A note to the Central San Diegans.... - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

sdgrrl · 07-01-2009, 01:36 AM

...or anyone else, for that matter!

Two years ago, I started having monthly support group meetings, patterned after Rain's successful template. I thought I was filling in for Bridget while she got some personal stuff taken care of. Over those two years, there have been many changes, some weddings, some babies, a new president...(I threw that last one in there to see if you were paying attention!)

Well, Michelle is in school, making her days quite full, and she is the one who cleans the house to get ready for the group. That group has dwindled considerably, but there are still 'faithfuls' who come every month. My health is continuing to decline, making it increasingly harder to be an effective leader.

Therefore, I have decided that as much as I need the support, I have to concentrate wholly on keeping myself on this planet, healing my battered body, and hopefully be able to attend someone else's support group. I adore going to Rain's, and ALWAYS come away feeling better and stronger, but the sad fact is that with gas prices and the distance to RainDear's house, attending those groups will have to be a treat--something I get to do when we have enough money.

I know there is a big part of me that will feel empty on the third Tuesday of the month, but I must take care of my health. At this point, the only thing I have any control over is my stress level, so I need to keep my life as simple as I am able.

If anyone in the Central San Diego area wants to undertake having a support group in their home, I know I will attend whenever I can, and I wish anyone who takes it on a full to overflowing living room!

In the meantime, if anyone wants to put out some healing vibes, I could definitely use some intervention.

It's been a good run, and I thank you all, near and far, for the ongoing support. I don't post much on here anymore--my compadres have all pretty much assimilated into 'real world' and are not in need of monthly support--hell, I am almost 5 years out myself, and have been waging war for my health for 4 years. I know less and less names every time I come on, which is not to say I am not interested, I just don't know what to say!

I do hope everyone has an easier time of it than I have, and hold all my Stapler Sisters (seasoned and new!) in my heart. Thanks for continuing to support me.

Jeanie · 07-01-2009, 09:13 AM

Just wanted to let you know that Rain is now running the support group for Dr. C. She sent me a message on Facebook about it. I don't remember when they meet but maybe you can PM her and she can get you the info. I'm sure its closer to drive to Dr. C's office then all the way to rains.
ALso I hope they can fix you up soon!

Its crazy how much CRAP you have been going thru.

LyndasRoom · 07-01-2009, 11:21 AM

Donna,
I'm so sorry for your woes. I'll keep you in my thoughts for better health. Like Jeanne said, Rain is now facilitating the support meetings thru Dr C's office...maybe you can head over to one of those?

Dave T in SD · 07-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Hey Donna,
Sorry your health has gotten so bad.

I've read most of your posts, so I do try to keep up with you ladies...

I miss the support group, but with the young'un in tow, I felt that it was easier to skip the group than to find someone to watch her for a few hours.
Hi hope you get better and I'm always thinking about you and Michelle.
I'll keep ya in my thoughts and prayers...

GET WELL SOON!!

Godsblessedme · 07-01-2009, 06:49 PM

aww sweetheart your in my thoughts! i sure miss reading your wonderful words of wisdom and wonder too if you have a blog somewhere so that those of us who choose to still be "concerned" with our lil Donna, can read on your doings? Take care and I wish you well and peace and stuff

sdgrrl · 07-02-2009, 09:37 AM

Wow, I actually didn't anticipate that people would reply with such care and concern. Thank you!

To fill you in on what's going on with me, I am in the process of dealing with my 4th bowe

)l obstruction. I'm hoping it's something they can stretch and not need surgery. I had a SBFT (barium exam) last week, and it showed that stuff gets to a certain point (which I can feel and is the exact same area of the other 3. Last night nothing, I mean nothing was going down easy. A sip of water took 15 minutes by the clock to leave what the doctor called 'the area of dilation'. I tried to tell him that it was getting worse and worse, but who am I.
We;re leaving this afternoon for Vegas (for my stinkin birthday!) and I'm hoping that everything will go down as it's supposed to.

In addition to that, my copper levels are horrid, and I am having severe symptoms of the deficiency. Fatigue, poor memory, difficulty walking, spasticity, it feels pretty awful. I am losing weight--about a pound a day! I'm now down to 113, which is only 4 lbs more than my lowest when I was so sick. So if this all goes south, I have no reserves for fighting. Yeah, I know, I'm a fighter. This fighter is tired and hurts.

I guess we'll see what I'm made of...

Jeanie · 07-02-2009, 02:19 PM

You are a fighter you will get thru this just like all the others.

Go to Vegas have a good time.

The heat might do you some good.

Godsblessedme · 07-02-2009, 03:23 PM

i'm with Jeanie and have a fabulous time in Vegas (but you gotta share what happens in vegas with us) LOL

SweetSouthern · 07-02-2009, 04:53 PM

Oh Donna! I had no idea you were going through these problems again honey. I feel so bad.

I wish I could help you. I have been missing you here and wondering if you have just been out enjoying yourself. I seen now that is not the case. I love you dear and hope you get fixed up again soon. This is just TOO much for your lil body to keep going through. Please take care and have a GREAT BIRTHDAY love. ((BIG HUGS))

OsoDelDesierto · 07-02-2009, 05:45 PM

Donna, I'm so sorry your situation has been so bad. You are an amazing person and I wish you renewed good health and peace - I know you're tired, but your strength is still inspiring to so many of us. Thank you for being the woman you are! Hope you have a lovely birthday and that Vegas is magical for you!