Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 karen, thank you for openeing my eyes a little bit wider to what i already know so well, but never seem to follow through with.we are all good people, and we are all special. saying it out loud to ourselves is a great self esteem booster....as well as an easy way to put a smile on our faces. thank you kim july 12th we all deserve to be good to ourselves....i just need to keep reminding myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 you make me laugh kim fitchburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. -- 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 Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. -- 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 Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. -- 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 You're damn right ! Way to go! Positive reinforcement always does the trick! 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 I knew there was something missing from my day!!!! The next one will be a day of beauty AND porn.. :-) -K > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > -- > > 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 , I see no problem confusing the two of them... go buck wild and have a mud bath; and wrestle with the attendants while you're at it!!! > > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I > woke up > > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled > me. > > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. > Then I > > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. > I...Umm...Watched > > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > > > -- > > > > 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 Dawn, Here we go again, I guess you and I will have to be responsible for pulling 's mind out of the gutter tonight...gosh...this is a full time job!!!!! Where's Jeff when we need him? :-) - > > > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I > > woke up > > > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I > spoiled > > me. > > > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. > > Then I > > > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. > > I...Umm...Watched > > > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > > > > > -- > > > > > > 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 Dawn, Here we go again, I guess you and I will have to be responsible for pulling 's mind out of the gutter tonight...gosh...this is a full time job!!!!! Where's Jeff when we need him? :-) - > > > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I > > woke up > > > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I > spoiled > > me. > > > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. > > Then I > > > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. > > I...Umm...Watched > > > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > > > > > -- > > > > > > 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 Dawn, Here we go again, I guess you and I will have to be responsible for pulling 's mind out of the gutter tonight...gosh...this is a full time job!!!!! Where's Jeff when we need him? :-) - > > > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I > > woke up > > > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I > spoiled > > me. > > > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. > > Then I > > > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. > > I...Umm...Watched > > > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > > > > > -- > > > > > > 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 , Good for you! You're absolutely right! This is the time to be selfish. It's time to take care of YOU! And this needs to continue well after surgery, too. You're worth it, and you need that self-love to survive this surgery. It's the biggest hurdle, but the most important. - AA wrote: > > 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 , Good for you! You're absolutely right! This is the time to be selfish. It's time to take care of YOU! And this needs to continue well after surgery, too. You're worth it, and you need that self-love to survive this surgery. It's the biggest hurdle, but the most important. - AA wrote: > > 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 , Good for you! You're absolutely right! This is the time to be selfish. It's time to take care of YOU! And this needs to continue well after surgery, too. You're worth it, and you need that self-love to survive this surgery. It's the biggest hurdle, but the most important. - AA wrote: > > 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 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 ERIC: ROFLMAO.....you are too funny...... Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 : Those are true words of wisdom....I too was commenting on that same thing the other day....as I was getting my pedicure, manicure, hair colored and cut...lmao... I feel that this surgery is the one true times I am doing something soley for myself....(of course others will reap the benefits as well) I am giving myself the gift of Life....what can be better......Thanks... Jane 6/25/01 less than 48 hours and counting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 : Those are true words of wisdom....I too was commenting on that same thing the other day....as I was getting my pedicure, manicure, hair colored and cut...lmao... I feel that this surgery is the one true times I am doing something soley for myself....(of course others will reap the benefits as well) I am giving myself the gift of Life....what can be better......Thanks... Jane 6/25/01 less than 48 hours and counting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 : Those are true words of wisdom....I too was commenting on that same thing the other day....as I was getting my pedicure, manicure, hair colored and cut...lmao... I feel that this surgery is the one true times I am doing something soley for myself....