Why I had WLS...excuses and tears...(xpost)

Thank you for sharing such an emotional journey!

Ms Shell - thanks for sharing that with us, what an amazing post.  I sit here with goosebumps because that could be me one day.

Thanks for the reality check. BTW, your Mama's looking down on you with a huge smile!

Thanks Ms Shell for sharing your journey with us.

It made me think about my reasons for WLS.  I have lost my Mom and Dad due to diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart problems and Cancer.  Both were overweight.  I felt like I was a walking time bomb and knew I had to do something.   Sometimes it takes things happening that wakes up but the important thing is we WOKE UP and we ain't never sleeping again...

Ms Shell

That was amazing. You are such an inspiration to us all. I know your mom would be all smiles and tears (if she's anything like me) hearing you say all that.  She inspired you and now you inspire us.
Thanks a million.
CyndiK

me, too!

my Mom was in great shape but my Dad had heart disease for decades before he died at 72. too damn young.

tell you what, Ms Shell, that was the most inspiring post I've read in a long time.

I'm going to do a few exercises when I get home from work today. just a few today and tomorrow.

Saturday, I'm going to the Y again.

thank you!

I have lurked this board for two years and learned a wealth of information and received much inspiration.  I had my VSG in September 08 and have attained my goal weight, and this is the first time I have ever posted---ever---don't have an avatar, wouldn't know how to set up a ticker!  But Michelle, today, for the first time you drew me out of the shadows with your poignant post.  I cried as I read it and am so moved by your reflection.  Thanks for putting into words what so many of us feel.
With a family history of heart disease and diabetes, I saw "the writing on the wall" .....may none of us ever forget where we came from or where we were headed. 
Blessings to you,
Grateful Girl

Right from the heart, and what an impact you are having.

You do it, and keep that promise to yourself.  I know you'll make it all the way.

You have such a wonderful insight to your situation, and you are making something beautiful out of a desparate place in your life.  You do honor to your mother, and the Temple Builder.  You are an amazing person.  I am just sitting stunned at the depth of your words.  You spoke the truth from your heart, there's no doubt about that.  Wow.  You are going to be so very successful, and you have inspired countless others as well.  Blessings to you on your journey.

This is why I wrote down your name for the person who ispire me in oh. 

You take care of yourself, here I send you the biggest and of the day!!

Ivannia. 

Well said... well said. I'm currently in a semi-reverse situation: I'm losing weight due to the surgery and sticking to the program, but my mother *really* needs an op and can't afford it. This is mostly my fault, because she and my step-father split the cost of mine (what was left after insurance). I'm hoping that in the next year or two maybe we can set aside some money and see if we can force insurance to pay...she can barely walk; she's inching closer to diabetes; her thyroid is screwed; her stomach really stresses her heart, etc. Anyway, thanks much for the post.