Robin's Story - Page 10 - ThinnerTimes

Barbarajo · 10-21-2005, 03:56 PM

I too feel like the whole world is watching me pass or fail. I just got out of the hospital for 4 days with pancreitus (sp) and I gain 16lbs in 4 days because of the stupid IV solution. I was depressed when I left the hospital because of my weight gain. I was even on a total liquid diet for most of my hospital stay. I was bummed when I couldn't were the same pants that wore into the ER. I got out of the hospital on Monday night at 8:30pm and since them I have lost 11 of the 16lbs. But is just hated having to wear my big pants again. I am glad that I saved one pair by acident. I have them on right now. I still have 5lbs to lose to get were I was pre hospital.

I feel as though all of my church is watching me to see how I do. I know every one if Celebrate Recovery is watching. Some on those people rejected my desire to have the surgery in the first place. They felt I was not fat enough to have the surgery. I guess 120lbs over weight was not enough for them. This comment came from someone who had the surgery 2 years ago and has failed. She does not keep herself accountable with support groups on line or in person. But still I know all eyes are one me. CR people total about 75 and the church people adds about 1,000 more eyes on me. I did not do this for them. As I know Robin you are not doing this for any one else for you and your kids. So keep your eyes on the goal and not on the road that gets you there. Don't let anything that anyone says to you make you feel like you can't do this. You and I both know that God has called you to this moment in time. And only God and You can work this out. Everyone else's opinion does not matter.

I love so much my sweet friend and sister. I know that you will do this just as God has planned. My prayers are with and more importantly God is with you on this road. It is a journey and the destination is freedom for MO. I know you have what it takes to make it to your goal.

I love you and I will there if you need me.

eyesthatkissu · 10-21-2005, 06:09 PM

Barbara! Were you in the hospital and I didn't know?? I'm so sorry my darling friend! I wish I had known! And I don't care what your pants say you are an inspiration to me and so many other people. You are such a blessing to me, and always know exactly what to say. I love you so much. I'm excited to travel this road, and I know I have people like you in my corner, preaying for me and routing for me. God Bless!!

Blueyz · 10-21-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eyesthatkissu

Barbara! Were you in the hospital and I didn't know?? I'm so sorry my darling friend! I wish I had known! And I don't care what your pants say you are an inspiration to me and so many other people. You are such a blessing to me, and always know exactly what to say. I love you so much. I'm excited to travel this road, and I know I have people like you in my corner, preaying for me and routing for me. God Bless!!

Robin...I will be praying for you as your special day quickly approaches. I go in on Wednesday for my 3rd hernia repair. I won't be able to come and visit, but know that I will be thinking of you.

Best of luck and hugs to you.

LisaBoston · 10-22-2005, 12:10 AM

Barb, don't worry about others....they were probably the ones looking at you when you were heavy...now they look at you thin. The later is much better. Keep strong and sorry to hear about you in the hospital.

Thinking of you too Robin....I feel like I am counting down the hours for me too! All the best to you.

Barbarajo · 10-22-2005, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eyesthatkissu

Barbara! Were you in the hospital and I didn't know?? I'm so sorry my darling friend! I wish I had known! And I don't care what your pants say you are an inspiration to me and so many other people. You are such a blessing to me, and always know exactly what to say. I love you so much. I'm excited to travel this road, and I know I have people like you in my corner, preaying for me and routing for me. God Bless!!

Thanks my sweet friend. You know I got your back sister.

Always praying for you. I will see you soon at the hospital.

HAMPTON5555 · 10-22-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarajo

I too feel like the whole world is watching me pass or fail. I just got out of the hospital for 4 days with pancreitus (sp) and I gain 16lbs in 4 days because of the stupid IV solution. I was depressed when I left the hospital because of my weight gain. I was even on a total liquid diet for most of my hospital stay. I was bummed when I couldn't were the same pants that wore into the ER. I got out of the hospital on Monday night at 8:30pm and since them I have lost 11 of the 16lbs. But is just hated having to wear my big pants again. I am glad that I saved one pair by acident. I have them on right now. I still have 5lbs to lose to get were I was pre hospital.

I love you and I will there if you need me.

Barbara!!

What happened!!

Pancreatitus??? How did you get that? What are the symptoms??

as far as the church goes....what kind of people are out to see you fail. Need a new church??

R

Barbarajo · 10-24-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMPTON5555

Barbara!!

What happened!!

Pancreatitus??? How did you get that? What are the symptoms??

as far as the church goes....what kind of people are out to see you fail. Need a new church??

R

The only symptoms that I had was a really bad stomach ache. I was really bad. I saw Dr. Potts 3 days prior and we discuss me possible having an ulcer because my body naturally produces double if not more stomach acid than the normal person. This was found out when test were done on my 6 years ago. So he sent me home and said take my prevacid and come back in 6 weeks which at the time sounded good to me. That was on a tuseday and by thursday I was too much pain to wait. I should have called Dr potts but I went to urgent Care thinking they would give me something for my stomach and send me home. Little did I know I would end up in the hospital for 5 days with pancreitis.

As far as church. These people really are watching me to see if I fail. It is just my own feelings which I have to deal with. Feeling of having to live up to other peoples expectation on me. I love my church and those that are around me. It is a great place were we are very real with each other.

Thank you so much for you questions. I enjoy all input in my life.

NelleBelle50 · 12-01-2005, 05:09 PM

Yeah! Congrats! Doesn't it feel great? Keep up the good work!

Jeanie · 12-01-2005, 05:19 PM

I remember that feeling very well. Thank God for our friends that make us try on smaller clothes then we want to, because if they didn't we would be wearing baggy clothes thinking they fit.

HeatherT · 12-01-2005, 06:56 PM

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Well here I am..... just over a month out. I never thought it would happen. The legistics of my WLS are going fine. The personal stuff as well. Although I do suffer from "Outcome Impatience" like most of us do. You know what I mean, the need to be 6 months out, so you can really see the benefits! I was shopping today for an outfit to wear to my husbands company Christmas party. I didn't want to, but I needed too. I took some clothes into the dressing room. Around the same size as what I'm wearing now. Although these are a little baggy, it wasn't baggy enough to require a downsize yet, or so I thought. I tried on a pair of black velvet pants and a red tunic, but the pants size 28/26, were HUGE. I asked my friend to get me the next size down, and kind of giggled to myself. It felt good to need a smaller size, since for the last 15 years, I always needed a bigger size. She came back to the dressing room and said they had no size 24/22. I was sad, since I really liked this outfit. She proceeds to hand me a size 18/20. I laughed, these will never fit! She insisted I try them on. And guess what... THEY FIT! I'm still in shock! I am so grateful for my new life... and the best part.... it's only going to get better!!!!!

YEAH robin that is so cool!