(of course others will reap the benefits as well) I am giving myself the gift of Life....what can be better......Thanks... Jane 6/25/01 less than 48 hours and counting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Good for you! I'm still not REALLY good at it, but getting better. I know for me, as a fat person, I constantly overcompensated to try to make myself acceptable to others. Now I am more comfortable with the idea of spending (time, money, effort) on myself. I'm glad you are starting pre-op kim in plymouth 5/24/99 Thayer 293-157 " S. " wrote: > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > -- > > 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 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Good for you! I'm still not REALLY good at it, but getting better. I know for me, as a fat person, I constantly overcompensated to try to make myself acceptable to others. Now I am more comfortable with the idea of spending (time, money, effort) on myself. I'm glad you are starting pre-op kim in plymouth 5/24/99 Thayer 293-157 " S. " wrote: > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > -- > > 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 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Good for you! I'm still not REALLY good at it, but getting better. I know for me, as a fat person, I constantly overcompensated to try to make myself acceptable to others. Now I am more comfortable with the idea of spending (time, money, effort) on myself. I'm glad you are starting pre-op kim in plymouth 5/24/99 Thayer 293-157 " S. " wrote: > Very well said! Today was also a day like that for me. First, I woke up > and had the whole apartment to myself. Today was the day I spoiled me. > First, I got out my favorite porno movie and put it in the vcr. Then I > plopped down on the couch. Ummm...Errr...Nevermind. I...Umm...Watched > cartoons the rest of the day. *nods* Yup yup. Hehe. > > -- > > 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 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 mary jane.. i am so excited for you...i can sense you are ready and waiting for the new you to evolve...i will stop by and see you on the 27th as i have my pretesting that day..whats your last name????good luck and my prayers are with you. love 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 Jeff and MJ, I just waned to let you know I know how you feel with the last minute jitters. I tend to worry about things tooo much. I had a hard time sleeping about 3 days before surgery. These were my thoughts: What if I die?? What are my kids and DH going to do with out me? What if it does not work? What if they find I am dying of cancer?( silly I know but I have a long family history of cancer.) One morning I woke up and the first thought was ARE YOU CRAZY ??? WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS FOR!!!!! So I just wanted you to know my heart goes out to you two and don't let this nervouse get you off the big picture. A happy, healthy person!!! Just thought I would share. MJ youn will be in my thoughts Monday you will do fine. TaTa for now, Kathy BID 06/01/01 P.S. Jeff I was a EMT I and you had me laughing so hard when you said you screamed!! I let my license lap and when I read your post I got a felling like I WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN!!!! Ohhh well maybey whne the kids get older!! > MJ- > > I agree...it helps to hear that others are feeling or have felt the same way. Wow...48 hours! What are you feeling today? I'm kinda jittery today...it's one of my last 2 shifts before surgery...I took next week off...FOR ME! ;-) > > If I don't get a chance to say it before Monday, you will definately be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck on Monday...I'll be thinking of you. If you have the ability for someone to post to the group to let us know how you're doing, please do. We'll all be waiting with baited breath. Well...maybe not baited. I'm afraid of what comment might come up with, with all the recent talk of porno's and facials and all. ;-) > > Stay safe. > > Jeff > ~Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 Jeff and MJ, I just waned to let you know I know how you feel with the last minute jitters. I tend to worry about things tooo much. I had a hard time sleeping about 3 days before surgery. These were my thoughts: What if I die?? What are my kids and DH going to do with out me? What if it does not work? What if they find I am dying of cancer?( silly I know but I have a long family history of cancer.) One morning I woke up and the first thought was ARE YOU CRAZY ??? WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS FOR!!!!! So I just wanted you to know my heart goes out to you two and don't let this nervouse get you off the big picture. A happy, healthy person!!! Just thought I would share. MJ youn will be in my thoughts Monday you will do fine. TaTa for now, Kathy BID 06/01/01 P.S. Jeff I was a EMT I and you had me laughing so hard when you said you screamed!! I let my license lap and when I read your post I got a felling like I WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN!!!! Ohhh well maybey whne the kids get older!! > MJ- > > I agree...it helps to hear that others are feeling or have felt the same way. Wow...48 hours! What are you feeling today? I'm kinda jittery today...it's one of my last 2 shifts before surgery...I took next week off...FOR ME! ;-) > > If I don't get a chance to say it before Monday, you will definately be in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck on Monday...I'll be thinking of you. If you have the ability for someone to post to the group to let us know how you're doing, please do. We'll all be waiting with baited breath. Well...maybe not baited. I'm afraid of what comment might come up with, with all the recent talk of porno's and facials and all. ;-) > > Stay safe. > > Jeff > ~Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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