singing is my life.

i should really say was my life. i loved singing was even going to go to school for it but i lack the confidence especially with my weight i knew i'd have to sing with girls with years of training and who are thin. i have been overlooked so many times because of my weight i guess i gave up and havent sang for three years now. I dont mean to be corny but its like the deepest part of me, a longing something that makes me complete. im scared to go back to it but more scared not to. i should have never stopped!

Christina, singing is my life as well. It will always be with me whether I am on an official stage or not. It is a gift from God and no one can ever take it from me. I sing everyday while I am doing other things. It is true that once you stop singing in front of audiences for awhile, it is hard to get back up. But once you do, and you can by the way, it will come back naturally. Just do what you know you can do and try to forget about other people and their judgements. God gave you that gift for a reason, what you do with it is your gift back to Him. YOU GO GIRL!

I never let my weight keep me from singing. I have been singing since I was 4 years old. I recognize singing as a gift from God, and I love using that gift every chance I get. I hope my vocal quality improves with the surgery...I will be able to breathe correctly (hopefully)! Anyway, get back in there and sing. Best wishes from TY

Hi Christina. I agree with what the others have written. Singing is a gift from God. I help lead the singing at church. I did it before my surgery, and I am back to doing it after my surgery. It is a lot easier after losing 60 lbs.! Put yourself in a position where you are singing with a group of people. Then when you feel the urging from within, step out and "do your thing." You will have no regrets for doing it....only regrets if you don't. God bless you...and your gift of music...always. Peg

OH HONEY! HOW I AM CRYING NOW CAUSE I FEEL FOR YOU. SINGING HAS BEEN MY LOVE ALL MY LIFE. I WON AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS. I HELP LEAD THE SINGING AT OUR CHURCH AND LET ME TELL YOU AT 305 AND 5 FT 1 IN. THAT WAS ROUGH. GOD GAVE ME MY VOICE TO USE IT FOR HIM. NOW I HAVE LOST 138 POUNDS I CAN ROCK THE SANCTUARY WITH AND WITH OUT A MICROPHONE. AND I CAN BREATH THE WHOLE WONDERFUL TIME. YOU GO GIRL. DON'T BE AFRAID OR DISMAYED. GOD GAVE YOU THIS GIFT AND HE SEES YOUR HEART. LINDA

Hello Christina: People who have never had the problem of obesity can fully understand what we go through and how devestating it can be to get in front of people, let alone to speak or sing. I not only had the problem of obesity but I have an extremely wide vocal range, And when I was young was made fun of because my voice is so high. I am a 47 year old male, Happily Married to a wonderful woman and I still have people who say "Yes Mam to me on the phone. THen the issues of weight came in and for a long time I would not sing in front of people because of my voice and my size. I came to the point when I realized that I couldn't let what people said or what they thought about me deture me. I love singing and those of us that can sing realize that it is a gift from God. I have learned to like my voice the way it is because it is what God blessed me with, and most of us here have gone through or are going through some form of WLS surgery which is a step in the right direction. If singing is your life then I would say to you don't stop. When people heard me sing they began to look at the talent that was given instead of my size.... Whether we lose this weight or not we will still be the same person and we have to start doing what we feel right for ourselves and not what others think or say. Start singing again practice everyday, believe in the abilities you have and try not to let what others say deture you from doing what is in your heart. You can do it.

Hi Christina, I also love to sing but not alone. 10 years ago ( at a weight of 275) I was introduced to the Fenton Lakes chorus of Sweet Adelines. Sweet Adelines is 4 part barbershop harmony. Are group has every age from 16 to 82, and every size. I was accepted because of my voice not my size. If you go to sweetadlinesint.com you can find a group in your area. I had my WLS in April,2005, what a difference a little weight loss does. My Pre surgery weight was 292,I'm now down to 205. I can now hold frase endings longer much more breath control and can stand longer without my feet,back and everythings else hurting. And talk about a support group! I have 58 women who give me all the support I could ever need, besides by family. No matter what never give up singing, it really is a WONDERFUL GIFT FROM GOD. Louise