Hi, I posted a few weeks ago when I was in fear for the future of my business due to a huge tax bill and no obvious way of paying it. Well, it kind of kicked me into action and I put on a massive sale (I have an online retail business selling gifts and toys) on all my online shops, bundled some of my slow sellers into auction lots etc etc, and managed to pay half the bill outright from that, and pay the rest on a credit card, so I am still doing sales of the slow sellers and whatnot to pay that off. It has really kicked me into looking at the whole way I run the business and hubby and I have worked hard together to change aspects of it, and, whilst I'm not out of the water yet, I am MUCH more positive about the future of the business now. An overhaul of the business was long overdue and, whilst it's been painful to look at the unproductive ways I have acted, e.g. buying too much stock, buying lines which were not wise choices etc, it's a relief to be able to make changes and begin to see the benefits.
Also I have had my gastric bypass (last Saturday) and am at home recuperating, I can't believe I have been brave enough to have it done. Inappropriate eating was the last of my unhealthy coping mechanisms and this will help me to deal with it. I have just had a letter offering me counselling/psychotherapy, which I will grab with both hands. Right now I am just focusing on recovering and making sure I get the nutrients I need, a little later down the line I will deal with the emotional issues I have with food.
I'll stop there as I am knackered, I am resting a lot after the surgery on hospital's advice as the sudden decrease of food means a decrease of energy. Thanks for being here and listening, guys $%$
