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GOTCHA! I'm gonna try to tug at your heart-strings today...
I am so grateful and feel blessed every day since my surgery because I am becoming the person I used to be when I felt I was at my best. I am becoming an even better person in all aspects of my life...physically, mentally and spiritually.
Since today is a day for being thankful, spending time with friends and family and creating memories, I am asking that instead of answering one of my trivial questions that you take a short moment to post a message of support to someone's page. There are plenty on here from our little corner of the internet who need us to show them that we are here for support and encouragement. It doesn't just have to be a newbie or a pre-op, we all need support throughout our entire journey! Maybe there is someone on here that you admire for their progress, their commitment, their humor or their candor. We had two folks leave the board this week because they have given up on WLS, that really bothered me, but to each his own. I'm not gonna beg anyone to stay that doesnt feel comfortable here. They can always come back and we will offer open arms.
I am so thankful for the fellowship I have found on here and want you to know how much I appreciate you all. WLS has saved my life (physically and emotionally) and I want this for ANYone who is/was in my shoes and I will credit the support on here for helping me get where I am today in my journey. You guys rock! LOL Thank you so much for being my WLS family, I appreciate more than you will ever know.
All my best to you on this wonderful hoilday and always...
Amy B.
-120lbs
Awwww, Amy! You did that on purpose! (Wipes eyes...) 
Well, as everyone knows, I still cannot post to any support pages, it doesn't recognize me as a member...so this post goes to everyone out there!
I too am glad to be part of a the OH family and I think it's a wonderful thing that each of us can take time out of our day to drop a line...whether it's to answer a question, post a question, say welcome, or give prayers. I wish all of you great success on your journeys and just know that we will forever share a bond. It takes a great deal of courage to go through with any surgery or to just change your life. It also takes a great deal of courage to wake up everyday "obese" and take a step out that door, regardless of what people might say or do. I am just thankful that we are finally blessed with a "tool" to help us get the chance that most of us thought we might never have. While I had many friends throughout school, I used to cry myself to sleep every night. It's hard to survive in a society were looks are so scrutinized. You can't turn on the television nowadays without hearing about the latest "fat burning pill" or fad diet. Every store seems to have an evil designer working in the back that thinks women only come in one size...super duper teeny tiny. We have had to pay a lot more money for clothes, as they need more material (not our fault it takes two towels to dry us in the morning...we just have more to love!!) People invented all kinds of food that are so bad for us, but yet, they are there...ready to eat and looking good. Models were all cut from the same mold, (toothpick heaven) and are beautiful yes, but what woman do you know personally that is 9 feet tall and weighs a buck o'five?! Let's face it...the world was not accomodated for us, so we had to make our mark and brave it anyway! That is what makes us so special, and that is what makes me so proud of you all for taking a step in your life and saying the words most dare not say..."I need help". Congratulations to all of you and I wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving and a beautiful life. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
-Phoenix
Well, as everyone knows, I still cannot post to any support pages, it doesn't recognize me as a member...so this post goes to everyone out there!
I too am glad to be part of a the OH family and I think it's a wonderful thing that each of us can take time out of our day to drop a line...whether it's to answer a question, post a question, say welcome, or give prayers. I wish all of you great success on your journeys and just know that we will forever share a bond. It takes a great deal of courage to go through with any surgery or to just change your life. It also takes a great deal of courage to wake up everyday "obese" and take a step out that door, regardless of what people might say or do. I am just thankful that we are finally blessed with a "tool" to help us get the chance that most of us thought we might never have. While I had many friends throughout school, I used to cry myself to sleep every night. It's hard to survive in a society were looks are so scrutinized. You can't turn on the television nowadays without hearing about the latest "fat burning pill" or fad diet. Every store seems to have an evil designer working in the back that thinks women only come in one size...super duper teeny tiny. We have had to pay a lot more money for clothes, as they need more material (not our fault it takes two towels to dry us in the morning...we just have more to love!!) People invented all kinds of food that are so bad for us, but yet, they are there...ready to eat and looking good. Models were all cut from the same mold, (toothpick heaven) and are beautiful yes, but what woman do you know personally that is 9 feet tall and weighs a buck o'five?! Let's face it...the world was not accomodated for us, so we had to make our mark and brave it anyway! That is what makes us so special, and that is what makes me so proud of you all for taking a step in your life and saying the words most dare not say..."I need help". Congratulations to all of you and I wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving and a beautiful life. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
-Phoenix 
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