Hi everyone,
For many years I never thought that I would get as far as I am. I was complacent to think my life was doomed to being unwell, ill; and unhappy with myself pretty much as is the rest of my life! But thank God for Dr's with the talent to help all of us with WLS! I still have quite a ways to go in my book; but I can see light at the end of the tunnel finally!!! I thank my hubby, children, and friends from OH for all their support in getting me this far. I was at work yesterday when a long time customer came in; and she truly did not recognize me! Ater I spoke to her she was in true shock; she grabbed me a hugged me. She told me how proud of me she was of me; said to everyone I worked with how absolutely marvelous I looked. It was a bit overwhelming; and my co-workers were a little green.. Then when I got home our neighbor was having a garage sale. She had some nice small clothes (sizes my big booty hadn't seen in years); well I got some thinking I will fit into these soon.. Guess what I fit into most of them already!!! I am so happy with all this and feel so overwhelmed I cried! I never want to go back to my old ways; and old size!
From size 24 to 16, and even a few 14's already. Words can't even begin to express all the emotions that are realing around inside me. Still at times when I look in the mirror I see that poor big girl who has had such battles! Isn't it wonderful when we feel like we are finally winning some; and there is light at the end of our tunnel??!! Whatever I face from here on out I can do with pride, courage, and committment; knowing I am not alone, and I will get there eventually! I am not only a new person on the outside; but beginning the long journey of self acceptance as well. I was always the gal who never fit inside or out of her body; but by the grace of devine powers, and others there go I. I was the fat ugly catapillar turnning into a bright glowing butterfly.. We can all do this together. I am quite up today; but that does not mean I don't still have my struggling days too. And with the love, support, encouragement; we will all make it to the other side together.. Sincerely heartfelt, Judy R
