Counting Blessings and in TOTAL Awe!!!!!!!!

Good Morning CT OH Family, I guess some of you may get tired of my singing my praises to God but just as I am addicted to this place, I am also addicted to what He has blessed me with. I woke up this morning, 5 days post-op, and realized that the only "evidence" I have that I had major surgery last Monday are the 5 sets of staples in my stomach. I feel out of this world fantastic!!!!!! I knew in my heart that God would be with me but I had NO idea just how much. As I write this, tears of joy are streaming down my face. There is no emoticon that can express what I am feeling. I came home on Wednesday and had lost the 9 pounds of IV fluids by Thursday. Here I am 2 days later having lost an additional 9 pounds. My "official" starting weight was 307. Today I weight 287. That's -20 pounds and I have just begun! The only problem I have had is when I paniced about too much fluid making me sick and not enough making me dehydrated. That has "fixed" itself with the responses I got from you wonderful people. I am now taking in 60-70 grams of protein per day and 40-50 ounces of liquids in addition to the protein. Yesterday I started walking other than getting from one place to another. Today I will increase that by just a tad bit. I WILL NOT overdo. I have the best PT in the universe ... GOD and He let's me know what I can and cannot do and I WILL listen to Him! I am SO very proud of me for what I have done yet KNOW I could never have done it without putting everything in God's hands. Thank all of you once again for all your answers, support, thoughts and prayers. Without you and your caring, loving ways what I feel today couldn't be possible. I HAD to share my feelings right now ... they are FAR too awesome and overwhelming to keep them to myself. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy 307/287/170

Hi Sandy, I will never get sick of hearing the goodness of God and what he has done in anyone's life. My journey almost a year ago through the WLS process was nothing less than a miracle. I had a few road blocks and it seemed that every door opened almost immediately (long story). Everyday that I wake up I give thanks for his goodness in creating the opportunity to change my life and health. Last night I cried in a dressing room...I needed some pants for work as I didn't have anything "springy". I tried on a size 12...too big...tried on a size 10....still too big...a size 8 fit like a glove....I just cried for joy! I never would have thought in all my life I would EVER see that small a size...I started at a 26/28 in pants/tops. I bought 2 pairs of pants in a size 8!!! I can SHOUT for joy right now! Other pants I tried were a 10 others an 8 but a little too snug for my comfort...but I thank God for this miracle. Enjoy the journey Sandy it's sooo worth it. Mickey

Hi Mickey, Greatest CONGRATS on your miracle. I know what you mean about road blocks. When I decided to put this in God's hands, I had no idea how many road blocks could come up and go down at the same time. They proved to me beyond a doubt that God was in control. I know I couldn't have made it without Him. Enjoy those size 8's and wear them with pride ... you have earned it and then some. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy 307/285/170 start/present/goal

Hey Sandy, More people should take the time to take inventory on just how blessed they are. Some spend so much time looking forward to things they want they get no enjoiment of just how much they already have! So, Feel the warmth of your faith and let it be the rock you stand upon to get you thru both good times and bad. Be Well, Julio

Hi Julio, I sometimes wonder if my telling and praising God turn people away but I have decided that God never turned me away and I owe Him the praises due Him. I, too, look forward what's ahead but consider myself blessed that I can. It just never ends and neither will my rejoicing. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy 307/285/170 start/present/goal

sandy, you are an incredible woman,always be proud of the good lord above,i am feeling the same way as you,my surgery was the 6th of april,and i too feel fantastic,i go to bingo,took kids to an easter egg hunt with my friend melinda whom also had the surgery and we had a good time.i actually lasted the entire day.dont know how much i lost yet,wont know till the 28th,but i can wait..lol.so anyways,you better be at the picnic,its gonna be a really great time,take care and god bless,,,cyndee

Hi Cyndee, I will ALWAYS be proud of the things God has brought to my life. It's just that at times I tend to get a little carried away and it turns people away. That's not going to stop me though ... I have too much to tell to keep it to myself. You are doing fantastic!!!!! Who would have thought that it was possible to be so active so soon after major surgery? Amazing doesn't seen to even come close. I bought a decent scale before surgery 'cuz I am just too nosy to wait. I find myself on it a couple of times a day right now. I know I will have to curb that urge but for now, I'm really enjoying watching it go down every time. I came in right after the board dance and I have no doubts the picnic will be a real good time. I'm also going to cgo to the support meeting on Monday at Middlesex, hoping to meet at least some of the fantastic people who have helped me get this far. {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy 307/285/170 start/present/goal BMI 46.6/43.3

Hi Sandy! Your posts are always so warm and positive. Your kind heart comes shining through every time! It's wonderful that you are feeling so good! With God all things are possible! I hope you and all those you love have a wonderful Easter Sunday! Rejoice! He Has Risen! Angie

Hi Angie, All I can say is what you see is what you get. Having said that, you made me blush, not to mention cry. (Al says I cry at cartoons. ) My Easter got a fantastic start ... I saw the sun rise which has always been a beautiful symbol to me for this incredibly blessed Holy Day. You and yours have a wonderful Easter!!!!! {{{{HUGS}}}} Sandy 307/285/170 start/present/goal BMI 46.6/43.3 I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!