hello, new member here..........

hello, I am not the canidate for the surgeory. I am the bf of some who is a candidate. I joined because my gf needs all the support she can get. I met lissa on -line almost 6 yrs ago, we became friends, and then alot more. I moved from arizona to be with her, i support her every way possibe. with all her trial and brick walls she runs into, its nice that she has a place to go where she can meet friends and talk about her probs. She is basically a shut in, she will not go out much unless its to the doc., and friends is what she needs. W ith our vehicle not running anymore, its difficult to go anywhere, I do hope that she succeedes in every way, i love her for the person inside, not the appearence outside. For her to be happy and safe, she has to have the surgeory, to live a normal life. To her, a normal life is a dream, and she does not believe it will become a reality. thanks for reading this, Kenny.

Welcome to the board Kenneth and Lissa!!! This is a wonderful place for support and love. Lissa, this was the best thing I could have done for myself. I have taken my life back and I an so thankful for having that opportunity. I wish you luck on your journey!!! Keep us posted on it. Melissa

hello kenny, first i would like to say you are a great man,,,,,i have a bf who thought i should just diet,,,,its funny,,,we have been together 4 yrs he sees it(weight) come and go,and come and go,,,lol,he dont understand,,if he was there for me more maybe i could have kept it off,,,but hes judge mental,,,,just dont eat,,dont tell me your problems i have problems of my own,,,or just stay the way you are,,,,,anyway,,,,im glad your gf has someone like you,,,,,i wish the very best for her,,,im only one month out and i have a long way to go,,,,if she has any questions,,,just ask on here and if they have the answer they will try and help,,,,,,good luck,,, friends, sandy

Hi Kenny and Lissa I want you and Lissa to know you're not alone. We hear you, we empathize with you, we understand you, and most important we are here for you. This is a place to vent, to share, to ask questions, to learn, to teach, to find hope, to dream of all the possibilities that a healthy life can bring, and to realize that our dreams are obtainable. There are no judgements, encouragement is what we share as we all travel our simular, yet unique journeys. I know you're probally nervous, and a little scared Lissa, but dip your little finger in our frienship well, and taste. The water is never bitter Welcome!!! Welcome!!! Welcome!!! Tonya

I want to apoligize to e1 *****sponded. I did not know until tonight (me being blonde) that i am to respond in here, i responded to a couple of them via e-mail. That being said I want to say, I do not feel like a great man, or a special person just for standing by Lissa. I often feel I am letting her down, i support her. I love her very much and if I could give my life so that she may be healthy, I would do so with out any reservation. It seems, every time thing are heading in the right direction, we get another strike against her. In the past month , i have lost my job and our only car, is now nothing more than a large paper weight (broke down) in our drive. I do not know what will happen, in the near future, but for the present, lissa has had an offer from someone to drive her to the doctor, a total stranger. I didnt think there were people like us left in the world much. we live in a very small town. and to go anywhere, you have to have transportation. thank God there are kind souls still left in the world. I am glad there is a place to go where people let me speak my mind, with out saying things or judging Lissa, because she has a medical condition. Thank you all so very much, your all very kind. Too kind. Kenny

Melissa, I see from reading you're prior post that you've already have sipped from our friendship well...WELCOME Darlin', Welcome!!!

kenny...... what a wonderful person you are. this group of people has been a God send to me. both you will find both support and genuine friendship here.

Kenny; Thank you so much for joining me here on this site I had no idea you going to. It means alot to me that you are standing beside me. I love you more now than ever hun. I must say I haven't been a member for very long on here and already I have felt more outpouring of real concern and fellowship and a real sense of family if I may. I have met such kind and warm people on here and I feel so blessed to have found them. Hugs and Love; Melissa :love:

Let me add to the welcome, Kenny! I'm so sorry to hear about your transporation problems -- been there, done that, HATED IT! I'm delighted you've joined us, and delighted to hear how supportive you are of Lissa. We're behind you both in every way! Blessings to you! Lisa

I love my doggies as much as the next person - I have 6 Huskies!! But, I HAVE to tell you, I jump every time I see your picture. LOL