1.15.2009

Oh Ya...this is so hard..
Well, I have gained 10 pound since the New Year.
I am absolutely hungry all of the time. I started with a therapist on Wednesday an she suggested after 15 minutes with me (she's known me for 12 years) that I have bariatric surgery. I felt so sad...like a failure.

So, on a good note, I continue with my water jogging every morning except Sunday....I can now put my socks on. And I don't have to use the handicap stairs to get in and out of the pool.

I love you all,
Kate
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2 comments:

Tee said...

Kate - I see your socks and handicap stairs comments as victories. Perhaps this gain is a momentary thing and you'll get rid of it soon. This whole process is fraught with fluctuation.

As for the surgery... why do you feel like a failure? It seems that if this is something that could be life-saving or transforming, it needs to be at least discussed. If the surgery was for anything other than obesity, most people wouldn't think twice.

Don't beat yourself up, Kate. You have to do what is best for you; what will help you be the healthiest you.

Am I rambling, I don't mean to.

What I am trying to say is that you are not a failure. You are a beautiful woman. Whatever you decide in your journey, you can count on my support.

love you much, Tee

January 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Gerri said...

I just read Tee's comment and it's everything I was going to say and more.

Kate - we LOVE You! You are beautiful and inspiring. Look at how far you have come and be proud and grateful for those successes. And Tee said it best - your socks and stairs comments are true victories.

Be willing to explore your options. As with anything, do your research on the surgery. Continue to ask about options if you are not comfortable with it. Mark's taught us that knowledge about these things is important. With more knowledge you can ask more questions and you can explore your own feelings in new ways as well. It's your body and your decision. Determine what's best for you. We'll be here to support you no matter what!

Sending you many virtual hugs as I blog. So just stop, close your eyes for a minute and enjoy them.

Love you so very much! Gerri

January 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM

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