Judith H.

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Debbie B. 21 years, 2 months ago

Judith - I've read your profile page - what an inspiration you are! You are obviously a fighter and a survivor and that's what this entire AMOS group is! Someone sent me an email today that said "If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it." I needed to hear that today, as I get depressed about the waiting. HOpe it helps you too! We are about the same age (I'm a couple of years older) - please keep in touch.

Sharon Neva 21 years, 2 months ago

JUDITH~~YOU ARE NOT ALONE~~~~When you wonder what is coming....tell yourself that the best is coming....the very best that life and love have to offer....the best that God and His Universe have to send....Then open your hands to receive it.....It's yours.

cat P. 21 years, 2 months ago

My Prayers are with you, For an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Cat Price

Cyndi W. 21 years, 2 months ago

Hi Judith, We have a separate support system over at Delphi Forums at http://forums.delphiforums.com/Bariatric/start There are several of us in California (I'm in Torrance) and we are very supportive and its a much nicer site as far as postings go. So please join us. You don't have to pay to join Delphi on the "basic" plan (which is what I have). So come on over.

Sharon Neva 21 years, 2 months ago

JUDITH~I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ON YOUR BIG DAY ~~ May you always have an Angel by your side..... Watching out for you in all the things you do...... Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days......Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true......Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun.....Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide......May you always have love and comfort and courage....May you always have an Angel by your side......Someone there to catch you if you fall, Encouraging your dreams... Inspiring your happiness... holding your hand and helping your through it all.

Tami D. 21 years, 2 months ago

Judith, I wanted to share these thougths with you, before surgery this is what kept me on the track to a better life, afer surgery I took the time to put these thoughts into words to share with others... At this point being scared or nervous is perfectly normal. We all are. The thing I really found ironic for me and for others as well is that we fear the complications of surgery, what might happen, but while we sit there day to day MO.. do we ever truly fear the complications or even what we KNOW WILL happen if we stay that way. It¡¦s funny how the brain works. You KNOW as a MO person you will or have gotten high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and a host of other complications, but when we think about it, do we really fear that as much as the small possibility of surgical complications? We KNOW that as a MO person our likelihood of premature death due to the MO is almost a guarantee but yet, we fear to the point of losing sleep that we will be the one of the small percentage that will die from the surgery. Did you lose sleep worrying about dying before the idea of surgery came about? I know for me I rarely did, even though I knew it was a strong possibility. During my time preop when I was going through my terror stage.. ¡§oh my goodness what am I DOING to myself???¡¨ I tried to always think back to what drove me to the decision to have surgery. During the first 4 weeks post op when I felt like S**T I went back to the same thing.. This really helped me. I knew things had to change and would change, whether or not I chose surgery. Either they would change with surgery for the better or without it for the worse, but I accepted that life as I knew it would change either way. So my decision was to change it on MY terms, for the better. Here I am now, nearly 8 months post op, minus 110 lbs. and a new person! I can move, live and feel healthy now! My risk of death due to MO is gone, I have no more high blood pressure, pre diabetes, asthma, sore muscles (except from the occasional over work out in the gym ƒº ), sleep apnea, or stress incontinence. I can play with my kids, I can shop in a normal store for clothes, climb a flight of steps, and I no longer feel like when I walk into a room, store, meeting, or my kids school, that I am the center of attention due to my sever morbid obesity. Mentally I am so much happier, I don¡¦t stress over food, I don¡¦t stress about my weight, I no longer wake up in the morning thinking about how I will fail at yet another diet, or how I am going to get through another day. I have energy, happiness and a future again. That is what this decision for surgery and the surgery itself did for me. I pray it will do the same for you. You will be in my prayers as your surgery comes closer and on your date of surgery. May God provide you with a safe complication free surgery and a quick pain free recovery. May you also see all your dreams and goals fulfilled

babybear67 21 years, 2 months ago

I Said a Prayer of Healing for you -- body, mind and soul -- That God would bring you comfort to restore and make you whole. I prayed you'd be surrounded by His awesome love and healing, Dispelling all anxiety or pain you might be feeling. Finally, I prayed you'd be uplifted by His grace, and feel yourself enfolded in the peace of His embrace. Wishing you all the best on your journey for a healthy happy new you. Godspeed. Maureen

Becca K. 21 years, 2 months ago

"Success is not a destination that you ever reach. Success is the quality of your journey." --Jennifer James

Naes Wls J. 21 years, 2 months ago

Hi there Judith, I read your post today. and I feel you. Try to think of something eles, and have fun with getting ready for your wls. Just think this time next year. what fun you will have. try not to stress yourself out. that's no good for you. Heres a hug, take care.

Tami D. 21 years, 2 months ago

Judith, My dr. didn't do all those tests either! I had a good simple surgery and am doing great now.. Don't worry you will make it fine. Good Luck, and I will pray for a complication free surgery and a pain free quick recovery! May all your dreams and goals come true! God Bless Tami