Lfrank
Feb 16,2007
I first went to the WLS meeting at OHSU in July of 06. I had prepared myself knew what I needed and it has taken until now to get an approval. But I am approved. I am short on time but wanted to begin telling this long story. I will have a appt with My Dr. On March 12th and surgery plan for April 10Th Let the games begin!!
I currently weigh 335lbs Ouch!!! I really said it. My goal is about 155lbs. Once I was approved for the surgery I now have started looking for a Plastic Surgeon. I want to be ready when and if I need it.
I am a single Mother of 4 Twins 21, Two sons 17 and my newest addtion 2 years. I am 40+ but feel 20 at heart . I am so ready for this.
I was never over weight as a child nor teen. I was always too skinny, size 6 some 8. At least that is what my family said. I did some modeling, pagents etc. I had a tough time during a breakup , stress of being a single parent of 3 that I support on my own and gained during my depression. That was almost 16 years ago. I gained to a size 12-14. Stay there for about 4 years 16-18 stayed there about 3 years and then I hit the big digits.Depression had left but the struggle I started with my weight did not. About 5 years ago I lost to a size 12 so proud of myself. Got pregnant and gained over 110 lbs. I have not been able to shed this . I have a friend that had surgery that I supported when I was losing. I told her this was a tool and if that was not the last time I had this struggle I was going to use it. So here I am. I am excited. I love life and life loves me. I want to share one of my favorite life quotes with you.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
by Marianne Williamson
I am ready to serve the world. Even greater than I have been. Look out world!
