In the paper...

I write for our local paper so seeing my name in print isn't a big deal but I wrote a story about a guy going through gastric bypass for last Sunday's paper (he's an OH member but had his surgery in June so he doesn't post here, obviously). Anyway, my editor also asked me to write a first-person column about my own experience and I was really nervous about it because it's sort of personal and I'm sort of shy to begin with but also I'd never written about myself before. As a journalist, you're always writing about others. Anyway, I decided to do it because I thought maybe it might help others going through the same thing and I thought I'd share it here just because you guys are always so supportive (and probably could relate to some of it)! here's the link: http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/health/article/0,1375,VCS_154_4981812,00.html

Too funny! I like your sense of humor. The article was enjoyable and entertaining to read. I felt as if you were writing about me and my experience. Thank you for sharing. Marta M. :0) 287/154/size 8 ?

awwww thanks Marta

Thank you for sharing your story with the board. What insight. I enjoyed it very much and would look forward to other articles!

Thanks Vicky! I knew maybe you guys could relate! This is the other article that mine accompanied http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/health/article/0,1375,VCS_154_4981818,00.html

Girl you are BOLD.......Talking to us is one thing but tellin' the world.

Hahaha. Not so bold... I was really scared to write it... But in hte end I figured I was asking others to let me in to their personal experiences for the main article so I should be willing to be open too. Plus, I figured if it could maybe help someone else, it would be worth it.