What have you gained?

~Confidence ~Determination ~A new family ( My Jan. Family) Kay

I have gained a lot of positive things from WLS but some I am not so sure about. I have gained the ability to sleep without my CPAP, the confidence to wear clothes that FIT and not 3 sizes too big so I can hide, a lot of great support from complete strangers whom i have come to love like family, and the thought that just maybe people are looking at me because I am pretty now and not staring because I am so huge. What I worry about is my relationships. I can see myself questioning why I am here putting up with things I shouldn't be. This could be a good thing, but right now I don't see it that way, it is actually pretty scary. Karyn

Hi Dawn, This post gave me a lot of thought over the past few days. My answers parallel the others.....off meds. Tossed out that cPap machine. Increased energy. Improved self confidence and one of the biggest, relief from the mental anguish that went with my weight fluctuations over the years. I never realized how much it had overtaken my life and affected my well being. I feel like I got an evil devil off my back and the sun is shining bright upon me. I also feel like me spirit is relaxing and allowing new people into my life. I am soooo glad I had surgery in January as its all kicking now in tandem with spring. Our collective timing is just spot on for the introduction of a new life and being. And of course, another tremendous gain is the friendship of those on this board. Warm regards, Tiffany