I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Everyone, I am so proud of myself, we got back late last night from Great Adventure. We took our daughter Erin for an overnight stay and two days at the park on Saturday and Sunday. We had taken her when she was little and she was sick and could not enjoy it and we always promised her we would go back, well we did and I had a fantatstic time!!!! I was so thrilled to be able to walk around the park, not get out of breath, not get overheated and my legs and back did not hurt for the first time in years. WOOO HOOO!!!!!!! This was one of my many wishes when I decided to have the surgery and I accomplished this wish. I can't tell you all what a great feeling it was not to be miserable and to enjoy going on rides for the first time in many, many years. My husband Tom was so proud of me and so thrilled to see me happy. Its been a very long time, believe me. I felt like a kid again, going on the water ride, the merry go round, various other rides and walking around for two days. We had soooo much fun. I almost started to cry I was so thrilled!!!!!!!!! I just wanted to share with all of you how great I feel and how proud I am to be finally able to enjoy things with my family again. My daughter was so thrilled that her mom could finally fit in the seats on rides and not get sick or not be tired all the time. My happiness showed through her eyes and I was so proud. Thank you god for this great gift of a new life, I am so blessed and so happy its overwhelming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend and I hope I did not miss much on the board. Hope you all missed me as much as I missed you. Have a great week everyone. Debbie, I am so sorry I missed the meeting tonight. We had alot of appointments today with the dentist and then I had an ultrasound, and then my dad's birthday tonight. I really was going to come too, but by time we got home I was exhausted, we had gotten back so late last night form New Jersey too. I promise guys I will get there soon. This has been a crazy summer for us with so many parties and picnics and this week is our vacation so we are doing alot of day stuff. I am having so much fun too. Take care everyone and I hope to see some of you soon. My love to everyone in my WLS Family!!! Hugs Kim Callahan

Congratulations! Take a I hope to one day say the same thing! I had to walk a few blocks from the parking garage to my building today and even though I did better than I have in the past...I still HURT so bad and had shortness of breath and dizziness...I too want to be able to hang out with my kids and not be a "drag"! More hope coming from this site! Thanks! Nancy J*

Thank you Nancy, Good luck sweetie with your journey, if you ever need to talk don't hesitate to contact me. hugs KimC

Hi Kim, I just want to let you know how very happy I am for you! You have a beautiful little girl you obviously adores her mother and wants to be with her. What a nice thing to be able to share an amusement park with her! She will always remember that. I am very proud of your success. Keep it up! Love, Sandy

Hey Sandy, Your looking good girl. Thanks so much for your kindness. Yes I love my daughter very much and she is a blessing to us. I appreciate all your positive cheer-ons to me. Thanks so much Hugs KimC

Hi KIm, I am so happy for you and your family. Erin must have been so excited to be able to have you by her side the entire vacation. Keep up the great work. I can only hope to be in such a great position to spend a day in the park with my daughter and not be sweaty and have an achy back! Hopefully my day will come soon! Congrats again! Nancy K

Hey there Nancy, You keep positive kiddo, your turn will come. I am praying for you. I am always here for you if you need to talk. Thank you for your lovely response. Hugs KimC

Hey Kim, I told you that you will fit all of this rides there!!! It touched my heart when your daugther is so happy that you rode all the rides with her. It means her and you ALOT!!!!!! When you see your doctor then say BIG THANK YOU to him for gave your life second chance and back so you can enjoy your life now. Yes we missed you and hope to see you tonight at post op meeting if you can make it . What is your next goal ? Hugs Kathy K

Hey Kathy, Thanks for your caring and encouragement all the time, your a great friend and I love you for it. Your always there for me and you always know the right things to say too. Your the best. Sorry I missed the meeting. Hope to see you soon sweetie. Thanks again!! Hugs KimC

Good for you! It is so good to hear these kinds of stories. Proud of ya! Bet you can't wait to go back!! Phyllis