Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

I'm so sorry for your loss and now your daughter being ill. Please take care of yourself as your daughter needs you! There is only one you and you need to make sure you are eating enough and getting your protein and liquids in.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

But honey, your baby needs you to do the right thing--for yourself, for your family. Take your vitamins. If you can't eat (and I can identify--extreme stress really puts me off food, too)--have a couple of protein shakes. Drink some milk. You can do that at least.

Get yourself some Click--protein espresso beverage powder. Lots of caffeine and protein as well.

There's no way your could have prepared for what you are facing now, but you'lve come a long way in the past year, and you are a stronger, healthier person for it. Don't throw that all away now. Just do the next right thing for yourself. It will be easier for you to handle the emotions of loss if you are keeping your body healthy.

Hang in there, hon. :)

You are in my prayers. I cant imagine the pain you are in. Can you go back to more protein shakes. I know you don't need lectures but just thinking if you can get in protein and fluids this way as you work through this time at least your physical needs are met and you will maintain some energy and physical strength. One day at a time.
Julie

I'm glad for all the responses to your post. I can't add anything new, but I did want to say that I too am praying for you. I think there is a lot of true caring and great advise in the other members response.

I also wanted to encourage you to listen to the others who are encouraging you. I hear you as do the others that this is an awful time for you. My first prayer is that your daughter is on the road to recovery. My second prayer is that you will start taking care of you. I know its hard... but if you could just do one little bit at a time it will help. I think it would be awesome if you could see a grief counselor. Just someone to kind of be there for you right now. We are here but you truly need more. Hugs Elissa

Oh honey... I am sitting here in tears for your pain.

I lost my aunt very recently with no warning and I fell into a similar "give up on the world" kind of lifestyle. My network of DS friends helped me remember that it is OK to grieve.

An aunt is close, but not a mother and the reason is quite a tragedy that I can't imagine.

You are seriously in a catch 22, because you need to grieve and your little one needs you to be super strong. I totally identify with that. My son was 2 when I was diagnosed with cancer. He became my sole reason for living and I broke through the barrier eventually.

Grieving takes time, but please be sure you are getting in your nutrients. If you are living off coffee anyway, try Click Espresso protein drinks. I have a whole tub of it. In box me your full name and address & I will ship it to you. If you need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Forgive the rambling... I am really worried about you and praying God gives you the strength that you need right now to move forward and to find peace.

Hugs aren't enough, but you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jenni

I'm sorry for your loss. I'd say as soon as you can consult with your doctor and try to get through one day at a time. If you have a little one you really have no choice but to take catre of yourself. Have you thought about returning to shakes?

My mother tried several times; she was very ill emotionally and each time we were in the hospital it took a piece of my heart away. I am SO VERY SORRY for the lost of your mother.
You may have no energy for friends or a support group and I completely understand, but maybe there is someone close to you that can help you with getting some fluids and protein (even if is a protein drink). What I mean is support, I found when I have no desire to eat or drink my son and husband are great support systems for me to get that protein in when I dont reel like it.
I pray that your daughter will be better real soon, and I pray that you will be able to stand just a little protein and get you strong again.
HUGS & PRAYERS