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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / February 2005bad week
Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. Last Friday she had a temperature, pain in her lower abdomen and lower back and said she could feel a "lump" in her abdomen that shouldn't be there. I took her to the emergency room and after several tests they said she needed surgery to remove a mass in her lower abdomen. Now, a few of you here know what I went through after my husband had his appendix out here 2 1/2 years ago - and the complications that ensued. Well....same surgeon, so of course I refused to allow the surgery here and had her transferred to the care of a surgeon in the city. As it turned out she had a grapefruit size tumor on her large bowel - that had ruptured before he opened her up. He removed about 2-3 feet of her bowel and the tumor - that may be cancerous - we don't know yet. She's recovering nicely now although her bowels haven't begun to work yet - hopefully today. I spent the whole day Saturday sitting in emergency, most of the day Sunday waiting for her to have her surgery, worked on Monday and spent the day Tuesday at the hospital again. Needless to say my weight loss efforts are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) at 198, so up 4 lbs.  SignatureBrenda 209/198/155 > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A > few weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > weight loss efforts are not going well at the moment and I weighed in > this morning (two days late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. Thanx for sharing. Don't be too hard on yourself about having to lose weigh despite the circumstances. Nobody blames you for concentrating on your grandmother's health instead of your own weightloss. Let's hope your grandmother's tumor isn't cancerous and that she'll fully recover so you can enjoy each other's company for a long time coming. Ekko 247/213/198 > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days > late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother Brenda, I hope she has a quick and full recovery. Also that your life becomes less stressful. As for the weight gain, I know it's easy for me to say but try not to get to down about it. You have had far more important things to be thinking about. Take care and try ( I know it isn't easy) to get a little bit of quality time to yourself. I'm so sorry to read about your grandmother. I am glad you chose the larger hospital facility although that could not be easy due to the commute up there. A friend and I were just talking about living in idylic, rural settings but about access to medicine - it is definitely a tradeoff. I wish her and you the best. And don't eat the hospital food!!!! (G) >Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few >weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) >at 198, so up 4 lbs. Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope she has a speedy recovery and that the tumor is not cancer. You made the right decsion in switching hospitals. I know that eating right is difficult right now so just do the best you can. Some of your gain may be due to not drinking enough water causing some water retetion from the hospital food. Hang in there. > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) > at 198, so up 4 lbs. *hugs* Just hang in there Brenda, and don't worry about the weight loss right now. Just take care of yourself! SignatureAmberle3 249/225/210-minigoal/150? Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03 - Generic Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/ge.htm November 29-February 27 - It's Never Too Late Weight Loss Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/intl.htm December 6-February 27 - Weight Loss Challenge Summary: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/summary.htm > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days > late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. Oh Brenda I 'm so sorry to hear that. I 'm sending you and your family a lot of good thougts all across the ocean. Don't forget to take care of yourself, we are her for you. Nathalie > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) > at 198, so up 4 lbs. > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) > at 198, so up 4 lbs. Considering the kind of week you are having, that ain't bad at all! ((((((HUGS)))))) and comfort to you all winging their way over the sea, and here's to a MUCH better week all round next time! SignatureKate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! Geeze. That's awful. I'm sending you a hug and some good karma. I know you're worried about your grandmother, but you won't be much good to her if you don't take care of yourself. You're important too. I'll be thinking about you and hope things start improving soon for your grandmother. Lynne Highest Weight - 308 WW Start Weight this time around Dec 29/04 - 222.4 Weight this week - 215.6 Goal - 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn't happen while you're sitting around." >Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few >weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days late) >at 198, so up 4 lbs. Brenda, Sending positive vibes your way for a speedy recovery for your Grandma. Take care of yourself too. Debbie > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days > late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. My thoughts are with you during this very stressful time, Brenda & I do remember what you went through with you husband. I pray for a fast recovery this time. Elaine >Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few >weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the weather. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > I hope you grandmother will make a speedy recovery, Brenda. My 12yo daughter was in the hospital for over 3 weeks last summer after surgery, so I know what it's like to spend a lot of time there. What amazes me is that a place that centers around health and medicine can offer such terrible choices in its cafeteria on a daily basis! The only alternative to the lousy cafeteria food is vending machines. Great. In addition to the lack of healthy food choices, I also found that I was eating to combat stress, fatigue and sheer boredom. The lack of activity while sitting in various waiting & hospital rooms didn't help either. By the second week, I did manage to get to the grocery store and load a back-pack full of fruit, granola, nuts, bottled water, etc., and that helped a great deal when those kind of "munchies" were available. I would still eat when I felt the urge, but it helped that I had some healthy alternatives. Ultimately, we all need to do whatever we need to do to get through those difficult family crises and find our stronger days. God's speed and blessings to you and your grandmother. > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days > late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. OMG Brenda, sorry I'm late with this but I hope all goes well with your Grandma. How scary! Signature~Kristin 285.2/277.8/164 -7.4 so far! > Once again a stressful family situation has sabotaged my efforts. A few > weeks ago my grandmother that lives with me began to feel under the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are not going well at the moment and I weighed in this morning (two days > late) at 198, so up 4 lbs. |
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