Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 -Shauna, I'm so sorry sweety....I know that is a hurt that will never go away....But your Mom is always with you and she supports your goals with you, never think your alone..she is always watching over you....I truly believe that! So celebrate WITH your Mom... she will see.....She will rejoice that you are celebrating LIFE...God Bless Debbye -- In GastricBypass-LOSERS , Shauna Thalman wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Shauna, I agree, and I for one believe your Mom is proud of you and with you all the time. You aren't alone. Blessings and peace to you, Debi --- grneydcajn wrote: > -Shauna, I'm so sorry sweety....I know that is a > hurt that will > never go away....But your Mom is always with you and > she supports > your goals with you, never think your alone..she is > always watching > over you....I truly believe that! So celebrate WITH > your Mom... she > will see.....She will rejoice that you are > celebrating LIFE...God > Bless > > Debbye > > > > > > > > -- In GastricBypass-LOSERS , Shauna > Thalman > wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you > don't mind me > venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said > no to so many > things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my > Mother's birthday. > She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her > birthday, death > date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very > challenging. I > usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her > birthday and cake > to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really > been about me > eating to hide away the emotional side of not being > able to call her > and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. > I would give > anything to hear her voice again. I know that since > 9/11 happened, > it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting > how bad I feel > for all the lives that were changed on this date and > lost. > > > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this > day. I am so proud > of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say > that the night is > not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. > but, as I handed > out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I > took one small > bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want > it... The first > thought in my head is that she would not want me to > sabatage myself > and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to > be getting > better, I think today because I could prepare for it > better. I just > miss her so very much. > > > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you > for being more > then just group members to me, but friends. > > > > Best Wishes, > > > > Shauna > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. > Check it out. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks, I know, I am just proud that I didn't like try to indulge today... I really am proud of myself on that. I HATE emotional eating and today was definately one of those days. She is always with me. grneydcajn wrote: -Shauna, I'm so sorry sweety....I know that is a hurt that will never go away....But your Mom is always with you and she supports your goals with you, never think your alone..she is always watching over you....I truly believe that! So celebrate WITH your Mom... she will see.....She will rejoice that you are celebrating LIFE...God Bless Debbye -- In GastricBypass-LOSERS , Shauna Thalman wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks!!! NO EATING NO EATING NOOOOOOOO EATING hahaha Debi Ernser wrote: Shauna, I agree, and I for one believe your Mom is proud of you and with you all the time. You aren't alone. Blessings and peace to you, Debi --- grneydcajn wrote: > -Shauna, I'm so sorry sweety....I know that is a > hurt that will > never go away....But your Mom is always with you and > she supports > your goals with you, never think your alone..she is > always watching > over you....I truly believe that! So celebrate WITH > your Mom... she > will see.....She will rejoice that you are > celebrating LIFE...God > Bless > > Debbye > > > > > > > > -- In GastricBypass-LOSERS , Shauna > Thalman > wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you > don't mind me > venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said > no to so many > things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my > Mother's birthday. > She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her > birthday, death > date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very > challenging. I > usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her > birthday and cake > to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really > been about me > eating to hide away the emotional side of not being > able to call her > and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. > I would give > anything to hear her voice again. I know that since > 9/11 happened, > it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting > how bad I feel > for all the lives that were changed on this date and > lost. > > > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this > day. I am so proud > of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say > that the night is > not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. > but, as I handed > out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I > took one small > bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want > it... The first > thought in my head is that she would not want me to > sabatage myself > and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to > be getting > better, I think today because I could prepare for it > better. I just > miss her so very much. > > > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you > for being more > then just group members to me, but friends. > > > > Best Wishes, > > > > Shauna > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. > Check it out. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Shauna I am sorry you are having such a challenging day. I too lost my mother in 2002 but Instead of celebrating her birthday with fattening food this year on Christmas Day(her birthday) I will light a candle for her and say a prayer. Instead of feeding your kids cake which is no better for them than you, you could maybe rent your mother's favorite movie and watch it with them and remenisce(sp?) about your mother. Or take them to one of her favorite places locally. Maybe a museum or Art Gallery. You don't want to raise the kids to celebrate or handle sorrow, happiness or any other emotion with fattening food. (Illinois Shauna Thalman wrote: Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I agree , but it was hard for me to tell them no to the cake because it is something they really wanted to do, to them that is a party for her... Next year I will stear them away from it and do something else. I didn't even think of it that way for them. Thanks! Shauna Giroux wrote: Shauna I am sorry you are having such a challenging day. I too lost my mother in 2002 but Instead of celebrating her birthday with fattening food this year on Christmas Day(her birthday) I will light a candle for her and say a prayer. Instead of feeding your kids cake which is no better for them than you, you could maybe rent your mother's favorite movie and watch it with them and remenisce(sp?) about your mother. Or take them to one of her favorite places locally. Maybe a museum or Art Gallery. You don't want to raise the kids to celebrate or handle sorrow, happiness or any other emotion with fattening food. (Illinois Shauna Thalman