A simple wish......

I'm just thinking about my future. How far I've come.....from 310 and PORKIE to 153 and feeling thinner, looking thinner, oh hell I am thinner.........and riding horses , which I couldn't do last year, or the year before that, or the year before that.......... I'm wishing that I can see the other side of the fence after my tummy tuck. I want to be on the side where my tummy is flat, and I can wear a size 10 or 8. I wish I could see myself running in a marathon. I have wanted to be able to RUN for years, decades, and be fast on my feet. I'm not sure I will get far, but I am going to try. I want to know what I can do after having lost half or more of my body weight. Sometimes I sit at work, home, or wherever I am, and wish that we could meet more of each other more often. I've made some really wonderful friends here this summer, this fall, this year. And there are so many of you out there.....I wish we could organize a quarterly get together somewhere .......and I'd even be willing to take that on.....being a former wedding coordinator and event planner....I bet it'd be a blast. I've been pondering my upcoming surgery. I've been pondering the time I'm home. And I wish that those of you who know me, see my posts, read my posts, will think of me and perhaps send me an email, or send me a message on my surgery support page, or call me if you know my number. Heck, email me and if you pass the secret service ID test I'll send you my cell phone number. I need your support. I need backbone, and I need to know you all are there for me....because inside my soul, I'm a tad bit scared. And I think some of you post op tummy tuckers know what I mean. Thanks for being there now, and in the future. Warm generous hugs to all Stacey W 310-155 TT @ 10/27/06 Dr. DiNick @ Barix -Ypsi Wow...it's coming up 3 weeks from tomorrow!!!

Can we have your old clothes??? Not your undies, though. Hey, you get new undies! Much fun, will require shopping, which is always good. Sounds like you're getting excited about this. Is the wait harder for this or for the initial wls? How long are you scheduled to be in the hospital?

Stacey, You've come such a long way.....please be proud of yourself for being a stong woman. You've changed yourlife, and you are an inspiration to so many on this board. We're all here for you....in spirit, in postings...in thoughts and prayers! Brenda

Stacey, I know it is scary. But I am telling you, you will just be amazed with the results. It's been 10 months for me and I still just can't believe how happy I am with the results. Dr. DiNick surpassed all of my expectations. I really do mean it. I hope you know that. You will look so different in your clothes - you will love to shop. I really do feel blessed that I was put in his care. Take care, Carey

Hey my Kidney Stone Buddy! You want this! You have a backbone! You want this! YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Being scared is being human. It would not be normal to NOT be scared. Remember back to your surgery and you will probably recall you were scared then too....but you came out just fine. Hang in there and if you need a visitor after surgery, just drop me a line (I live 20 minutes from Mt. P). Michelle P.S. But I might have to bring my little munchkin with me (he's 2-1/2)!

Stacey, I know that you will be fine for this surgery. I had a form of this about 11 years ago, to take some preasure off my abdomen to MAYBE keep the hernias away. (It did for about 9 years, then I got another one). I do remember being sore, but after all my hernia surgeries I was always sore. Just that this time I had an incision that was about 36 inches around (I was still big then). I know how you feel not knowing, I feel the same way for my RYN, but you have been there and done fine so I hope that I will too. You will do fine, you are in good shape now and can exercise soon after to help with the healing. Just think of ridding that horse and not rubbing on the saddle horn, if your saddle has one that is (do you ride English?) I ride western now and am always rubbing on that darn thing. Best of luck, and you will be in my prayers, Ann

*Crazy Huge Hugs* Silly rabbit, fear is for other peeps, not us losers who've already jumped over the biggest hurdle, having the wls. You're fit and fab, with less flab, so enjoy and celebrate the awesomeness of yourself. Think of the upside - as was pointed out, NEW CLOTHES! More fun trips with friends, more silly sunglasses, and less wiggle when you dressage (sp?) on your lovely horse. Less of Stacey to love all the more! So take a deep breath, smile and stick out your tongue at yourself in the mirror at least once a day, and tell yourself, "self, this too shall pass." Love ya! Mel

WOW. PARDON THE CAPS BUT I WANT YOU TO HEAR THIS: HOW COULD I BE THE LEAST BIT NERVOUS OR ANXIOUS WHEN I HAVE ALL OF YOU BEHIND ME???????????? Stacey W

Hey Stacey, You have done a marvelous job at your WLS. As I have stated before, I am in admiration of the accomplishments you've made. You undoubtedly have all of my prayers and well wishes for your surgery. What ever you need help with, just let me know. I will do whatever I can to help keep your spirits up. I trust everything will fall into place for you after surgery so you can accomplish your goals. Then you can come back to Frankenmuth so we can run a road race or two in some new WAY COOL!!!!!!!! glasses. But next time, we have to get the hats to match. This will make us totally accessorized and the envy of everyone!! Hugs to You, Phyllis

Hi Stacey! I am actually new here and can see what a supportive site it is. I completely agree that an annual or semi-annual meeting would be great. I also support you 100% on your surgery. Mine is in one week 10/13 (yes its friday the 13th but no superstiion here). I am a little nervous on the pain but after losing that much weight I want it more than anything right now. Oh how wonderful it will be to bend over and not have your stomach skin touching the floor...lol. I am sure you will do great as you have so far So I will be thinking and praying for you.