jhawkchick75 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 So i've got some good, bad and a need for a kick in the pants! I'll just put it all in one post... So the good news, I came to a fun realization today. I start my pre-op diet in the morning and as usual I got on the scale to see where I was at. When doing that, I realized today is the heaviest I will ever be! That was a really nice feeling! That realization helped a lot! I've been kind of bummed thinking about the things I will be missing out on after this (although there is no way they trump how good I will feel!) so this helps. But here is where I need help. I know this is stupid, this is why I am coming to you all for advice on how to knock it. This last week i've been feeling really guilty about the time I will be missing work. We are pretty short staffed and I am the director of the office and I keep thinking about taking the laptop and all the other ways I can do work while I am gone. HELP! I know I need to do this for myself, but I keep just laying there at night feeling bad about leaving - i'll be off Wed and then returning that next Wed. Any advice is really helpful. Bring on the shakes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I know how you feel about missing time. If it helps I was gone the day before surgery, the day of, the day after and back to work right after that with no problem. I kept in touch with the office on my blackberry. Chin up, with today's technology you are never really gone! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Just think of how much more efficient you'll be with all that extra energy once you start dropping the pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Oh Honey, you are entitled to some time off, you are a harding working lady, who needs to do this for herself. Do not feel guilty, they will surivive for a week without you. You are no good to them unless you are happy and healthy. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Thanks so much! I've never taken more than a day off since I began working there and I've been prone to do the same at other jobs. I know I need to not feel guilty about it, but it is difficult. Something I really need to work on. Yesterday I finally told my two best friends about all this and they were really great about it! I was worried that they wouldn't be. Mostly just because they care, not jealousy or anything. It was funny, they both said I will be motivation to them now b/c one is getting married in May and the other and I are in her wedding. She was like damnit, now I really gotta lose some weight before the wedding! It was funny! HOpe you all had a great weekend!!! Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Shelby honey...this is the one time you got to think of yourself and only yourself. I, too, am a workaholic and hardly ever take time off work. BUT, we got to think of ourselves...the job will still be there when you get back...so stop worrying and relax. I had to remind myself why I am doing this and, of course, the reality of it all came back and I don't feel guilty of taking some time off for me. This is a new adventurous road for me and it's worth it to me to have a healthier lifestyle! Hope this helps you! Jude =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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