My One Year AND Onderland!
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Hi all!
For those that don't know me-I am Therese Marie. I am 42 and today is my year anniversary for WLS.
Besides the amazement of a whole year passing by-I also made a personal goal of being in ONEDERLAND on this day!!!
*Don't be laughing at those ridiculous tiny toes! It's a family trait! LOL!
One year ago today-I was staring at the IV in my arm and looking back and forth at my Mother and my BF. I received a call from my son (he was 22 last year) and my older sister. I told everyone how much I loved them and when I closed my eyes before going under-I thanked God for the life I was given. I told him I had no regrets and I was at peace and so grateful for the days he had given me.
I remember waking up and thinking "I have GOT to walk-walking is important!!" LOL! And I did get up and walk when I got back to my room- the nurses couldn't believe how hard I was trying. The moment I woke up-I knew it was only because the God of my understanding wanted me to make it through and I owed every ounce of TRY I had to myself and to Him. And try I did-and I have. And it is my pure intention to continue.
One year ago today-I cried when I got up in the morning-because my body hurt. I also cried because I didn't want to be seen in public. My physical and spiritual humiliation had reached full force and I refused to leave the house unless I had to. I though in terms of my body-constantly. Did it hurt? Did it fit? Did it show? I was engulfed by my body in every way possible. I didn't have much time left-I was told. It was up to me.
I decided to do it. It's a gift-and today I STILL treat it as a gift. Today-I can fit, I can walk, I can ride a bike and I can blend in-in a crowd-which was my BIGGEST wish! Sometimes when I hear some good music-I just start to dance. Yes-I can just take off dancing and moving!
Today-I think of many other things throughout my day-besides my body. I can now consider more of my LIFE. Who do I want to become? Who am I now? What would I like to offer this world? What can I give? All of this-because I have less flesh. Less flesh, more me.
I imagined a million times what this would be like. Would I be a different girl? Would I be incredibly popular and have folks lined up for miles just to behold me? LOL! No! I see now-that the only thing that has changed-is that there is less body for this woman. And in that alone-I have more life.
MORE LIFE. MORE LIFE. MORE LIFE!!
May you also have the same. It's my wish for all of you who woke up today-and cried.
Friday-I leave to go to New York City. I plan to WALK AND WALK and WALK and just BE there with all the other wonderful human beings! LOL! This is the girl that did all her grocery shopping online last year.
THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE.
Peace,
Therese
Thank you to those who loved me then-and love me now. Thanks to those that saw my beauty then-and see it now. Thank you to those who could see through my pain-to my potential. You are precious to me.
**Another special thanks to Obesity Help. Without your support and services-I would never have had such a wonderful resource for information and amazing social support! THANK YOU!
Hi all!
For those that don't know me-I am Therese Marie. I am 42 and today is my year anniversary for WLS.
Besides the amazement of a whole year passing by-I also made a personal goal of being in ONEDERLAND on this day!!!
*Don't be laughing at those ridiculous tiny toes! It's a family trait! LOL!
One year ago today-I was staring at the IV in my arm and looking back and forth at my Mother and my BF. I received a call from my son (he was 22 last year) and my older sister. I told everyone how much I loved them and when I closed my eyes before going under-I thanked God for the life I was given. I told him I had no regrets and I was at peace and so grateful for the days he had given me.
I remember waking up and thinking "I have GOT to walk-walking is important!!" LOL! And I did get up and walk when I got back to my room- the nurses couldn't believe how hard I was trying. The moment I woke up-I knew it was only because the God of my understanding wanted me to make it through and I owed every ounce of TRY I had to myself and to Him. And try I did-and I have. And it is my pure intention to continue.
One year ago today-I cried when I got up in the morning-because my body hurt. I also cried because I didn't want to be seen in public. My physical and spiritual humiliation had reached full force and I refused to leave the house unless I had to. I though in terms of my body-constantly. Did it hurt? Did it fit? Did it show? I was engulfed by my body in every way possible. I didn't have much time left-I was told. It was up to me.
I decided to do it. It's a gift-and today I STILL treat it as a gift. Today-I can fit, I can walk, I can ride a bike and I can blend in-in a crowd-which was my BIGGEST wish! Sometimes when I hear some good music-I just start to dance. Yes-I can just take off dancing and moving!
Today-I think of many other things throughout my day-besides my body. I can now consider more of my LIFE. Who do I want to become? Who am I now? What would I like to offer this world? What can I give? All of this-because I have less flesh. Less flesh, more me.
I imagined a million times what this would be like. Would I be a different girl? Would I be incredibly popular and have folks lined up for miles just to behold me? LOL! No! I see now-that the only thing that has changed-is that there is less body for this woman. And in that alone-I have more life.
MORE LIFE. MORE LIFE. MORE LIFE!!
May you also have the same. It's my wish for all of you who woke up today-and cried.
Friday-I leave to go to New York City. I plan to WALK AND WALK and WALK and just BE there with all the other wonderful human beings! LOL! This is the girl that did all her grocery shopping online last year.
THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE.
Peace,
Therese
Thank you to those who loved me then-and love me now. Thanks to those that saw my beauty then-and see it now. Thank you to those who could see through my pain-to my potential. You are precious to me.
**Another special thanks to Obesity Help. Without your support and services-I would never have had such a wonderful resource for information and amazing social support! THANK YOU! 
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on 11/28/07 5:44 am - FL
on 11/28/07 5:44 am - FL
I like your attitude! Have a fabulous time in NYC. Be sure you tell us all about it when you return. Christmas is a great time in New York!
Congratulations Therese! I am so happy for you. You have done so wonderfully. You are such an inspiration. Your post was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. I would say keep up the good work, but I know that you don't have to be told in order to keep it up.
Have a great time in NYC. I can't wait to see your pics!
Hugs,
Valorie
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