'My Experience' on Thursday

I am a member of Toastmaster's at work. (Toastmaster's is a group that meets that helps individuals builid on their public speaking skills). I have volunteered to give my icebreaker speech on Thursday. I have 6 -7 minutes. I don't know if I can say everything that I want in that much time. I plan on speaking about my fight to have wls and my success since having the surgery. Please keep me in your thoughts. I am a bit nervous about speaking about my greatest weakness in front of co-workers and strangers. I will be sharing my pictures from when I started at at 354 lbs. I can talk about this surgery all day to people who are interested, I am just not sure how I will do in front of this crowd. I just know that this surgery has changed my life and it has made me a stronger person. Thanks! Beth

Beth I think that's wonderful And you will do a great job, I know it!!!! And on top of it all, you will look beautiful too Sending hugs, Ronna

You'll do a great job. Most people are interested in hearing about the surgery. You are really pretty, so we know you'll look gorgeous, too. You can do it, You can do it. Karla

As a former 'speech teacher' (my bachelor's degree is in Speech Communication), I'm sure you'll do just fine......I always told my students to speak about something that they 'know' and they are 'passionate' about.............WLS is a 'perfect' topic for you. Let us know how you do. Rose

That's great ... I'm sure you will do great. What is the old saying ... just picture your audience in their underwear and your nervousness will go away! LOL Debbie

Ive just read your profile..you look absolutely amazng, Beth! I do a fair amount of public speaking and I find that to speak well, you need to speak about your PASSION ..that's the key..your passion will entrance them...just speak from the heart. You will be excellant! Nancy B

Hi Beth, You will be great!!! The passion and committment to WLS you bring to this will be what the group sees. Besides, you are the authority to them- they don't know about this topic. Wish we could all be there to cheer you on!!! cj