Updates on my life…
Hello everyone! As most of my buddies know, I don’t blog much, and I thought it was high time I sent one out. I had a terrible week, and oddly enough the eating stayed on track (for the most part), but the exercise went by the way side. I hate to come to all of you when the chips seem to be down, but here I am.
On Tuesday we found out that the doctor strongly recommended surgery for my 31 year old brother, because they suspect he has testicular cancer. This was based on ultra sound images, and blood work. On Friday he had surgery, and now we are waiting for the pathology report to come back tomorrow for the results. They basically said that it is cancer just by viewing it, but we don’t know what type or what stage it is in. This type of cancer has a very high success rate of being cured, so we are hopeful on that account. Nonetheless, my family is scared! It has just happened so fast, and it is kind of hard to wrap your mind around it.
In the same week my 21 year old son had his follow up visit with the retina specialist. He had his 5th and final surgery on his right eye a little over a month ago. He got bad news on Thursday. The doc said that the retina is not laying correctly and there are tiny microscopic holes developing. This is exactly what happened in the beginning of this whole mess with the eye. He has some scar tissue-from all of the surgery-and it is causing some pulling-hence the holes. I am so bothered with this because my son will not go through any more surgery. I am not even sure if surgery will fix the problem at this point. I am also bothered by the fact that the doc said come back in 1 month to reevaluate it again….take pictures, etc. Ok, when there are holes in the retina, fluid then goes through the holes, and the retina is then pulled out of place. Come back in a month!!!??? The jist of what will eventually happen is that my son will go blind in that right eye. Like I said he refuses to go through any more surgeries…..they were pure hell! Also, at this point I think they have “messed around” with it enough! Its not like its the worst thing that could happen-it just saddens me, and I worry about his other eye. Ethan, my son, seems just fine with all of this and I guess that is the most important thing. He hasn’t really been able to see out of that eye now for almost a year, so he has adjusted.
So ya see….my week was a recipe for failure (I am an emotional eater). Like I said, stayed pretty good on track with the food. My emotions have been a wreck!! I am trying not to dwell on things…..for fear I will end up in a puddle.
Update on the guy in my office that started dieting to loose weight for his HS reunion in May….he has lost a total of 14#. He is doing good, but not loosing as fast as he thought he would. It’s so funny because he weighs himself at work…..fully dressed with some heavy work shoes on!! So not like us girls! I wouldn’t think of weighing with a stitch on!! lol!
Gonna really try and get my act together this week. Really would like to loose 2#’s! I know the exercise is what has to happen. I have set some small goals for myself this week, and I am going to attain them! I have lost 20#’s so far, and it is time to attack the next 20! I know I can do this.
I hope all of you are doing great! Thank you to to my Wildcat team for being soooo awesome! I hope you all have a fantastic week!
*TOGETHER WE CAN!!! 
Have a super Sunday!
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(((Renee))) I hope all goes well with your son and brother. It is understandable that your an emotional eater, so you haven’t been on plan as much during this time.
Maybe there are ways you can distress without food though? Like journaling, exercise, music, even some yoga?
Good luck this week!
hehe poor office guy, actually I just weigh in in my pjs…lol
((((((((((Renee)))))))))))Will sure be praying. I am proud of you for staying on track.
((((((((RENEE))))))))) You know for someone who has a lot on her plate you have a beautiful positive attitude hon.
I’m so sorry to hear the surgery was not as successful for your son. Keep us posted now k.
Your brother, I will pray that it’s 10000% successful.
Love you girl! Nothing like a cat staying on track during hard times. You are amazing ma!
((((((Renee))))) Throw my hug into the mix too. I really do hope everything turns out ok for your brother, and it’s good that Ethan has a good attitude. You’ll do great on your goals this week and every single Wildcat is going to lose at LEAST 2 lbs this week!!
Oh I am sorry all that is happening.
Well oddly enough my dad went through a huge retina problem and it actually detached 3 times and he had every surgery possible and they said he’d be blind but he kept searching and finally this last surgery worked but it wasn’t pleasant. Let’s just say you have to be awake for it and there’s needles involved. SO don’t give up hope…OK? Best wishes.
HI there Renee. I have been missing you
I am so so so sorry to hear this news about your brother and son. I know quite a few people who have had this kind of cancer oddly enough. They all came through with flying colors. I will pray for your brother. Sounds like you are taking everything in stride and doing well with maintaining your weightloss. I hope you get those two pounds this week that you are hoping for! You can do IT!
Thank you all so much for the support.
Renee, You are doing so well. I am proud of you and so glad you’re my 1st buddy!! Keep that great attitude you have.
Love ya!
Shannon
Sorry you are going through so much…and your life has been a “recipe for disaster”…but sometimes, when life gives you lemons…you make lemonade. And you seem like someone like that to me!
I am sure you will take all of this and mix up a low-fat, healthy recipe that is full of LOVE!
Renee, sorry you are having a crappy week ! You are right you can do it ! I am right here for you ! Keep on plugging away at it ! Hugs, Kimmi