My first 6 months....
I truly can't believe that it has been 6 months today that I had the surgery of my life. I also can't believe the changes that has happened since then either.
I am so glad that I had this done. At first I was afraid but all of you helped me through that and after some problems with swelling I was off and running. Thank you so much for being there for me and letting me know that the questions that I asked and the fears I verbalized were not stupid and a waste of time. No question or fear is stupid as we all learn.
Here I am after so many WOW moments in my life. I can go through the turnstyle at Mendards and not go sideways now, i can buy clothes in the misses department and not the womens, I can go to the store and walk and walk and walk and not get tired. I had to start using a cart before my surgery. I can cross my legs now and my foot even dangles,I went to the movies and I fit in the seat with a lot of room beside me, I can bend over and get things off the floor with ease. I am at a loss of words, and those who know me find that hard to believe, at the things that have happened to me.
I feel so much better physically also. My diabetes is under control with diet and exercise, my back doesn't hurt me near as bad as it did, and my heart is doing great. I know that there is such damage done to my heart that it isn't going to get better but the weight loss has taken so much strain off it that the tests show it is working better, at a normal rate in fact. I also know that there is so much wrong with my back that I still have to be very careful and take care of it but I am not in constant pain with it anymore.
God has finally given me a life that I am able to live and for that I will be eternally grateful. I just exsisted in this life before and that is no fun at all. When you get a taste of real living you realize just what you have been missing out.
Most of all this surgery has given me so many new family members, those being all of you. It is because of the surgery that I found out about this site and all the wonderful, loving, helping and knowledgeable people on it. To say thank you to you all just seems to be not enough but I know there is no other words to say. Thank you over and over again for the love, acceptance and help that all of you have given to me. I look forward to many years of friendship and fellowship with all of you and the ones that are yet to come.
MY LIFE ROCKS AND I LOVE IT AND ALL OF YOU MY FAMILY!
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
DEAR BRENDA,
IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE 6 MONTHS HAS PASSED ALREADY FOR YOU! THERE ARE TONS OF "WOW" MOMENTS AHEAD- "TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD- HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER".
ISN'T IT WONDERFUL TO KNOW WE HAVE SO MANY MORE YEARS ADDED TO OUR LIFE BY BEING HEALTHY? LIVING EACH DAY IS A JOY, AND FULL OF DISCOVERIES- YOU HAVE MANY MORE WOW MOMENTS & DISCOVERIES TO ENJOY!SEIZE THE DAY & HAPPY 6 MONTHS RE-BIRTHDAY!!
(((((HUGS)))))
ELLEN
(((BIG HUGS)))
Ellen
starting wgt. 271#/178/ goal-155#
Loving God,family,friends & life!!!
ENDURE,
BELIEVE 
& NEVER GIVE UP
! WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
!!!
Ellen
starting wgt. 271#/178/ goal-155#
Loving God,family,friends & life!!!ENDURE,
BELIEVE & NEVER GIVE UP! WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!Ellen, I know that I can hardly believe that it has been 6 months. His love certainly does endure forever and for that I am gratefull. I know that I added so many more years to my life and now that it is as wonderful as it is I am so glad about that. I have learned a lot from you and want to thank you for that.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Brenda,
Happy 6 months! I always look forward to seeing the posts from those 'looking back'. That first 6 weeks is such a scary time for most and so full of changes. By the time 6 months roll around though, you are getting use to those same changes. After a year, hopefully, you embrace those changes so that each year after that will see you still holding on to them. As time goes on, there are more and more Wow's! I know for me, the one that stands out in my mind was being able to fit in the captain chairs for my diningroom table! I am the only adult in our family who can....now. Well..without a tight squeeze..lol.
Many, many congrats..and you have been a wonderful addition to our family on here.....I just can't wait to meet you!!!!
Sherri
AT GOAL!!
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Never allow someone to be your Priority while allowing yourself to be their Option......
Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway...
Sherri, thanks so much. I want you to know that I have learned a lot from you and know that I will continue to. I like reading all the newbies who are just out of surgery and they find some of the first things that are wonderful. I can relive my first things at times through them. I know that you probably feel the same way about all of us that are new to this. Thanks so much for the help that you have been to me.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Brenda, happy 6 months!!! You sound so positive and cheerful and thrilled with LIFE....I love reading your happiness! It just glows off my screen, and you are such a lovely person....what a wonderful "look back" at all the changes you've experienced since your 're birthday'.
Hugs!
Amy
Highest/Day of Surgery/Current (8/15/09)/Goal (mine)
262/240/150/145ish
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