Not too fat anymore...

April Henderson
on 9/29/08 1:59 am, edited 9/29/08 2:37 am - Modesto, CA

I had a terrific day yesterday and I have to share it somewhere. I have been on this journey the past 5 months. I am down 110 lbs. overall and I am feeling great. One of my biggest goals since the beginning of this was to be able to go to an amusement park and ride ALL of the Rollercoasters. I absolutely LOVE amusement parks and I haven't gone in years in fear of not fitting and being humiliated. Well, Jayson and I went yesterday for the first time in nearly 8 years. I was SOOOOOOOOOO nervous before EVERY single ride that my heart literally starting palpitating! Anyway, the first ride we decided to go on was "Flight Deck" (formally known as Top Gun- a WAY cooler name by the way). Anyway... the entire time walking up to the line I almost felt like I was going to throw up. I asked Jayson if he would mind riding in the back so that if I didn't fit I could run off to the side from the back instead of where EVERYONE could see me. He VERY sweetly obliged (even though he is a front seat guy). So, the time comes... the gate opens... the looming dread still inside eating at me... I sit down in the seat... I pull down the overhead harness... I grab the belt from below... I bring it up to the buckle... I try to snap it... it DOESN'T CLICK!!!... then I realize, I'm doing it wrong and I try it again... and... CLICK! It snaps shut! The overhead harness locks. I AM ON THE FREAKING RIDE!!! I FIT!!! I almost started crying and I was so excited! Needless to say, the entire day was spent on fantastic rollercoasters (where I fit on EVERY single one by the way!). It wasn't very busy so we hardly EVER had to wait in line. And if we did, it was a maximum of MAYBE 5 minutes. It was AWESOME. Great weather, great company, and a great day overall. I even karaoke'd in front of Great America! SO FUN! Anyway, that goal has now been accomplished and I am SO thankful for this newfound lease on life.

(deactivated member)
on 9/29/08 2:05 am - So. Cal, CA

RNY on 07/17/08

April what a great day you had! Congrats on the click click and being able to ride all the rides.

Lola

April Henderson
on 9/29/08 2:06 am - Modesto, CA

RNY on 04/29/08

Thank you so much Lola!

NaomiF
on 9/29/08 2:07 am - Long Beach, CA

Dear April,

Here's to more fun times and wonderful moments for you!!

~Naomi

April Henderson
on 9/29/08 2:10 am - Modesto, CA

RNY on 04/29/08

Thank you so much Naomi! You look terrific by the way!

nrsmeme
on 9/29/08 2:21 am - Sunnyvale, CA

RNY on 10/07/08

Congrats!
I can't wait for that to happen to me. I have not been on a roller coaster in a very long time. Maybe next year. I'm glad you had fun. Melissa

I am but a caterpillar waiting to become a butterfly.