AWESOME! She recognized us as soon as we walked into her room, flung our her arms and said, " My Angels!!! " . We had a very nice chat for about 15 minutes or so. I got to meet her husband and her son, who were all very appreciative. She spoke to us about what she remembered, and how she felt throughout the whole ordeal. The hospital never told her that she had died in the back of the ambulance! My partner told her, and she was kinda shocked (no pun intended!) to hear that...but she took it in stride. It was a very emotional visit, and she pulled at my heartstrings more than once. One of the sweetest things that she said to us was, " I want you to know...you guys not only saved my life, but you saved my family, too " . I was almost in tears. It was so sweet. She told us that she is going to haunt us for the rest of our lives. She said that every once in awhile, we will be getting a card in the mail, letting us know how she is doing...and every time she comes to visit Provincetown, she will make it a point to come see us all just to give us a hug. I'll tell you...I can't even explain the feeling it is. She also told me that she was going to take advantage of her second chance in life, and she was going to spend more time with her family, and lose weight. We got to talking about weight a little bit, and I mentioned that I was having WLS next week...and as it turns out, her niece had it done last year, and has done very well with it! Seeing her again was very interesting...but it affected me in a way that I never would have imagined. I left the hospital with a grin on my face, but as the day wore on, I started thinking about my surgery next week. I was stuck on the idea of... " What if I die? " . Now I have been getting a little nervous as it is getting so close, but yesterday was the first time I've harped on that subject. I talked to some friends about it, and of course , and they were all very supportive of me, and now today I am better. I know this is what I need, and that this is going to work for me. It just kinda bugged me that the day started so good by seeing (the woman in the hospital), and then it just kinda changed my perspective on the surgery. Like I said...today, I'm back to just being a little nervous, and I'm over the other feelings. I guess it's healthy to fell that at some point...as long as it doesn't overwhelm me...which it's not. OK...I think I've rambled PLENTY for one night! Time to get back to burning music CD's for my hospital stay. :-) Jeff ~Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Where is Jeff when you need him? He was sitting here thinking that he liked 's day today!!! (nothin' wrong with a little Porno to get your day going, huh?). Actually, today was my fiance's B-Day. She had to work...I had the day off. :-( We got together with close friends tonight and went for dinner. Ahhhhhh...UNO's Chicken Fajita's...I suppose in the scheme of things, that would be something I could eat again sometime...chicken, onion, pepper, and a tortilla. But it was damn good tonight!!! I've been TRYING not to get too wrapped up in the " last minute " eating deal...but it's really tough. My surgery is only 6 DAYS AWAY!!! I still can't believe it!!! I'm going to ramble a bit...so you may want to go get some water, take a pee if you have to, and settle in. :-) Yesterday was a really strange day. I made a run to the hospital, and went up to the CCU to see the woman that we had earlier in the week that I posted about. It was SO AWESOME! She recognized us as soon as we walked into her room, flung our her arms and said, " My Angels!!! " . We had a very nice chat for about 15 minutes or so. I got to meet her husband and her son, who were all very appreciative. She spoke to us about what she remembered, and how she felt throughout the whole ordeal. The hospital never told her that she had died in the back of the ambulance! My partner told her, and she was kinda shocked (no pun intended!) to hear that...but she took it in stride. It was a very emotional visit, and she pulled at my heartstrings more than once. One of the sweetest things that she said to us was, " I want you to know...you guys not only saved my life, but you saved my family, too " . I was almost in tears. It was so sweet. She told us that she is going to haunt us for the rest of our lives. She said that every once in awhile, we will be getting a card in the mail, letting us know how she is doing...and every time she comes to visit Provincetown, she will make it a point to come see us all just to give us a hug. I'll tell you...I can't even explain the feeling it is. She also told me that she was going to take advantage of her second chance in life, and she was going to spend more time with her family, and lose weight. We got to talking about weight a little bit, and I mentioned that I was having WLS next week...and as it turns out, her niece had it done last year, and has done very well with it! Seeing her again was very interesting...but it affected me in a way that I never would have imagined. I left the hospital with a grin on my face, but as the day wore on, I started thinking about my surgery next week. I was stuck on the idea of... " What if I die? " . Now I have been getting a little nervous as it is getting so close, but yesterday was the first time I've harped on that subject. I talked to some friends about it, and of course , and they were all very supportive of me, and now today I am better. I know this is what I need, and that this is going to work for me. It just kinda bugged me that the day started so good by seeing (the woman in the hospital), and then it just kinda changed my perspective on the surgery. Like I said...today, I'm back to just being a little nervous, and I'm over the other feelings. I guess it's healthy to fell that at some point...as long as it doesn't overwhelm me...which it's not. OK...I think I've rambled PLENTY for one night! Time to get back to burning music CD's for my hospital stay. :-) Jeff ~Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Where is Jeff when you need him? He was sitting here thinking that he liked 