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I am new to this board. I have read some of the previous threads and am encouraged to see the support that is given. Welcome sweetie!!
I would love to share some of my background.
I have been struggling with symptoms of IBS for 8 years. There are some life changes that have been affecting my symptoms lately, that have have been difficult and discouraging.
I am newly separated from my husband, and will be raising my two children, aged 2 and 7. Sorry to hear that... hope everything there works out for the best. I have, as well, been overweight since my first pregnancy. My metabolism seems to be at a standstill, with my weight staying the same (around 240 lbs). These days with all the stress, it seems like everything I eat has been affecting my gut. what kinds of foods are you eating? It is a good thing that my full time job is one where I have easy access to a washroom and can take the necessary/sudden dashes for relief.
I am at a point in my life where I need to lose weight, desparately. We are all here for you! My weight, I'm sure, is the cause to a lot of health issues I have. I am very out of shape, unable to play with my kids like I want, and it does not help my IBS at all. I also suffer from depression and an anxiety disorder which affects my IBS too. Gosh, when are things going to go right for me. I know that it is up to me to take control and start working on losing weight. But I'm sure I'm not the only one who puts themselves last. NO, your not... but it is time to take care of YOU...so you CAN be there for your kids and everyone else... not only will you be able to, but you will WANT to...once you start to feel better! For me, I take care of everyone else first, and am so tired after that, that I don't take care of myself. Does this sound familiar to anyone? HELL YES!! I know I will have to take it a day at a time, but I am one of these people who wants solutions quickly. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated at this time. Here is a link to my story... web page I hope this can help you some... I am in for a struggle in this next year, sorting out my separation and making the transition a smooth one for my children, but how do I as well make strides in improving my health? It seems so hard at this point.
Thanks for the opportunity to vent and reach out. We are here for ya....but you have to keep reaching out to us....and hold on tight!!

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