Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Hiya. I totally relate to what you are saying. Today is my 3 wek anniversary, and I've been down in the dumps all week. Haven't been feeling good physically or emotionally. I think having family and/or friends move on is hard to take. I cried like a baby when my mom and dad went home. They were here the first week when I came home from the hospital. I just felt so alone, and it was hard. Everything is making me sick, too. I gagged on cottage cheese yesterday... probably because I've been eating so much of it. Tried a scrambled egg today for the first time, and that went okay. Considering I've never liked eggs, this is a good thing. So I guess I'm trying to say that things are getting better for me, too. Slowly, but surely. I am looking forward to having my staples out on Wednesday so that I can get back to driving. That will be one step closer to feeling like a normal person again. Hang in there! If you feel like emailing, don't hesitate. I certainly understand what you are going through! -- Waltham, MA > Hi gang, > > I don't know what's wrong with me but I've been very low. I just > checked my blood sugar and it is 128 - that's ok. And I just don't > want to eat or drink - everything is making me retch. And then I get > crying jags. This all started yesterday and is much worse today. > > Yesterday, I was so sick of being thirsty that I forced liquids like > you wouldn't believe and actually got to 64 ounces by midnight. I > was still thirsty tho today I'm really not. I've been sucking on > peanut butter but so slowly I think that in the past hour I may have > licked 1 teaspoon, if that. > > When I'm crying about various things - dwelling on the fact that I > can't eat solid food yet and even if I could I probably couldn't - I > know there is a grief process but I wasn't expecting this. And > losing 40 pounds is no great comfort either - I've certainly done > that enough times in the past... > > Plus I'm all alone now - Nurse Betty (my Mom) has taken off to do a > presentation up North and my two " cheerleaders " are already gone away > for the weekend. I know I have other friends but they are the only > two I feel comfortable just putting my head on their shoulder and > crying without explanation first. > > Is this normal or is there something wrong with me? I'm 3 1/2 weeks > out. > > Sad Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Hi Devon, I am sorry you are feeling down, but like Dawn said in her post, it does get better. I know that doesn't help right now, but what you are going through is very normal. I stayed at my parents house after my surgery and when it was time to go home, I cried all the way home in the car, my husband didn't know what to do with me lol The crying did last off an on for a couple of weeks, but it eventually ends, and you start to feel better about things. You are off to a great start with your weightloss and it only gets better. I am 7 months post up and down 150lbs, and I am enjoying life so much, and doing things I never thought possible when I was almost 400lbs. I know its hard to look that far down the road when you are just starting out. Take it day by day, knowing each day will get better. Take Care, > Hi gang, > > I don't know what's wrong with me but I've been very low. I just > checked my blood sugar and it is 128 - that's ok. And I just don't > want to eat or drink - everything is making me retch. And then I get > crying jags. This all started yesterday and is much worse today. > > Yesterday, I was so sick of being thirsty that I forced liquids like > you wouldn't believe and actually got to 64 ounces by midnight. I > was still thirsty tho today I'm really not. I've been sucking on > peanut butter but so slowly I think that in the past hour I may have > licked 1 teaspoon, if that. > > When I'm crying about various things - dwelling on the fact that I > can't eat solid food yet and even if I could I probably couldn't - I > know there is a grief process but I wasn't expecting this. And > losing 40 pounds is no great comfort either - I've certainly done > that enough times in the past... > > Plus I'm all alone now - Nurse Betty (my Mom) has taken off to do a > presentation up North and my two " cheerleaders " are already gone away > for the weekend. I know I have other friends but they are the only > two I feel comfortable just putting my head on their shoulder and > crying without explanation first. > > Is this normal or is there something wrong with me? I'm 3 1/2 weeks > out. > > Sad Devon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2001 Report Share Posted August 4, 2001 Hi Devon, I have been having a lot of mixed emotions. From listening to others I think it is all normal. It is a major life change. I am 2 1/2 weeks out from surgery. Some days are better than others. Some days I have more pain than others. Hang in there. You are not alone. I am sure it is tough now that your mom has left and with your 2 best friends away. Just remember it is only temporary. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2001 Report Share Posted August 4, 2001 Hi Devon, I have been having a lot of mixed emotions. From listening to others I think it is all normal. It is a major life change. I am 2 1/2 weeks out from surgery. Some days are better than others. Some days I have more pain than others. Hang in there. You are not alone. I am sure it is tough now that your mom has left and with your 2 best friends away. Just remember it is only temporary. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2001 Report Share Posted August 4, 2001 Hi Devon, I have been having a lot of mixed emotions. From listening to others I think it is all normal. It is a major life change. I am 2 1/2 weeks out from surgery. Some days are better than others. Some days I have more pain than others. Hang in there. You are not alone. I am sure it is tough now that your mom has left and with your 2 best friends away. Just remember it is only temporary. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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