Support!

Sep 27, 2012

 Someone posted about supportive people and I wrote the following as a long reply.  I then decided that it deserved to be a blog post as well. 

I am warning that this is a long post!

I know exactly where to start: My husband.  He is my partner in all ways, and I am lucky to have him.  I was big when I met him and only got bigger.  He made me feel loved, sexy and desired during all times.  He never harped on my weight, he did express concern when a doctor mentioned more and more problems were coming up.  He stayed strong through the weeks leading up to surgery – when I was freaking out.  When I was tired and miserable, he took care of me.  He drove me to and from school every day and at times stayed with me when I needed him to.  He has been my cheerleader throughout this entire process.  I honestly do not think I would have been half as successful at this surgery in this quick of a timeframe without him.

Oh, and he hasn’t killed me yet for all the shopping.  J

 

After this I would have to go with my family.  My mom had RNY 7 months before my sleeve, so it is nice having someone to talk to that “gets” it.  She was sad that she couldn’t fly here for my surgery – and almost tried to anyway.  But I convinced her that a) her pre-scheduled vacation was more important and b) I wanted her to save her money for my wedding.  She cheers me on and enjoys my success.  Next to her would be my kids.  They really didn’t complain when we cleared the house of chips and 90% of the carb stuff.  They like some of the new foods.  My son, the want to be chef, helps me come up with many of the recipes, suggesting ideas to tweak them for more flavor or protein.  My little girl (who is a tomboy) comes out of her normal role to help me shopping.  Those two were my driving force to have surgery – and their approval and encouragement make this journey worthwhile.

 

I would go with my friends.  My best friend lives in Canada – and she has been behind me 110%!!  We do “virtual shopping” together.  I go shopping, take pics and send them to her and she gives me valuable fashion advice.  I lack fashion sense.  So if I am wearing a cute outfit, odds are that she helped me put it together from 2000+ miles away.  I love her to pieces and know that she is here for me all the time.  I also told the few friends that I have made here in California during law school.  They all were supportive of my decision – not one had a bad word or anything other than concern for my wellbeing.  I have been very fortunate to have made such great friends, and am thankful for them every day. 

 

My new OH friends, particularly Jenn and Alison.  Not only are they supportive here on the site, I find them both to be quite inspirational.  I can text them a million times a day about useless crap – and they listen and reply.  Some of the best stress relieving days I have had this year has been out with one or both of them.  Those two are beautiful people, inside and out, and I feel quite lucky to have made their acquaintance.  People from OH are wonderful!  This site has been supportive, but the best part of it has to be the real life friendships it has given me. 

 

I am one of the fortunate souls tho.  I have been lucky to be surrounded by some quite wonderful and supportive people.  I cherish each and every one of them.  

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