's day today!!! (nothin' wrong with a little Porno to get your day going, huh?). Actually, today was my fiance's B-Day. She had to work...I had the day off. :-( We got together with close friends tonight and went for dinner. Ahhhhhh...UNO's Chicken Fajita's...I suppose in the scheme of things, that would be something I could eat again sometime...chicken, onion, pepper, and a tortilla. But it was damn good tonight!!! I've been TRYING not to get too wrapped up in the " last minute " eating deal...but it's really tough. My surgery is only 6 DAYS AWAY!!! I still can't believe it!!! I'm going to ramble a bit...so you may want to go get some water, take a pee if you have to, and settle in. :-) Yesterday was a really strange day. I made a run to the hospital, and went up to the CCU to see the woman that we had earlier in the week that I posted about. It was SO AWESOME! She recognized us as soon as we walked into her room, flung our her arms and said, " My Angels!!! " . We had a very nice chat for about 15 minutes or so. I got to meet her husband and her son, who were all very appreciative. She spoke to us about what she remembered, and how she felt throughout the whole ordeal. The hospital never told her that she had died in the back of the ambulance! My partner told her, and she was kinda shocked (no pun intended!) to hear that...but she took it in stride. It was a very emotional visit, and she pulled at my heartstrings more than once. One of the sweetest things that she said to us was, " I want you to know...you guys not only saved my life, but you saved my family, too " . I was almost in tears. It was so sweet. She told us that she is going to haunt us for the rest of our lives. She said that every once in awhile, we will be getting a card in the mail, letting us know how she is doing...and every time she comes to visit Provincetown, she will make it a point to come see us all just to give us a hug. I'll tell you...I can't even explain the feeling it is. She also told me that she was going to take advantage of her second chance in life, and she was going to spend more time with her family, and lose weight. We got to talking about weight a little bit, and I mentioned that I was having WLS next week...and as it turns out, her niece had it done last year, and has done very well with it! Seeing her again was very interesting...but it affected me in a way that I never would have imagined. I left the hospital with a grin on my face, but as the day wore on, I started thinking about my surgery next week. I was stuck on the idea of... " What if I die? " . Now I have been getting a little nervous as it is getting so close, but yesterday was the first time I've harped on that subject. I talked to some friends about it, and of course , and they were all very supportive of me, and now today I am better. I know this is what I need, and that this is going to work for me. It just kinda bugged me that the day started so good by seeing (the woman in the hospital), and then it just kinda changed my perspective on the surgery. Like I said...today, I'm back to just being a little nervous, and I'm over the other feelings. I guess it's healthy to fell that at some point...as long as it doesn't overwhelm me...which it's not. OK...I think I've rambled PLENTY for one night! Time to get back to burning music CD's for my hospital stay. :-) Jeff ~Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 wait..I probably could have fit the " porn " in between the color and cut....hmmm next time....*S* MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 wait..I probably could have fit the " porn " in between the color and cut....hmmm next time....*S* MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 wait..I probably could have fit the " porn " in between the color and cut....hmmm next time....*S* MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Jeff: You have no idea how I needed to hear that today.....I am so nervous I cannot sleep..(surgery Monday) so thanks so much..I guess we all hear what we need just in time... (((hug))) jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Jeff: You have no idea how I needed to hear that today.....I am so nervous I cannot sleep..(surgery Monday) so thanks so much..I guess we all hear what we need just in time... (((hug))) jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Jeff: You have no idea how I needed to hear that today.....I am so nervous I cannot sleep..(surgery Monday) so thanks so much..I guess we all hear what we need just in time... (((hug))) jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 kathy, you have read my mind also..i keep thinking what if.....what if i die..ong i have 4 kids, how could they possibly survive without me....the cancer thing has struck my mind also...what if they open me up and find cancer and just close me up... i am just thinking because my date is getting close..july 12...that the nerves are starting to fray.....i keep telling myself to snap out of it....the few people that know my decision for the surgery have mixed emotions.....some are behind me 100%...the others are scared for me and say i am ok just the way i am.....hey....if everything was so easy life would be boring....thanks for your kind and supportive words. kim fitchburg july 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 kathy, you have read my mind also..i keep thinking what if.....what if i die..ong i have 4 kids, how could they possibly survive without me....the cancer thing has struck my mind also...what if they open me up and find cancer and just close me up... i am just thinking because my date is getting close..july 12...that the nerves are starting to fray.....i keep telling myself to snap out of it....the few people that know my decision for the surgery have mixed emotions.....some are behind me 100%...the others are scared for me and say i am ok just the way i am.....hey....if everything was so easy life would be boring....thanks for your kind and supportive words. kim fitchburg july 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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