Wow - It hit me...

Last night reality hit me smack in the face. This season of America idol started the week that I had surgery. I remember sitting in the recliner recovering from surgery watching the auditions that I TiVo'd and thinking to myself -- I wonder how much weight I will have lost by the time this season ends. How will I feel? Will my husband see me differently? Will I see myself differently? What changes will I go through!!!! Well guess what... this season ends NEXT week and look how far we ALL have come!!! Despite my hair loss, this is the best I've ever felt. This is the most energy I've had in YEARS!! When I walk, I exude self-confidence. I no longer walk into a crowded room and wonder "Am I the fattest one here?"!!!! When someone pays me a compliment I graciously accept it instead of pointing out other flaws that I know I have. I know that as I , I have a long way to go. I'll face time of frustrations, but right now I'm very proud of what I (and we) have accomplished!!! Thanks for reading my ramblings!!! Susan

YEAH Susan!!!! I'm not a big AI watcher, but I totally know how you feel!!!!!!!! Whoo hoooo!

Susan, You have a great attitude! Good for you on accepting compliments without pointing out other flaws. I too have decided to accept compliments as they come along because I went a long time without ever receiving any so I'll take what I can get - hee. Anyways, I never thought about that at the beginning of American Idol. We all have surely come along way since then. Thanks for bringing that out. Karen S.

You're right!!! The season started Jan 17th...the day after my operation. I remember telling my friends, "You better come watch AI with me in the hospital!!!" They wanted to come so bad but I felt horrible. WOW...how the time soars!!! Dawn