womeninharmony
Sunday, January 22, 2006!
WOW!What a way to start the year!
Praise The Lord Everyone,
I can start by saying that if in All our ways we acknowledge HIM, HE SHALL direct our path!!! I am so glad that the Lord lead me 2 Gastric Bypass! I have been obese all my adult life!!! Of course I didn't think that I was until I had my 1st child (1990) and I saw if written in my file!!! What an awakening! After having my other 2 kids 1992 & 1998, I never lost any of the weight! But I was still healthy, mobil, beautiful etc...etc!!! I know you've all heard the story, about how inside every fat lady, there was a skinny one dying to get out!!! "Sike"! This did not apply 2 MOI!!!! I didn't have that testiomny!I was Go-Jous! My husband thought I was Gorjous & my entire family said that I was as beautiful on the inside as I was on the outside!!!! I came out of work after I had my son Immanuel in 1998! I noticed I was having back problems. This resulted in me not being as out going as I was, as entertaining as I once was. Over the years it began to interfere with my interactions with people!!!! I am very much "The People Person"! I love getting family & friends together and just have a ball! My body aches & pains were increasing and I finally began to get concerned! Finally I asked my Dr. who had NEVER mentioned ANYTHING to me about ANY type of weight loss program, pill, surgery, life threatening ilnesses, NOTHING!!!! It wasn't until I mentioned it to him and asked if he thought I would be a good canidate for Gastric Bypass his reply was "I think you would be a perfect canidate for Gastric Bypass"!! "I mean why wait until you develope such disease as Hyper-tention, diabeties, heart failure,etc..etc!!" His response was not only life-changing but also thought-provoking!!! Like, had I NOT asked, whould he had EVER said ANYTHING to me about my obesity!!!! "Did he care at all!!! I mean I was Blessed that I don't & didn't have any life threatening diseases no pressure, no high cholesterol, just my aches, pains and the fact that I'm not getting around as much because I can't stand for long periods @ a time! So based on my doctor's rsponse, I took a two fold step!!! I found a new doctor....which is something I always wanted to do but didn't because I had been going to him since 1985! Even when I did complain about my agony he's just prescribe something!! And I also called the Barix Clinic!!! (HOORAY!) What's neat & unique about my case is that one of my closes friends, whom I could always share my weight stories with was away in Chicago and desided while away that she was gonna get the surgery too!!! When she returned to Philly, she called and said that she met someone at a church function & they had had Gastric Bypass Surgery!! They had told her about the Barix Clinic!! I had already called the local hospital nearest me for the second time!! But as she began to share what she heard about the Barix Clinic we decided to gowith them!! We got a consultation (July 22, 2005, 2 weeks after we called!!!) I got my letter of aproval first she got her's shortly thereafter!!! We were estatic!! We were able to go for All our testing together, found out we both had Sleep Apnea & were called back for a second test!!! We are scheduled for surgery on this coming Thursday, January 27, 2006!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Iam really looking forward to this, my children are excited, supportive, mu husband, brother & 3 sisters. All my family has been great! I have several nurses in the family and they are all gonna be on call ig I need them!! Everyone @ the Barix has been awesome thus far!!!Dr. Kaczmarski & his assistant Andrea are a Blessing! He was honest, upfront, humorous and well mannered! I can't wait to write back when I am able to sit here after surgery! I know at least 12 people who have had the surgery over a period of time & they have all call to root for me!!! I never thought I was TRAPPED until obesity robbed me of my mobility, my good times, my independence, but the devil is a liar!!! I will no longer be bound, now I can honestly say, I'm coming out to save myself, and MANY others! I have always been Blessed with the ability to bring people together, That's a gift from GOD and I don't take it for granted! That's why the devil had me blinded because he knows when I get free I won't just stop at me, from leading others to freedom! I plan on being like a Harriet Tubman, helping to set the captive free!! With the help of Jesus I know I have the victory. I can do ALL things THROUGH CHRIST which STRENGTHENS me! ....Stay Tuned!
Becky....My Family Calls me "The Rose"! You can too if you'd like.
My Hobbies are, Reading The BIBLE, Writing Poetry, Talking...There's nothing like a good conversation! Quality time with my husband, kids family & friends! I love meeting people & being an encouragement to others!
I'd really like to hear from you! You can reach me at [email protected]
Monday, January 23,2006
Hello,
Today is a rainy Monday, one could get easily depressed, but not I!!! I am just 3 days away from the key 2 my deliverance!! My surgery is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2006. I am estatic. I have been reading everything I could get my hands on and also loving the many stories and other people's account about their journey! As a matter of fact now that everyone is gone for the day I will take in a few more testimonies. God is good! Smooches! Please keep me in your prayers!! God Bless You! Thanks!
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Praise GOD From Whom ALL Blessings Flow!
