Short update
I kinda went crashy again. Extremely tired. Dared to go on a ride to Paducah with my daughter Monday, June 1st and developed a debilitating migraine before I made it home. I tried to shower and get ready for church at about 5:30 on Wed. evening, but I had to battle to get through the shower .... thought I was either gonna vomit or pass out, or maybe both! I got out of the shower and went straight to bed with my head still soaking wet -- I did have enough sense to throw a towel over my pillow. The headache remains, but it is not as severe.
My uncle has come through his surgery doing better that expected -- very good news! Thanks to all of you for praying for him. He had surgery on the 4th and he may get to come home today or tomorrow. My aunt is going to take a couple of weeks of her 200+ sick days to stay home and baby sit him. He's not very good at following doctors' orders, but she'll keep him in line!
No progress with my husband. Our 21st wedding anniversary is Thursday, and I just want to ignore it. I told him so. I think the things he said to me about a counselor and the house were just words to placate me and shut me up. After all he said he "could" call a counselor and he "could" call someone to look at the house .... he never actually said he "would" make those calls. Our house has been damaged for such a long time, I don't don't if the insurance would cover any of the cost of repairs now, anyway. My mood is not helping me physically. How do I force myself to feel better?
But, I am down to 134 pounds, at 5'6", that's a reasonable weight. I've lost 48.5 pounds since Thanksgiving and, wooooo hoooo, I'm sitting here in a pair of size 6 capri jeans! I weight less than I did before I got sick! glad I didn't give all of my size 6 pants to my daughter! Bad, selfish, hopeful momma that I am!
My uncle has come through his surgery doing better that expected -- very good news! Thanks to all of you for praying for him. He had surgery on the 4th and he may get to come home today or tomorrow. My aunt is going to take a couple of weeks of her 200+ sick days to stay home and baby sit him. He's not very good at following doctors' orders, but she'll keep him in line!
No progress with my husband. Our 21st wedding anniversary is Thursday, and I just want to ignore it. I told him so. I think the things he said to me about a counselor and the house were just words to placate me and shut me up. After all he said he "could" call a counselor and he "could" call someone to look at the house .... he never actually said he "would" make those calls. Our house has been damaged for such a long time, I don't don't if the insurance would cover any of the cost of repairs now, anyway. My mood is not helping me physically. How do I force myself to feel better?
But, I am down to 134 pounds, at 5'6", that's a reasonable weight. I've lost 48.5 pounds since Thanksgiving and, wooooo hoooo, I'm sitting here in a pair of size 6 capri jeans! I weight less than I did before I got sick! glad I didn't give all of my size 6 pants to my daughter! Bad, selfish, hopeful momma that I am!
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Congratulations on your weight! That is a lot of pounds to loose.
Sounds like lots is going on with hubby and house. Ah, relationships can be so hard even after 21 years. I hope all this works out for you.
Hey Nancy. Hang in there, it will all work out. Keep praying, hold on to your faith and trust that you will be ok.
Congrats re thw weight loss, i\'ve wondered how that would work with cfs, whenever i do anything i used to do to lose weight i crash. What have you been doing?
Good news about your uncle, that\'s a relief for you . I\'m so impressed by all that weight loss , I would love to lose some, any secret tips there my friend.I eat more than I probably should to try and keep myself from collapsing.However I am unable to burn it off because I\'m too weak to exercise . I\'ve been quite thin most of my life, now I am like a little pudding, 65 kilos and only 5ft3.If I drop the carbs , the weight drops off, but I\'m struggling to do that.Sorry to hear you\'re struggling with your marriage, it\'s never an easy one.I really hope things improve for you.Sounds like your ride really wiped you out.Sometimes I think ws get a bit rebellious towards our sick bodies and just push it to feel alive again.Of course we always pay the price, but maybe it\'s still worth it. Take care,ya little slim trim country gal.xoxo
Excellent news about your daughter\'s GPA, Nancy!! AND super duper congrats on the weight lose. I know there\'s nothing easy about that. I\'m so happy for you. Big pat on the back from moi!!
Sorry nothing has changed in your husband\'s attitude. Sooner or later, something will happen to help resolve your problems. You kinda have to let go and let God. It\'s hard when marriages are not working right. Your future is together and you need to be on the same page....at least! Goodness!!
Thinking of you, and happy you\'re happy about your smaller size!!
Big hugs! oxo
........ah jeez......migraines are soooo awful, sorry one caught you in it\'s web.......and i\'m amazed that you put a towel down first........when i have a migraine i\'m amazed at anything done that resembles the actions of a human, migraines are invasive inescapable pain and i hope you feel much much better.......
sure would love to know what you did to lose the weight........if you ever have the energy to journal it, i would be very interested to read what you have to say..........not being able to do much physical activity and still wanting to eat pretty much the same is not a good plan at all. sigh..........so if you\'re up for it let me know.......i\'d love to go to Monky U for a seminar online with you miss teeny tiny -------congrats on the weight loss........
and know that i am praying about the struggles you\'re going through with your mate..........and your concerns about your property..........gotta magical bubble hugs coming your way............they are soft and never leave a bubble ring .....!!!!!! xoxo
Pilot, Three cheers for your weight loss! I\'m glad you didn\'t give your pants away to your daughter - we moms aren\'t usually selfish - it worked in your favor this time. I\'m very happy to hear your uncle made it through his surgery with flying colors - I\'ve been praying for him. Hope your aunt can keep him in line during his recovery - LOL. I\'m sorry to hear your husband is still being difficult - that is something I understand quite well! Have you heard any more about your rash/lupus?