wrote: Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Shauna, Many hugs to you on this day. Wow, what a powerful woman you turned out to be, huh? I am still wondering how I will do it when the time comes and I am tempted to eat say... chocolate? You did wonderful and you should be very proud of yourself. _____ From: GastricBypass-LOSERS [mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Shauna Thalman Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:41 PM To: GastricBypass-LOSERS Subject: Today Was Challenging Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 .............you have some wonderful ideas there..........I think I would do somethignvery much like that...........I want to read my Mother's poetry when she passes away it is so her a Jo Giroux wrote: Shauna I am sorry you are having such a challenging day. I too lost my mother in 2002 but Instead of celebrating her birthday with fattening food this year on Christmas Day(her birthday) I will light a candle for her and say a prayer. Instead of feeding your kids cake which is no better for them than you, you could maybe rent your mother's favorite movie and watch it with them and remenisce(sp?) about your mother. Or take them to one of her favorite places locally. Maybe a museum or Art Gallery. You don't want to raise the kids to celebrate or handle sorrow, happiness or any other emotion with fattening food. (Illinois Shauna Thalman wrote: Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks, I am glad I am a postive note here hahaha... I don't like being a downer.. it has its moments like to day so thank you for lifting mine up. W wrote: Shauna, I can't even imagine what it's like to lose your mother. Losing my stepdad last year was hard enough. I want to say that I am proud of you for being so strong. You are such an inspiration to all of us here. You have such a fun spirit that is really uplifting. > Shauna, > > Many hugs to you on this day. Wow, what a powerful woman you turned out to > be, huh? I am still wondering how I will do it when the time comes and I am > tempted to eat say... chocolate? You did wonderful and you should be very > proud of yourself. > > > _____ > > From: GastricBypass-LOSERS > [mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Shauna Thalman > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:41 PM > To: GastricBypass-LOSERS > Subject: Today Was Challenging > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted > to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR > STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I > gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays > can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her > birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been > about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call > her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give > anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is > harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the > lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for > not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can > still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in > celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and > honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would > not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating > seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it > better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just > group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Shauna - (((Many hugs to you))) Good for you for being strong.I'm sure your mom would want it that way.You are doing great! Kim F RNY 6/23/06 298/232/135 > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi Shauna, Sorry you had a tough day. I've not had to deal with the loss of a parent yet, thankfully, but I imagine it is very difficult. I'm sorry for your loss. I am proud of you too for being so strong during this difficult time. The kids look to you for strength and you are providing it. Today Was Challenging Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Thanks ... I am just glad you guys let me vent what I was wanting to do... It helped me maintain better. I really am working hard to work on my emotional eating. I really want to eat to survive not more then that. Shauna " R.D. Abernathy " wrote: Hi Shauna, Sorry you had a tough day. I've not had to deal with the loss of a parent yet, thankfully, but I imagine it is very difficult. I'm sorry for your loss. I am proud of you too for being so strong during this difficult time. The kids look to you for strength and you are providing it. Today Was Challenging Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Shauna, Congrats on resisting!! I am very impressed and found your story inpsiring. Maybe next year your could start a new tradition in honor of your mom....walk around the neighorhood or take the kids to the park. Do something with your kids that your mom used to do with you when you were a kid. I can only imagine how hard her birthday was for you. I have a) not lost either of my parents not had my surgery yet (November) and c) know how easy it is to give in to the " monkey on your back " . Be proud of yourself for your accomplishment. I am sure your mom would be. Hugs from Bama, Sandy --- Shauna Thalman wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you > don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap > today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR > STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She > died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her > birthday, death date, and mother's day and the > holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat > a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake > to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really > been about me eating to hide away the emotional side > of not being able to call her and tell her happy > birthday and how much I love her. I would give > anything to hear her voice again. I know that since > 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the > date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives > that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. > I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I > have to say that the night is not over and I can > still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out > cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took > one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't > want it... The first thought in my head is that she > would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not > worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting > better, I think today because I could prepare for it > better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you > for being more then just group members to me, but > friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check > it out. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Anytime Shauna. We're here for you whenever you need us. Today Was Challenging Hi Everyone, I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH ..... