Im new to this...figure I better hop on board

Hi everyone, I have been reading faithfully so many things about a lot of you. I am moved and really touched on how so many of us have the same story. I was not an obese child. Actually I was VERY athletic and was a runner(sprinter) that broke all kinds of track & field records in Canada. It was a car accident that almost took my life. Many years of physical pain and emotions that really put on the weight for me. But now I am doing 100% better emotionally and I am really ready to get better again physically.(My dream is to run again) Why I am writing this is because I was suppose to have surgery 5 days from now but it was postponed to March 29th. I am really bummed out. Please someone cheer me up!!! Kim

Don't feel like the lone ranger. I too, started out thin, and watched myself baloon up to where I am today. What's another month to wait? Myself, I just received a letter from my insurance provider saying I've been approved. I'm hoping to get a date with the surgeon, soon. On the other hand, surgery scares the bejeepers out of me. The last time I went under the knife, it went terrible for me. So I'm not really pressing too hard for a date. Anyway, by this time next year we'll both be slim and more agile than we are today. Just gotta think big picture. Hang in there. DD

Hi David Thanx for the encouraging words. I know the time will be here before I know it. It has been a long road for me. I know it is in God's timing. I noticed you are from Holland, MI. I was raised in Sarnia, Ontario Canada across from Port Huron,MI. Married a wonderful man from Warren, MI. North of Detroit. We have been up to Holland a few times for the festivals they have had. Very nice place. Kim

Kim, I read your post, and thought of my sister. She was an amazing athlete, also. She went to the state of Michigan track meet 3 years in a row for 200M and 400M hurdles. She won a full ride scholarship to Ferris State for volleyball, but got married and had 4 kids before 25 instead. In 2000 she was involved in a car accident that shattered the hip, ankle and femur of her left leg. She's also struggling with her weight now and has been denied WLS by her insurance co. Even though they'll pay for hip replacement surgery every 6 to 10 years. If your ever in Holland again, I'll introduce you to your "cosmic twin". Good luck with your journey. DD

*hijack* Hi David. I wanted to say hello, as it is really nice to see a Dutch name on here! I was born and raised in NJ, but I went to Calvin College - I am sure you have heard of it (and yes... I know of Hope, but Calvin rules! LOL) Just wanted to say hello. I still consider GRR as my second home... could I have found a job out there, I would have stayed all those years ago! Wendy

Wendy Greetings from the land of wooden shoes, windmill cookies, and pig-in-a-blankets FYI, your Calvin Knights won a buzzer beater over Hope last night to advance to the Div. III tourney. It was a classic battle in the Dutch wars. Another heartbreaker for the "good guys" from Hope Good luck on your upcoming date with the surgeon. It won't be long and we'll be doing some slam-dunkin' ourselves Keep me posted, and "come home" for tulip time, sometime. DD

Hey Wendy!! I just moved from GRR!!!!! I miss it terribly but its nice to be back in texas around family! I miss the river, and Rockford, Osta's, and the Cheri Inn....BUT I do not miss the snow OR the icy roads Rita

Hi DD!!!! I used to live in Holland, MI!! Go Hope!!! My alma mater!! Woohoo!!! Also my brother had RNY in August...like you his last experience with surgery did not go well. However he came through the RNY surgery with FLYING colors and has now lost 100 lbs!! He looks and FEELS incredible and I am SO proud of him. Blessings to you as you wait for your date! Rita

Oh boy! Another wood neck We made the right decision by taking control of our weight. Don't even look back. Keep your eye on the prize! I'll say a little prayer for you on the 23rd of March. You'll be finer than frogs hair. I'm hoping to be a "Marcher" too. We'll see. Stay in touch. DD

Hey dont worry about it! I originaly was supposed to go in on the 19th of Jan. Tricare pulled the rug out from under me exactly one week before the 19th. I have been fighting with them ever since. I just got the approval today and I am scheduled for the 16th of March. So yes while we may not be going in on our original dates, and yes were bumed out it dosent mean that we arent getting it still. Besides its better late than never! I was also a thin person, actualy Im technicaly considered one of the lightweights here. But I dont let any of that be discouraging or make me feel like I dont belong here. Everyone here has been soo sweet and encouraging that I feel right at home.