Needing your love and support (LONG)

You know what you mean to me so I am just going to tell you again I love you and failure is not in your life.  You have inspired so many, me included, and now you need some support from family.  I think you can see from the response how many are here for you!!!

Hi Connie,
You mean so much to me ..You are an amazing, strong, courageous woman and Great  friend. I Love you dearly!!You are a true inspiration to all that knows you. I see your struggles and so many of US have those same daily struggles. You are in no way a failure!! I am here for you anytime and please know You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I Love You!!
Michele

Connie,
I read your post this morning and wanted to reply but couldn't find the right words because I was also reading about myself in your post. I too, as you know, have gained a vast amount of weight and feel like I just want to give up.  I have avoided getting together with other members of the message board because I was embarrassed about my weight gain. I have been struggling with gain for quite awhile now and don't quite now how to get it under control. I tell myself "today is the day" but come noon, I screw that up! I have had a lot of changes in my life over the past year and I guess I have just let myself go out of depression, or I don't know, fear. I need to pull my head out of my ass and get moving again. I feel defeated already but I really am not willing to give up the fight. I am here for you and I want you to know that. Maybe you and I can be sounding boards for each other. I love you dearly and respect the hell out of you for posting this. I have lied to myself long enough and think you just helped put things in perspective for me. See, there you go, still helping people even in your hardest times. You are an angel. 

Sincerely,
Gail

I love you Connie and you will ALWAYS be special to me.

Hi Connie! When I read your post, I had to respond.  I think it took a lot of courage to write what you did.  I also believe you helped someone today.  You may never know who, but someone reading this who lurks can see that WLS is not just a procedure then BAM you are cured of obesity.  And, we are humans and I don't know one person who does not struggle with the very things you have listed.

Being obese incorporates everything we see about yourselves regardless of what the scales read.  Habits and beliefs that we have been indoctrinated into or developed on our own, these are real issues who haunt most people on a daily basis.
 
You are not alone in your journey to wellness. You have a few thousand comrades with you many who get on OH daily, looking for that laugh, hug, or understanding we need from each other.  Each day may be a struggle but each day starts new with the hope that today will be the day.  I hope by just opening up about it, you have made tomorrow a little easier to start.

You are a real rose in a world of thorns! If I can ever do anything for you, please let me know.
Peace,
JMJ
Nanci