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. Best Wishes, Shauna --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 We can only be " up " for so long - we are human! So sorry about your loss - I can't even imagine how it must feel. My suggestions - Get together with people (maybe your sister!) you love. Get a manicure (you can't pick up food with your nails done!) - go for a walk in a nice area. There was a speaker/comedienne at the OH Conference Jackie Guerra. www.jackieguerra.com She tells her story about when her mother died she really sabotaged herself with food. It is a great book with some helpful ideas to change our old ways. SHe had WLS about three years ago. You are great a will do great!! Jackie (another reason I liked Jackie Guerra - we share the same name!!) Shauna Thalman wrote: Thanks, I am glad I am a postive note here hahaha... I don't like being a downer.. it has its moments like to day so thank you for lifting mine up. W wrote: Shauna, I can't even imagine what it's like to lose your mother. Losing my stepdad last year was hard enough. I want to say that I am proud of you for being so strong. You are such an inspiration to all of us here. You have such a fun spirit that is really uplifting. > Shauna, > > Many hugs to you on this day. Wow, what a powerful woman you turned out to > be, huh? I am still wondering how I will do it when the time comes and I am > tempted to eat say... chocolate? You did wonderful and you should be very > proud of yourself. > > > _____ > > From: GastricBypass-LOSERS > [mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ] On Behalf Of Shauna Thalman > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 7:41 PM > To: GastricBypass-LOSERS > Subject: Today Was Challenging > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted > to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR > STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I > gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays > can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her > birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been > about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call > her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give > anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is > harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the > lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for > not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can > still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in > celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and > honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would > not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating > seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it > better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just > group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I'm so proud of you!!!! I'm sending you BIG BIG BIG cyber ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) OXOXOXOX > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I am so sorry about your losses, Shauna and . I know what it is like. Last September on the 25th, my little 14 year old half-sister passed away after suffering from primary liver cancer with metastasis. She was diagnosed last June, and was gone by Sept 25th. Her death was a catalyst for me to get the surgery, because I knew she would want me to get healthy and make the most of my time on this earth. I think of her all the time and how proud she would be of me. Dana In a message dated 9/12/2006 9:45:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, raedeniser@... writes: Good job Shauna!! I can so relate to the eating to comfort you from loss. I lost my 21 yr old son in 1993. I still have to watch it and realize too that he would be so proud of me for doing this and finally getting control of my emotions that have contributed to my unhealthy weight. Keep up the good work. It is all worth it in the end. --On Angel Wings " O. " <_luv3dbb@..._ (mailto:luv3dbb@...) > wrote: I'm so proud of you!!!! I'm sending you BIG BIG BIG cyber (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( OXOXOXOX --- In _GastricBypass-GastricBypass-<WGastri_ (mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ) , Shauna Thalman <shaunasings1974@sha> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Good job Shauna!! I can so relate to the eating to comfort you from loss. I lost my 21 yr old son in 1993. I still have to watch it and realize too that he would be so proud of me for doing this and finally getting control of my emotions that have contributed to my unhealthy weight. Keep up the good work. It is all worth it in the end. --On Angel Wings " O. " wrote: I'm so proud of you!!!! I'm sending you BIG BIG BIG cyber ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) OXOXOXOX > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'm so sorry about your little sis. Death is a natural thing, but when it comes to those so young, it is a terrible thing. If not for my faith in my God, I would have no doubt followed to Him. But we still have those we love here to take care of and to help through their lives, as well as them helping us. DanaColan@... wrote: I am so sorry about your losses, Shauna and . I know what it is like. Last September on the 25th, my little 14 year old half-sister passed away after suffering from primary liver cancer with metastasis. She was diagnosed last June, and was gone by Sept 25th. Her death was a catalyst for me to get the surgery, because I knew she would want me to get healthy and make the most of my time on this earth. I think of her all the time and how proud she would be of me. Dana In a message dated 9/12/2006 9:45:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, raedeniser@... writes: Good job Shauna!! I can so relate to the eating to comfort you from loss. I lost my 21 yr old son in 1993. I still have to watch it and realize too that he would be so proud of me for doing this and finally getting control of my emotions that have contributed to my unhealthy weight. Keep up the good work. It is all worth it in the end. --On Angel Wings " O. " <_luv3dbb@..._ (mailto:luv3dbb@...) > wrote: I'm so proud of you!!!! I'm sending you BIG BIG BIG cyber (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( OXOXOXOX --- In _GastricBypass-GastricBypass-<WGastri_ (mailto:GastricBypass-LOSERS ) , Shauna Thalman <shaunasings1974@sha> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 *HUGS* Happy birthday to mom! W 380/308/150 Shauna Thalman wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I have had a challenging day so I hope you don't mind me venting. I wanted to eat so much crap today and said no to so many things... THANK GOD FOR STRENGTH .... Today is my Mother's birthday. She died 12-12-02 and usually I gorge on food on her birthday, death date, and mother's day and the holidays can be very challenging. I usually will eat a huge meal in her honor for her birthday and cake to boot to celebrate her... all the while its really been about me eating to hide away the emotional side of not being able to call her and tell her happy birthday and how much I love her. I would give anything to hear her voice again. I know that since 9/11 happened, it is harder for me to ignore the date, not counting how bad I feel for all the lives that were changed on this date and lost. > > I truly hope you all are doing well on this day. I am so proud of myself for not gorging AT ALL!!!! I have to say that the night is not over and I can still feel the want to do so.. but, as I handed out cake to my kids in celebration of my mother, I took one small bite and walked away and honestly, I don't want it... The first thought in my head is that she would not want me to sabatage myself and it's not worth it. My emotional eating seems to be getting better, I think today because I could prepare for it better. I just miss her so very much. > > Thank you for letting me vent this...Thank you for being more then just group members to me, but friends. > > Best Wishes, > > Shauna > > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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