Thanksgiving thoughts in the pool.

Thanksgiving thoughts. Today when I was at the YMCA for my Aqua size I went in the big pool to swim some laps and I actually completed 8 laps in a row in which I was VERY HAPPY for. One my last lap, tears started to running down of my face thinking about where I was a year ago. A year ago I couldn't't hardly walk from my living room to the kitchen I was so sick in my lungs and the extra weight made it so much worth. I was on so much medication and have almost given up ever having a normal life again. My sight was always fuzzy because of diabetes. But then I quit smoking (November 30, it has been a year already) and signed up for the information meeting with Dr. Aranow and here I am a year later feeling real good and jumping around on land as well as in the water and some of those emotions and thankfulness came right out as I was swimming my last lap for the day. I am so thankful that I have gotten a new chance of life, I feel so blessed that I was fit to have this surgery and that things only have improved for me since my big day on October 6, 2203. There is off cause so many more things I'm thankful for like family and friends, but being in that pool and swimming laps like I once did really brought out the feelings of appreciations for getting healthy and happy once again. Thank you for listening and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you loving and caring people out there. I wish for everyone of you that you will reach your goals. Lots of hugs and best Thanksgiving wishes from Tove

Tove, Reading your post made tears of joy for you run down my own face. I know that agony you've described and it is always with me, close.....I will never forget where I've been. What incredible strides you've made in such a short time!! You are so supportive to everyone on this site. We all love you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!! love Cheryl

Yay for you Tove! Congrats on your wonderful progress in this short time. Just wait- there's so much more to come!!