I'm in the beginning stage of my journey to a better, healthier me.. But I'm really worried because I could eat all day long and when I sit down to a meal I just keep on eating... I've helped the grandkids order their meals thinking if they don't finish it, I will... I'm just afraid after rny surgery I might still never feel full... I know its pathetic but am I the only one out there that has this problem... Will the surgery work for me? I want it so bad. I've been ordering protein powders, supplements and trying to prepare myself for it to work. I've tried the liquid died for a few days to c if I can actually do it and I cheated and took a bite here and there! I didn't take more than a bite but why did I have to cheat??? I hate it for doing that and I'm just worried...can I really do this???

Most of the time I hate to see them leave, mostly because I know things at home for them should be a lot better. My mom had a stroke and requires round the clock care and my dad is very frail and does dialysis 3 times a week. I moved them in with me about 6 months ago to take care of them. I also have a 33 you're old with cerebral Palsey and she has needs that must be met.

When the grandkids come now I can't give them all if my attention like I did before and kids nowadays feel the need to be entertained so when they get bored they pick at each other till there is a screaming match or one of them slugs the other one. I have days where everything seems to go wrong and there's not enough of me (even being this size) lol, to go around...

Both my parents and my daughter are all on different diets and the kids don't usually want what I fix for them and sometimes I can't blame them... Lol so with everyone in this house sometimes I fix 4 different meals to please everyone...One of the things I look forward to is the extra amount if energy and the lack of chronic pain after my surgery...I'm trying to fit me into the plan of getting healthy so I can be better at taking care of everyone else. My new BF of the last 5 months has been a God send and he will be the one to go through this surgery and be there for my aftercare. He has 3 weeks vacation to use if need be and about 25 days of comp time so I'll be in good hands. I just pray everyone else don't run him off... Lol

Lucky for me he really cares about my family and they love him. I've been truly blessed.

Most of the time I hate to see them leave' date=' mostly because I know things at home for them should be a lot better. My mom had a stroke and requires round the clock care and my dad is very frail and does dialysis 3 times a week. I moved them in with me about 6 months ago to take care of them. I also have a 33 you're old with cerebral Palsey and she has needs that must be met.

When the grandkids come now I can't give them all if my attention like I did before and kids nowadays feel the need to be entertained so when they get bored they pick at each other till there is a screaming match or one of them slugs the other one. I have days where everything seems to go wrong and there's not enough of me (even being this size) lol, to go around...

Both my parents and my daughter are all on different diets and the kids don't usually want what I fix for them and sometimes I can't blame them... Lol so with everyone in this house sometimes I fix 4 different meals to please everyone...One of the things I look forward to is the extra amount if energy and the lack of chronic pain after my surgery...I'm trying to fit me into the plan of getting healthy so I can be better at taking care of everyone else. My new BF of the last 5 months has been a God send and he will be the one to go through this surgery and be there for my aftercare. He has 3 weeks vacation to use if need be and about 25 days of comp time so I'll be in good hands. I just pray everyone else don't run him off... Lol

Lucky for me he really cares about my family and they love him. I've been truly blessed.[/quote']

Tammy, it sounds like your grandchildren are old enough to learn to cook for themselves? They could peel potatoes, trim green Beans , learn to make pie crust, ( my 26 year old niece was delighted to see me make piecrust from scratch, and decorate the edges like Martha Stewart) (no sugar in my pies) even learn to make bread from scratch (get whole wheat recipes- much healthier) - i did all those things by freshman year. Then have them set table and serve.

You sound like a wonderful example for your grandchildren. Wishing you the best! Sher.

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