Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I've been a little down. Yesterday was my 35th birthday and everyone was sick. I'm not really sick but having 2 sick kids and a sick husband really took a toll on me. I was so tired all weekend that I didn't get any exercise on Saturday or Sunday. I really wanted to go hiking but it was cold outside and with everyone being sick and cleaning up poop and puke all day I just didn't have the energy to get out. (Hopefully this coming weekend it will happen.) I had set a goal to exercise 30+ min a day for 4 weeks and I didn't make it. I'm just gonna have to start again. I'm still really tired today. I'm gonna start 5 day again tomorrow. I have to go grocery shopping for everything I need for it. I'm hoping things will start looking up today.
The best birthday present you can give yourself is to take care of YOU. Yes, you have an obligation to family but you also have to be selfish and set some time aside every day for yourself and not be bothered with anyone or anything else ( I know, easier said than done). In that time is your time for a bubble bath, reading, exercise or whatever you have to do for you. Pamper yourself once in a while - YOU DESERVE IT and owe it to yourself (and by pampering, I mean oiling the machinery (so to speak). Health is number one, and if you aren't taking care of you then you aren't going to be able to take care of anyone else. It is okay to take a day off once in a while from exercise; but, be careful...It's so easy to fall back into old patterns. I need to take my own advice (lol). I am here if you ever need to vent or encouragement, and until then..Take care of you. (hugs)