Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on October 29, 2014

Tomorrow my grandfather has surgery to remove cancer from his stomach. A cancer that has over the past year caused him to love 70+ lbs. My brain right now is telling me to throw in the towel and mope. It was so hard to call and talk with him this afternoon. I felt like he was saying I love you today because he thought he wonuld not be able to tell me later. Lots of tears after that phone. Thankfully a really adorable 6 month old that was being so good sweetly held my hand while I was trying not to cry. This kid would be my nephew.

So after a great desire to buy a plain ticket back to the mainland I had to get my mind back on track. I had to remind myself that I have to be here to take care of my nephew and that eating whatever/not working out was not going to make me any better. As much as my 80 year old grandfather, who stubborned his way through life without functioning legs, going though an intense surgery to remove part of his stomache is scarey God has his life in his hands.

All I can do is keep it moving and have faith that his doctors have it all in control. I miss my pop, my gram, and summers on their farm.

I hope everyone tomorrow still keeps it moving no matter their circumstances or emotional state. I know I am going to show up and do my best even though I may not want too.

Comment Now!

Brit

10/30/2014 7:42AM

Sorry to hear that. I was hoping to hear good news. All you can do is enjoy the time you have with him. You and your grandpa will be in my prayers.

Soup likes this comment.

Soup

10/29/2014 1:08PM

Thank you both for the support. Surgery went well but with a negative out come. They found his tumor was in operable and redirected his intestines so he can eat. Now it's just time passing. I know I should be happy that I have had him around my whole life and they were able to make it so he can eat. But now there is a definite timeline. I do not like definite timelines specially when it deals with his life. So trying to psyche myself up to do this 30 min work out which I need even though all I want to do is go back to sleep.

Brit

10/29/2014 4:32AM

So sorry you have to go through this. My boyfriend's uncle had lung and throat cancer and we had to watch him fight through that for two years before he recently lost his battle. It was devastating. The support from friends & family and exercise helped us get through it. You may feel like not exercising, I know I didn't want to, but it really helps give you clarity in such a time of emotion and a sense of strength. I wish the best for your family. Hoping all goes well and your grandpa gets better. Sending thoughts your way.

Floordeboor

10/29/2014 3:02AM

So sorry for your hard times! I hope your grandfather will sail through the surgery. I'll keep my fingers crossed! (And great job for keeping to your diet and exercise, you're right, it won't make the situation better when you stop!)