Post by pumpkin12903 on Mar 13, 2007 11:42:17 GMT -5
Last August, I posted that on the sadiversary of the murders in my family, I was going to the doctor to find out what was wrong with me. It ended up being a bad gallbladder. Man, what a few months! I had several crying/screaming fits and was SO afraid and upset. The fits I had my fiance was there but I didn't direct any of it at him personally. I was venting and he was listening. I'm very thankful I missed very little work during this time. I did have some gallbladder attacks at work but they were bearable, thank God. But, over time, they were getting worse, despite on my diet not eating ANY new foods, ie., I just stuck with foods that usually didn't aggravate it. And fighting with the insurance! UGH! I finally went to a mediator (thank God for them) and found out what they'd pay, not pay, etc. I had to get a loan to get the surgery. Thank God for my family who helped with this. Anyway, I'm still feeling like a new person. Thank you, God! I made MORE changes to my diet and exercise and lost 33 pounds. I put 9 back on over the holidays, but have most of that off again. It's weird, but as bad as it was, the months of waiting, being afraid, getting loan, etc., was the PITS, but a LOT of good has come of this. More permanent diet changes, more exercise, etc. Plus more motivation and hope for the future. I hate that during this time it was all I could do just to work. I've gotten behind on some goals. But, am catching up as I can. My triglycerides have dropped nearly 200 points! YES! Cholesterol is still normal. Other health things are BETTER again, and I'm missing work less than before/during the gallbladder thing. Yes, I've indulged a few times since the surgery, but if I see I put a few pounds on, I hate that and am upset. I used to not care at all. I'm just so glad to be well again. And working on the goals that got put off during those months. I'm VERY glad I was able to stay on here despite the gallbladder. Just went to my last follow-up to the surgeon not long ago and got an all clear! I'm going to stick to these changes and keep going. If I make mistakes on the diet, I'll get over that and start over. NO MORE beating myself, etc. Every meal is a new start. Just like every day. Thanks to all of your on here for your support and love. I know this board helped keep me going during those hard months. I felt it was time to tell what happened, as it's now OVER (thank God) and I'm OK.