Shirlene Vlogs, Operation Below 300

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

It's been a crazy 4 years. I'll post an update by November.

[@amypaine4774]

Firemen are hottttt! Keep up your work. You got this!

[@tinaschaos]

I was over 300. I was having all sorts of medical issues and was spending more time at the cardiologist than I wanted. A referral and lots of work and VSG surgery about a year later and it helped tremendously. I am now down over 125 and while the surgery helped, you still gotta work it. It isn’t the answer for everyone but it was a tool to help me succeed in my goals. Every journey is different but having others along your part to help you makes a difference. Your not alone and we can all help you, even if just lending an ear to you.

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

Thank you. Yes 3 doctors suggested surgery but my pcp says with my limited mobility they might think it's no longer an option for me. I didn't want it anyway. I will get through this with prayer and a little help from my friends. Blessings

[@elizabethadams1804]

I know how you feel with back problems. I have degenerative disc disease. I am not physically able to stand up straight in the morning. I have to get ultrasonic injections in my lower back every six months or so. It doesn’t help me stand up straight but it’s less painful. My doc told me to loose 25 pounds and it would make my knees and hips feel better. I gained 25 instead. It took me 2 years to loose the 50 pounds. I will be here for you if you want to talk. My next step is surgery to my back to. They already want to replace my left shoulder. I’m left handed. I asked the back doc if surgery would make the pain go way and he said probably not. The whole point of the surgery is to stabilize my spine in my lower back, between my shoulders and my neck. I’ll be putting any surgery off as long as possible. I’ve already had both knees and both hips replaced. Now they want to do the left one again. Loose 50 pounds and they’re still not happy. I refuse to give up. I will be 62 in March. I just love proving doctors wrong.

[@elizabethadams1804]

I also had my thyroid removed in 2012 because of tumors. Luckily they were not cancerous

[@beverlymeaker7566]

Oh Shirlene, you are such a joy! Your light shines even when you are having a bad time of it. My friends are also online; that's who I craft with, talk to, etc. I am a little over 3 months post surgery for breast cancer. I am fortunate that God allowed the cancer to be removed, and for me to take treatment in pill form for 5 years to cure it. On Monday thru Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Central time, Marilyn J. Brown leads a non-denominational prayer scope (on Periscope), and you will be welcomed with open arms. Sometimes there are a dozen of us on there--all denominations, all walks of life. Everyone is welcome. Most afternoons she does "Paint and Chat," where she paints or teaches a craft and we watch and chat; or we craft while she crafts. We've made some good friends in these groups. You should join us, Shirl. Sending much love, Beverly

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

Hi, I will check it out. I still have my Periscope accounts. Blessings Shirlene

[@kathyosullivan6]

In my thoughts and prayers. Let it go, let it go Can't hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Go girl!!

[@jenniferlovestoscrap03]

Praying 🙏 for you my dear friend . You got this. Let it go lol

[@marymilstead8359]

Miss Shirl, I'm a new subbie. I'm not bed ridden...but I'm over 300 lbs. I have to lose my weight as well. Arthritis is no friend to any of us. If you live close, I'd love to come and craft with you. Or just talk.

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

Welcome to our dot com crafty family. Thank you for the kind words. Blessings Shirlene

[@Cozydozyduds]

U beat cancer some people don’t even get a chance to do that. Now weight is something u can change and take control of . Yes it will be hard but u put your mind to it u can do it

[@Cozydozyduds]

Weight is not a death sentence if u can make the changes now

[@whatlizziepresents]

Hey mama, Happy New Year!!! Yes huh new year new goals. I'm here trotting along side you. I quit smoking and quit drinking coffee too. Today is my 26th day. Yayyyy!!! And according to my cardiologist I have to loose 25 pounds by February. Then I guess another 25 by April. We can do it Shirls because the Lord is our coach and our motivation. Did I email you my phone number? I don't remember if I did? Well, hun luv and hugs. Blessings good night 🦋

[@Shirlscraftyworld]

Yes we can do it with the Lord on our side. [e-mail] Blessings Shirlene

[@miguelperez-gb5kr]

I am going to pray on you sister with on Gmail church you know