Charlette C.

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HelpMeRhonda !! 20 years, 10 months ago

MAny prayers and blessings for a safe and uneventful journey. 7/10/02 OPEN RNY

Charlette C. 20 years, 10 months ago

Allison Osborne - I totally understand your experience! God is GOOD!!! And all the time God is GOOD!!!

Charlette C. 20 years, 10 months ago

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you AMOS members!!! I have a confession. I didn't truly understand why so many of the members of this site would write things like, "This site is great!" or "This site is a God sent" until TODAY! Don't get me wrong, I know there's a lot of information here about WLS. But because I'm an avid internet researcher, finding more information is great, but didn't really impress me to the point where I would say "This site is God sent." Again, until TODAY! Allow me to elaborate a little. (This may sound strange to some.) After a recent doctor visit, I learned that my weight has increased to 280 pounds. In my mind, I suddenly realized that I'm not just "a little overweight", but I'm down right FAT! As a matter of fact, I'm morbidly obese!!! The realization of being classified as a morbidly obese person, for lack of better words, FREAKED me out!! I have been depressed every since I learned this little tidbit of information. So I went to a Bariatric Surgeon to start the process for WLS. Yet again, fear and depression set in. Until today!!! Why TODAY???? Well, inspite of being scared of WLS and being depressed for a number of reasons, I would come to this site and read the message board daily. I would read the message board and member profiles for most of the day. I don't know why, but TODAY I realize that I'm not alone!! That there are other people who have similiar experiences. I feel inspiried by ALL of your stories. (Both the good and the not so good.) I now know that I can succeed at having the surgery and succeed at weight loss just like so many people on this site. I feel calm. I'm not afraid anymore. Thanks to the support I received from members of this site, I suddenly remember that God is not the author of FEAR. I must have FAITH that everything will be okay. So, as of today I will not longer allow little demons to control my thoughts and feelings because I know that I'm not alone. I have GOD, and I have a new family. I am a member of the AMOS family. Thank you for excepting me, embrassing me, and listening to me. Words can not express how grateful I am to everyone. Thank you again. Charlette

Charlette C. 20 years, 10 months ago

I feel sooooo melancholy today. I know that it's my decision to have WLS, and the opinions of other people shouldn't matter, but I'm really upset about the things that my mother said. I don't know...Maybe she doesn't realize that she says hurtful things sometimes. Maybe she doesn't understand that this is a time when I really need to be encouraged, not discouraged. The relationship between my mother and I is obviously not a good one, but I continue to pray that maybe one day she'll realize what I need is a MOTHER and not a jealous friend. I'm just venting. Thanks for listening.

SHU-SHU 20 years, 10 months ago

Charlette~*~ I read your post and your profile and I just had to tell you to stay encouraged! As you begin your weight loss journey, not everyone will approve, but this is your decision alone...You will feel so much better after you get that weight off...don't let anyone tell you any different. It will be rough at first, but it is very much worth it. If you have any questions...I am here for you!

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 10 months ago

~*~I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.

Charlette C. 20 years, 10 months ago

Hello everyone, I had my first consultation on Monday, August 4th. The doctor, Dr. Christopher Hart, is very informative and nice. I was pleased to actually get an appointment so quickly. My psychological evaluation is scheduled for next week, and I go for pre-op testing in early September. Dr. Hart said that I will probably have surgery in October. I'm stunned!! I truly didn't expect for things to move so quickly. I know that the process is a lot longer for some people, and I appreciate the smooth journey thus far, but for some reason fear has set in. All of a sudden I'm terrified. I told my mother about me having this surgery, and she told me about a friend of hers who had the surgery, lost 200 lbs, then regained the weight and more. I spoke with someone else and they told me about a friend who died. I know this is a major surgery and there are risks, but for some reason I feel paralized with fear. Is this normal? Or am I weird or something? I'm serious about losing weight and becoming healthy. I don't know what my problem is. Does anyone have any advice? -- Charlette Corey

Charlette C. 20 years, 10 months ago

Hello everyone, I had my first consultation on Monday, August 4th. The doctor, Dr. Christopher Hart, is very informative and nice. I was pleased to actually get an appointment so quickly. My psychological evaluation is scheduled for next week, and I go for pre-op testing in early September. Dr. Hart said that I will probably have surgery in October. I'm stunned!! I truly didn't expect for things to move so quickly. I know that the process is a lot longer for some people, and I appreciate the smooth journey thus far, but for some reason fear has set in. All of a sudden I'm terrified. I told my mother about me having this surgery, and she told me about a friend of hers who had the surgery, lost 200 lbs, then regained the weight and more. I spoke with someone else and they told me about a friend who died. I know this is a major surgery and there are risks, but for some reason I feel paralized with fear. Is this normal? Or am I weird or something? I'm serious about losing weight and becoming healthy. I don't know what my problem is. Does anyone have any advice?

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 11 months ago

Best wishes to you on your wls approval process. May your wait be a short one and a approved one. Hang in there and try to stay focused and POSITIVE~*~Hugs~*~

MommaAngel 20 years, 11 months ago

HI CHARLETTE I just want you to know that I am praying that everythng will go smooth as you journey to the losing side. LORD BLESS