Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Welcome to the list, Jillian, and my very best wishes are with you as you begin this journey of a lifetime. > Anyone else have a hard time focusing? No, dear. It's just you. ;-b I cannot believe how self-absorbed I have become through this whole process. I was first introduced to the DS website and this discussion list in February, began to consider surgery as a very remote possibility in March, decided to apply for insurance approval in late May, and will have my surgery in two weeks. Criminey! With each month/day that has passed I have been less and less able to think/speak of anything else. It's natural and necessary, though. " For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. " This time of intense self-care is healthy for us as it gives us the strength and the courage to do what must be done. It's only as we learn to take care of ourselves by providing a channel (no pun intended) back to good health, that we can find the energy to care for others well. This too shall pass... Rae mailto:parson@... Beaver Dam, WI Surgery - 10/6/00 Dr. Welker, Portland, OR BC/BS of Minnesota PPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Hi Jill - YES - I am totally obsessed with WLS and all the postings. My family is getting impatient with me, but its just too bad. This is my time, and i deserve it. This group is wonderful - there is so much support, and no matter what my question somebody knows the answer. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 Jillian, You are completely normal!!! ~hugging you tightly~ If you were not obsessed and thinking about this decision all the time, you would not be taking it seriously!!! ~grins~ I am having to pull back and refocus a bit. I am working full time and am going to night school. This is on top of having a family and being in the process of adopting a little girl!!! I know what it feels like to be totally consumed... Trust me; it does get a little bit better but will never be far from mind... When and where are you looking at getting surgery? Do you have approval yet??? I have not told my family due to my concern about support. It is my choice, my body, and my life. I am being a bit greedy here, but I need to start concidering MY needs first, for only then can I fulfill the needs of others!!! I have had that same dream, but the fat sluffs off along the way, leaving a greasy trail behind me... ~winks~ Take care!!! ~hugs~ Rabecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 <<<Does everyone else that is pre-op have a hard time concentrating on anything else? I am so focused on reading posts, thinking about what's to come and the possibility of having a life again that I am completely distracted at work and not studying nearly the amount that I should be!! I'm in an executive MBA program that moves at a VERY rapid speed and I am so behind it's ridiculous! I need to snap out of it! I'm hoping that I will soon. If not, I'm in for a world of hurt...lol Anyone else have a hard time focusing?>>> LOL! And I thought it was just me! Ever since I began my research 21/2 months ago, I'm consumed at this computer, and I'm at work! But I have to say, I've learned so much and just love the spirit and support that this group has! Good Luck Jillian. We were all touched by your story...and are rooting for you all the way! -Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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