Seriously, It's a miracle!

How in the world do you describe to anyone who's not walked in your shoes the feeling you get when you can live again? I can't even begin to explain how some of the smallest things to people that do them daily mean so much to someone. The things we often take for granted. People who struggle with putting on their shoes, can't fit behind a steering wheel, can't walk, can't get a simple shower or bath, can't walk to their own mail box. I look back many months ago now and think to myself, that was ME! I call myself crazy for wanting to get up and down in the bathtub. Just to say I can do it. Just to see I can fit. Going to church and being able to sit in a normal chair again and not feel the seat digging into your leg or thinking you might break this chair. Knowing I can walk to any store I want to and not be winded or wonder where the heck am I going to sit down once I'm there. Going out to eat and praying they have chairs without arms or something you might not break. What a relief to not stress over and over about these things. I think back on things and I'm reminded all the time what life has to offer and I'm so happy to have been given my new chance. I was thinking just the other day, wow. My one leg use to be 60 inches around, it's truly a miracle to be able to walk again! My one leg was bigger around than I am now!! I've posted some recent photos on my profile so check them out Amy 615/275/Healthy (-340 pounds)

Hey Amy. lookin great!! I can't even begin to imagine how much better you feel. You an inspiration to us all. hope your doing well.

Thanks Tony, I can't even begin to describe how much better I feel! I see you are going to see Dr. Nease, he's really a wonderful surgeon. Cares about his patients. You've got a good one there. Good luck with your upcoming consult with him! Amy

Thats such an awsome post Amy! I know how it is being SMO as I have gaind so much weight over the yrs that I am now basically confined to my home. I can;t do many of the same things you had trouble with. You are very inspiring to me and give me hope that one day I will be able again to go out of my home and enjoy life so much more! Lori

amy, thanks for the inspiring post. u always know what to say and exactly how to say it. ive read ur profile many times and it always gives me hope. hope that i can maybe do this too. thanks again for sharing. lis

amen. had most of the same issues, amy. the truly sad thing is that i started to accept them as normal. now i know - with the help of my tool - that i can fight back. and my final goal, too, is to get to healthy. thanks so much for sharing and verbalizing what so many of us feel. have a great week hugs dorthe

Amy, Thank you so much for putting into words some of the things that we as SMO deal with daily. You are such an inspiration to many of us here. Your journey has helped me go forward with my tool. I am so thankful to have found OH and the support I get here. Have a great week. Anita

Amy, Thanks so much for sharing. You have done so incredibly well! I think most all of us can relate to what you are saying here on the SMO board. It is truly miraculous! Lori 384/272/170

Amy, I am so proud of you! Your miracle is a true inspiration for me. I agree, that in time I too might be seen as crazy, excited I fit into the tub or an armed chair. I however am not even scheduled for surgery yet... intime, I pray, I shall be able to write a posting such as yours. Thank you for knowing how it was for you... so you can now remind us how it can be. Take good care, Aunt Pam