Well, for this moment anyway. I have not set foot on this blog ( or any other) for over a month. not sure why. Not sure I want to figure out why. But I came by because a few very kind souls sent little queries checking up on us, and I wanted to ease their minds. So, to ease....
We're ok. Still alive. Still dealing with nasty health crap. Still homeschooling. Still managing to make it through each day....some with a smile, some with a really pissed-off " what-the-hell-is going-on?" look. Either way, I count it a victory to still be here. Life is hard, after all. Don't anyone try and tell me otherwise, or I'll have to shoot you :)
Updates? I'm still waiting to hear if the law firm is getting anywhere with my suit against the nefarious peanut butter company. I'm working on a trip to Russia to help Anya find an apartment. Still working on finding a way to get her here permanently. ( I'm thinking a sneaky exit through Mongolia might be a good idea at this point.) and I've had almost five days running of very little pain, but now that I put it in writing, you know what's gonna happen....
What's on my mind right now? Losing freaking weight. SIXTY pounds, to be exact. I saw some photos taken of me over Easter and they made me want to put a gun to my head (j/k). But they did make me want to rob a bank and have my breasts and stomach lopped off.
I was already overweight to begin with, but the stress and immobility caused by this damn auto immune disease made me gain twenty more pounds. Nothing but one over-sized shirt fits me, and I refuse to buy anything in size 3x ( that's what size you need to wear if your breasts are this large...) I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm ready for a BIG change. Sorry to be a whiny you-know-what, but it's time to call a spade a spade. I think I'm done pretending to be happy so that people won't hate me or will like me or won't avoid me, or yada yada yada. I'm pissed and I need to make some changes.
Anastasia, on the other hand, couldn't be happier these days. Small favors :)
So, love to all of you and hope your life is filled with GOOD things ( like jobs and food on the table..) Oh yeah, did I mention I lost all my spring jobs? Yup. Should make travel to Russia so, umm, easy!
Warning: the above post should be read with a grain of salt. Just sayin'.
Are you on prednisone? That sounds like prednisone weight gain. It's a nasty side affect my Dr. warned me about, but other Drs play it off like it's not a big side affect. IT IS. I went from 119 to over 200 lbs in five months. I have no idea how high the number got because I quit looking at the scale when it hit 200 lbs.
ReplyDeleteWhine away. auto immune diseases SUCK SUCK SUCK.
-Kerry
I bet Anastasia likes having you close to home. I am relieved to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you here! I miss you!
ReplyDeleteHi Keri,
ReplyDeleteThis one ain't for posting, just a note to you. I am so glad to see you back, even if just in a while.
Are you really wanting to lose the 60 pounds? I'm working on losing 100, but I've already lost 45. I'm doing a specific program the I'd give you for free (cost me a penny) and it's very strict. You have to cook everything for yourself, but it's the healthiest I've ever eaten in my life. If you're interested, give me a call, I'll explain what I'm doing. 978-464-2875
Beth
Glad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you posted. I was concerned that it had been so long. I'm sorry you're having such a rough patch..hopfully things will lighten up soon.
ReplyDeleteVicki
Glad to see you've posted again....I was worried about you. Sorry things are not going well; hopefully things will lighten up soon. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteVicki
Glad you are posting again! Even if it to lament.
ReplyDeleteHey Keri -
ReplyDeleteThis is "R" (your other half who wants to change/save the world as well). I posted anonymously because I wanted to validate your venting, and tell you: "YOU GO GIRL" - you do SO much for other people, and it is time to take care of you :) But, before you go lopp of your stomach and breasts - take a deep breath!!! I hate when people tell me to do that, but it does really work. Also, if you are serious about losing weight, I'd love to be your eating/exercise buddy. I, too, have huge boobs and recently spent over $200 on bras (I only bought 3), so that my boobs wouldn't kill by the end of the day. Also, I have recently gained a ton of weight (also due to medical/health related stuff, we should talk), and I want to lose it because I'd like to live a long, happy, and healthy life. So, let's get together soon and we can vent together, and rather than save others, we should save ourselves for once :) Cheers to you finally realizing that it's okay to be "selfish" (notice my scare quotes). Feel good, and thinking of you always.
"R"
Im so glad that you posted, I have been wondering.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you too!
ReplyDeleteKeri, so good to "hear" from you again. "See" from you again?! Hang in there. Praying for your recovery. jeri
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