Well I am very excited, my surgery is Thursday, January 26! I am here with my daughter Destiny who is not in school today. She is 14, & wasn't feeling good this morning. I,m sure she will be a big help once I am back home! I am praying for every one who is scheduled for surgery & thos who are on the road to recovery, myself included! My husband just brought me some Alaskin Crab Legs. I have been wanting some for weeks so he wanted to be sure I got them before the surgery! I will be going to breakfast with my sisters & my girlfriend who is also having the surgery on Thursday. She wants to remain anonimous, and I respect that but not me! I have always been one that wanted to help anyone at anytime. So if posting & sharing could somehow encourage someone else then I am there! I have been ssooooo Blessed by the many, many, testimonies I ahve read & I will continue to read even after my surgery! I love how you guys come back & post even after time has passed! I will do the same. Through this site we the obese & formally obese are like one big happy family! God Bless the creators of obesityhelp! Until next time, Pray 4 me & mine as I pray 4 you & yours. God Bless
Well, Praise the LORD everybody!
Today is Wednesday, January 25,2006. Tomorrow is the BIG day! I will be having surgery! I haven't gotten an angel yet to up keep my page but, that's cool cause@ least I can say I know I've been appointed several to watch over me in surgery! Thank you Natalie, Dawn, Cyndi, T.T, & Sharon for your prayers & words of encouragement! Thank you also to those who have been praying for everyone affiliated with this site! You are all truly God's Appointed Angels! If I can I will post tonight, If not, as they say I'll see you on the LOSER'S side!!! Continue 2 Pray 4 Me & Mine and I will do the same for You & Your's! GOD IS GOOD ALL The Time!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
BECKY R. CHILDS*************************************
WOW!!!!
JANUARY 26, 2006. I WILL BE IN SURGERY IN ABOUT 4 HOURS!!! I AM FILLED WITH EVERY EMOTION!!! TODAY IS THE FIRSTDAY OF MY LIFE!!!"IT'S MY BIRTHDAY IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 ME!!! i WILL BE HEADING TOTHE BARIX CLINIC SOON!!
THANK EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN & WILL CONTINUE TO LIFT ME UP BEFORE THE LORD! mAY he bLESS YOU AS HE BLESS ME!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL. & AS THEY SAY...I'LL SEE YOU ON THE LOSER'S SIDE!
BECKY R. CHILDS*************************************
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Sunday, February 5, 2006
Praise The Lord Everybody,
Well, it's been it has been 11 days since i had the surgery! All the Praise Honor & Glory goes to God from whom ALL Blessings flow! My stay in the Barix Clinic in Langhorne was the absolute best hospital stay ever! EVERYONE was kind, sweet, helpful, politeful, sympathic, empathic, professional, loving, caring, concerned, motivational....you get the picture. There is nothing like "going through" and having a snotty, ignorant nurse or doctor who just agitate you to no end! I am so glad I was there and that the Lord has placed a staff there that is second to none! Dr. Kaczmarski was
polite as usual. Very warm and polite. All of the nurses were awesome. I dohave not one complaint! I met a lot of nice people some of who I know I will be in touch with for many years to come! I can't wait to return this week to see if I've lost anything. My kids seem to think that I have but we'll havta wait & see! A big GOD Bless you to all those who have e-mailed me, signed in on my surgery page & those that have been praying for me! I am getting around fine, walking the floors today is the longest I've stayed down stairdthough. I feel good! I have a friend "Loree" please keep her in prayer.She is having the surgery on Monday, February6th! I am so happy for her. Pretty soon I'll have a whole team of friends here in Philly to work out with!! I'll check in with you guys soon and "THANKS" again!
BECKY aka The Rose
Thursday, April 27, 2006
PRAISE THE LORD,
My God, it has been a long time. I do apologize for the delay. But I have been having so much fun!!! For the first time in years, I am able to move around without being in PAIN!!! I am really enjoying my life once again! My children are so glad to have me able to be active with them again! My husband is just amazed @ my energy level. It really pleases me to be able to take some of the weight up off of him. He was so thoughtful, caring & sympathetic to my pain & discomfort. He was doing all the shopping for the house & kids but this past Saturday, we went to the market together, to Walmart's, the Dollar Store, and I was not tired, hurting, nor was I stuck in the van waiting for him to come out!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! GOD is GOOD ALL The TIME!!!! I am really getting around! I forgot to get a scale while I was in Walmart's, that's ok, I'll just have to make another trip down there soon. I have been walking up a storm!! Hanging in the malls once again, I am so gald the Lord gave me this way of escape. It pays to be obedient to the spirit!!!
I had been asking the Lord to deliver me from my agony & HE did.
I am scheduled for another visit to the Barix Clinic on May 4, 2006. I am really anxious to find out just exactly how much weight I have lost. As of March 6, I had lost a total of 51 bls. I know I've lost a considerable amount of weight by now
Shout Outs to Vikki, Dawn, Jeanna, Loree, Youlanda, Natalie, Connie, Cynthia, Deana, all of my new found friends @ Obesityhelp!
love to my favorite & only brother Arnold , his wife Sirena, My niece Channie, & my nephews AJ & Brandon In Germany! I luv y'all!!
Until next time. I will be praying for those that are scheduled for surgery, those who are waiting to hear form insurance companies, & those of us who are already on the losing side! God Bless You All!
Becky Hawkins Childs
