Midweek Catch-Up 29-10-25
Hello everyone, apologies for missing last week’s midweek catch-up, but so much was happening that I just didn’t get a chance. This week I have a lot to talk about, so bear with me!
Health, Weight Loss, Exercise, etc
Weight
I have been on the scales this week, and it wasn’t a loss, but I have stayed about the same as a few weeks ago. Given the stress of the last month, I am ok with that, but would definitely like to focus on losing again.
My health has a few updates too. I am going to be brave and share. I have talked previously about my issues with dieting and food, laxatives and restrictive/disordered eating. As you may know, I have shared that I was referred for weight loss surgery and was not keen on this, but I have remained on the pathway to try to decide what I need and want. It is a long wait for surgery, so I have plenty of time to decide. As part of this, I had a psychologist appointment where we discussed all my issues with food, both now and over the whole of my life.
I was really open and honest, which was hard, but I did it, so I am proud of that. The psychologist has referred me for eating disorder support. Initially, I thought this couldn’t be right as I am not anorexic or bulimic, but there is a lot more to eating disorders than that, and I realised in their assessment that actually I ticked a lot of boxes and definitely need help. This is something I am finding hard to admit to myself, so sharing it is a big step. Please don’t judge or be negative in the comments.
Health
Another development in my health is that I have just seen the gynaecologist again. As long-standing readers may remember, I have been under them for some time due to horrendous periods. Around 18 months ago, I started on hormone-blocking injections, and these put me into essentially a medically induced full menopause. A year ago, they stopped them as they had added HRT, which really didn’t agree with me. Now the gynaecologist has agreed I should start them again, and I have now had my injection.
Previously these injections made me lactose intolerant so I am really hoping that doesn’t happen again! On the other hand if it does it may kick me into eating less unhealthily and I may lose more weight!
Given I am 45 now perimenopause is very much a thing but this full menopause that the injections throw you head first into is a bit of a shock to the system too but I would rather that than the endless problems I have had for years with my cycles!
Ben and his operation
It has now been almost 4 weeks since Ben’s operation and that time has been very stressful and included a weekend in hospital last weekend with him. He is in a lot of pain still and on multiple painkillers. He has daily dressing changes and is unfortunately still off college and probably will be for quite some time yet which of course is affecting his mental health. He has been able to see a few people which has cheered him up though as I am sure he is getting bored of just me, Stuart and medical staff!
Mental Health
It is a few weeks now since I increased my antidepressants and so far I haven’t really seen any improvement however as there has been so much going on I am not suprised! Also of course now the issues with my hormones is going to put my mental health to the test! Time will tell, but I do find being open helps me get it out and share my feelings in case anyone else is experiencing similar issues.
Book reviews
I haven’t read as much as usual with the whole weekend in hospital with Ben and so much stressing me at the moment. I have read The Chain by Adrian McKinty. I really enjoyed the first 90% of the book but it honestly felt like the last 10% had been written by someone else completely. I am not sure how I wanted it to end but I know that wasn’t it and it just didn’t feel right! The Chain is about a woman who’s daughter is kidnapped and the only way she can get her back is by kidnapping another child and then getting her parents to kidnap someone else so the chain continues. A great concept and it was a real page turner until the last bit that personally I just didn’t rate! Maybe you have read it and thought differently? Let me know!
I am now reading Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. I have only got around 15% through the book so far but I am really enjoying it. The reason I chose this book is because at book club this month the theme is award winning books and I have heard so many good things about this on book Facebook groups and I often see it in charity shops! Have you read it? Do you think I will enjoy it?
Family and Life
I am not sure I have much to add here as I shared about Ben’s operation above as it felt more fitting given it’s effect on my mental health etc. We are all doing ok but it has definitely been a challenging time for all three of us but Ben in particular.
On the Blog
Over the last few weeks I have done some paid work but the work I have done and the posts I have written have been quite minimal due to the constant appointments and worries with Ben. However here are some posts you might have missed that I think you will enjoy:
