DizzyD713- Журнал, 13 май 19

Keep up the good work! You are not alone. Your story is adding to the greater story of our nation and world turning around our health. It feels hard to be the “first” one in the family (like it sounds you are) to revolutionize the way you live and eat. I was one of the first in my family and it was hard sometimes to have others not understand but then my sister started and then my other sister and then my parents and now at family reunions we eat healthy family meals! This took many years and the changes were gradual. Each person went at their own pace. Have faith that you are not only making a difference in your life but your example will have the power to inspire others in the future. The more people that take control of their health the happier and healthier our world will be! Thank you from my heart for being brave enough and making the world I live in a better place. Because you are one more person in my world who is being brave, being strong, falling down and getting back up, and sticking to what they know they deserve, happiness and health. You and so many others are lifting themselves up to a greater life experience. It’s not a straight path for any of us. When it’s hard, just picture a bunch of of people zigzagging around just like you but then zoom out and see that all of our paths have been overall moving forward!! I believe in you.  

Thank you so much, what a powerful thought. I hope that someday everyone reaches their own personal successes! 

Wow...you lost 11 pounds in 4 weeks, that is awesome! That obviously took dedication. Don't let a slip up get you down. This is a journey with both successes and setbacks along the way. It sounds like you handled the setback just like you should and moved on gracefully without beating yourself up. I had a tubal ligation done after my last daughter was born. They were able to do the procedure with a pain block and IV conscious sedation. The recovery was pretty easy. A little pain and cramping for a couple of days, nothing the pain medicine didn't take care of. Hang in there and remember...be kind to yourself. 

@DizzyD713, I had my tubes tied in 1982. It was laparoscopic "belly-button" surgery, but still general anesthesia. I don't know what is planned for your procedure, but surgery always anxiety-producing to some degree. It's understandable that you would try to ease that feeling in a familiar way. I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers! 

Be kind to yourself, you're under a lot of stress! In no time the surgery will be behind you.