The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

falisamarie · by **falisamarie** » February 24th, 2006, 12:37 pm

I want to take a moment and thank each and everyone of you who have been so supportive of me this past week. Tuesday was really emotional for me and I cried all day. We get to Wednesday and that day brought irritability beyond belief, but yesterday was the day to top it all. I finally was going to get to go to the ENT and have something done with this ear problem I have had for over a month but wait.....I went to leave and I heard a wimper...I had run over my daughters 10lb rat terrier puppy. I got out to pick her up and she bites my hand not once but twice. So with blood running down my hand and arm she finally lets me pick her up and it is off to the vet we go. Well she has a fractured pelvis in four places and needless to say I never made it to my Drs. appt. Now the Dr tells me he believes I have nerve damage from the dog bite and it is the hand that I write with. So today I went and picked up my baby from the vet but she is in extreme pain and I feel so awful, also as I am coming in the door today I slam my hand (the one with the dog bite) right in the door.

I tell you all this not for sympathy cause honestly when I slammed my hand in the door I just had to laugh, I mean come on you have to be kidding! But if I can stay 100% compliant and on program through all of that than surely all of you can get through rough patches too. I just told myself that MF was the one thing in my life that was a positive and I would not let that slip away from me and cave to food for comfort!

Thank you to everyone who encouraged and prayed for me through this time. I truly believe that better days are coming!

Let's all reach goal together we can do it!

Lisa :heart:

Lauren · by **Lauren** » February 24th, 2006, 12:51 pm

Oy vey.

That's all I can come up with, Lisa, oy vey! :-)

I know what you mean about just finally having to laugh, and while I agree it's a laugh that's just a millimeter away from a cry, it still feels good and refreshing, doesn't it?

I am sorry about your hand and about the puppy, how sad!

I will tell you, however, that nerve damage is not always permanent. When I moved into my apartment a year and a half ago, the movers accidentally dropped my huge entertainment unit on my head (don't ask, it's just too weird). It split open my forehead, and I got 12 stitches, and nerve damage all over my forehead and scalp. I thought it was gone forever, but lo and behold, I periodically notice increased sensation, and I can tell it's improving over time.

Hopefully the doctor will take good care of you, and perhaps recommend occupational therapy to improve dexterity of your writing hand (if it requires).

In the meantime, I PROMISE that all of this stuff happening would feel infinitely worse if you weren't on MF. You are TOTALLY right about this being something you can feel good about. Keep reminding yourself of that, and really, think about how much more it would suck if you were even heavier and not on this great journey.

MOst of all, buck up little one, it will get better...it has to! :-)

Lauren

MusicalMomma · by **MusicalMomma** » February 24th, 2006, 1:33 pm

awwww Lisa :hug:

when it rains it pours!!! I'm sorry things are going so rough for you right now. Know that I am praying for you. I'm proud of you for sticking with the program...you're making great decisions in the midst of trying times! Give yourself a pat on the back

falisamarie · by **falisamarie** » February 24th, 2006, 1:41 pm

Joyce it is funny that you said that about patting myself on the back cause Jan and I discussed it but decided I better not try to or I might dislocate my shoulder :roflmao:

Lisa

JustLynda · by **JustLynda** » February 24th, 2006, 1:49 pm

Holy cow! Lisa, I am impressed that you still have such a great sense of humor after the week you've had. I had not idea. Please know that my thoughts are with you. I haven't been here long, but you seem like a strong woman. I know you can make it through.

-Lynda

DogMa · by **DogMa** » February 24th, 2006, 2:52 pm

What a week you're having!! I'm so sorry you're going through all that (and very sorry about the pooch, too, but I'm glad it sounds like he'll be OK). Good for you for staying on track anyway!

Talk about learning to deal with emotions without using food ...

SueInSLO · by **SueInSLO** » February 24th, 2006, 2:59 pm

((((((((((((((((((Lisa)))))))))))))))))))))))
That's a big hug from me to you! So sorry about the pup too. :cry:

Wow, you are having a week. I love your sense of humor! :-P

You're a

in my book, but you already knew that.

Hang in there girlfriend and keep smiling and shaking!!

Sue

Patti · by **Patti** » February 24th, 2006, 3:16 pm

Oh Wow! So sorry about your day and the puppy. I don't know how you manage....have you ever thought about slowing down....just a bit?

I've had dog emergencies and off to the vet, been bitten by a wild dog and ended up in the emergency room myself, slammed my hand in a car door and lost fingernails, etc., etc......BUT NOT EVEN IN THE SAME YEAR...much less the same day! I would be ordering pizza by now! You are one tough "Cookie" to stay 100% on the program through such an excitement packed day. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some rest and relief for you.

BTW, I have a 12 lb. (fully grown) miniature rat terrier....he's the love of my life. I hope your daughter's little baby gets well soon.

Take care,

Patti

petiewheats · by **petiewheats** » February 24th, 2006, 5:46 pm

Lisa,
When it rains it pours for you, I and everyone else sends our prayers. I do want you to find the best hand specialist your town has, I used to work in a trauma center and have seen a lot. GET THE BEST YOU CAN---YOU DESERVE IT!!

Paula

2BHealthy · by **2BHealthy** » February 24th, 2006, 9:13 pm

Oh my gosh Lisa, I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine what you are going through! I don't even know what to say, but I hope both your hand and puppy will be OK

Keep us posted and stay strong sweetie :hug:

Ginabobina1969 · by **Ginabobina1969** » February 25th, 2006, 9:18 am

Ms Lisa,

I am so sorry your having such rough time right now.

I hope your having a better day and things are starting to ease up. Your doing a fantastic job staying on track with the mf through all of this and you should be as proud of yourself as we are of you!

Hugs,
Gina