Grateful

Apr 02, 2011

 I've been thinking about sharing my recent experience and thought now would be a good time. When I had my RNY in 11/2008 I knew it would improve my health and may save my life from my obesity related health problems. I never thought it would truly save my life. On 12/22/10 my neighborhood was over run my tons of mud and debris. When we woke up at 6am we were already trapped in the house by 4 feet of mud. We couldn't open the doors but knew we had to get out, now. The mud was starting to pour in around the windows and doors. I could feel the pressure on the walls and knew the walls just may give out. I looked around and figured the kitchen window was our best bet. With the help of my uncle and another resident we opened the window and got the screen off. I grabbed my dog and climbed out the window. I fought my way though the mud and current. Around our cars, now floating. Up our long drive way and across the street out of the whole mess. Within minutes the back door gave out and the mud overtook the house. The current was so strong that it toppled all the appliances. We made it out alive because we were physically able to get ourselves out. I never would have been able to get myself out of there at 262 pounds. We all have bad pouch days when we wonder if we did the right thing by having WLS. I can tell you first hand that being able to save your own life redefines grateful. My message is to keep at it. The water, exercise, protein shakes and new lifestyle can be overwhelming but you never know when it all may save your life in more ways then one.

Thanks,

Danielle

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