sandy-- i know the loss of a sister is very difficult. i wish you peace and a heart filled with love. take care of yourself now, the weight is what it is and you will lose again when you are ready. that's just a blip on the screen.
penny-- i always say the hysterectomy was the best thing i ever did for me! i was about 33. i haven't missed it at all! i agree with those who say get up when you can. hold a pillow to your belly when you sneeze or cough. if you start feeling the littlest bit tired that's when you stop and rest. for some reason, there is very little warning that you're tired, and BLAM! you hit a brick wall! it is a strange phenomenon! you can be on the board a lot, read, do puzzles, play cards, do hand work. haven't you always wanted to do a redwork quilt? now you can get started on one! my thoughts and prayers are with you.
rita'smom-- i'm right there with you! i go into a rebelious stage and eat everything i want. that's where i am now. i know what's driving it, but i'm eating anyway. yesterday i saw a lawyer about going on disability. this is a huge step for me and i'm not easy with it. i've always thought of myself as strong, capable and self-reliant. disabled does not bring to mind those qualities. i can't think of myself as disabled, i just think of myself as someone who has to lie down a lot. but it looks like i may be 'legally' disabled. i have to come to terms with it. meanwhile, my body says, don't eat.' then 'eat it all!' 2 extremes, that's me! i expect to have gained this week.
i tell myself to just get back on the horse i rode in on, but i don't think i'm ready to listen yet.