Michelle S.

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I have been sitting here for the last 15 minuets reflecting on what I was doing a year ago today.  I was actually already at the hospital waiting for them to call my name, knowing that my life was about to change forever.  I was nervous, and I was really scared, but in the back of my mind where all the voices of TMB, telling me it was going to be ok, and that they would be waiting for me on the loosers bench when I get back.  It was that, that got be through the next day or so.  The last year has not been all roses for me.  I have been in and out of the hospital more in the last year then ever before in my life.  For you that are new, let me reminde you to sip sip sip and walk walk walk.  I did the walking part but forgot the sipping part and so I ended up dehydrated and on my first visit with my surgeon he sent me right back to the hospital where I stayed for a few more days while the hydrated me.  I have had to have a couple of endoscopys, but they finally after a few more hospital stays discovered I had an ulcer.  This is not typical for all of us to be in and out of the hospital like that.  I have people ask me if I would do it again and I say without a doubt I would do it over and over again.  This was the best decision I ever made.  I have lost 90 pounds and gone from a 22/24 to an 8.  I have energy to exercise everyday, where before I just wanted to sit around and do nothing all day long.  I have a new found self confidence.  When I was heavy I could barely look at myself in the mirror, today every time I walk by the mirror I cant help but take a peek.  I guess the best part of this journey has been becoming part of a family, that loves me no matter what I look like, and accepts me for who I am.  I am blessed.  Thank you all for taking this journey with me.  It has been a wild ride but I look forward to many many more.

My surgeon Dr. Warnock has been the best and is always there for me when I needed him, and one of the most kindest and understanding people I have ever met.  For those of you thinking about this taking this journey, let me tell you it is worth it.  If you have not checked out the Texas Message Board do it.  They are wonderful people and full of knowledge. 

Well here it is one day before my PS.  I am so excited yet extreamly nervous.  I am so glad that I have the support of my family, and friends.  My Mom told me today that she was sorry I had to go through this but gives me a lot of credit for getting it done.  She knows that it is something that has to get done, either now or a year from now and I choose now.  Mark (My DH) is also excited about me getting it done.  I just want to say thank you to all my TMB friends, and especially Tanya, Dana, Gina, and Jenny.  You have all been great.  I am so blessed to have my friends from TMB!  I am on liquid diet for now and it is hard sometimes but I know that in the long run it will be well worth it.  I will post more when I get home from the Hospital.  Keep praying for me!

Michelle