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I really just felt this morning was the time for me to post my thoughts. I hope you take time to read this and know I sincerely love my OH family.
My wls journey began May 28, 2008. But my real journey started April 29, 1966. I had a wonderful set of parents and was raised on a farm with a christian background. I had 7 siblings and most of them have been the biggest blessing ever in my life, as were my parents. Truth being said, I was a very torn up, broken soul because of one brother that changed my life for the worst. He destroyed me inside and out. That being said. I fed my pain and agony for more than 30 years. Then when I finally got the strength to admit to the world that he had molested, beaten, and destroyed me... I had the power to find myself. I went to St. Vincent's and got the help I needed to bring the real me out of the shell of 300 lbs of anger, hurt, and disgust that I had hidden behind. My WLS journey is about so much more than the pounds I have lost. It's about the strength that God has given me to become the person he intended me to be all along. I hide within myself trying to protect my heart from the world. Now, with God's help, I have pursued the surgery. It was the best thing I have ever done for ME! I know who I am now. I am a better mother, a better sister, a better wife... and a better ME! It's not about the weight. It's about believing you are worth it! It's about what you deserve! Don't ever let anyone destroy you or take away your self respect. Turn this whole journey into a process of restoring yourself.. not just your body. Even people with "perfect" bodies are not whole and complete. I have learned way more about myself thru this journey than I ever dreamed. God has blessed me and I want that for each one of you!!
May you be bless today and always!!!
Huge hugz,
Tracy
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans i have for you says the Lord, Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future!
My wls journey began May 28, 2008. But my real journey started April 29, 1966. I had a wonderful set of parents and was raised on a farm with a christian background. I had 7 siblings and most of them have been the biggest blessing ever in my life, as were my parents. Truth being said, I was a very torn up, broken soul because of one brother that changed my life for the worst. He destroyed me inside and out. That being said. I fed my pain and agony for more than 30 years. Then when I finally got the strength to admit to the world that he had molested, beaten, and destroyed me... I had the power to find myself. I went to St. Vincent's and got the help I needed to bring the real me out of the shell of 300 lbs of anger, hurt, and disgust that I had hidden behind. My WLS journey is about so much more than the pounds I have lost. It's about the strength that God has given me to become the person he intended me to be all along. I hide within myself trying to protect my heart from the world. Now, with God's help, I have pursued the surgery. It was the best thing I have ever done for ME! I know who I am now. I am a better mother, a better sister, a better wife... and a better ME! It's not about the weight. It's about believing you are worth it! It's about what you deserve! Don't ever let anyone destroy you or take away your self respect. Turn this whole journey into a process of restoring yourself.. not just your body. Even people with "perfect" bodies are not whole and complete. I have learned way more about myself thru this journey than I ever dreamed. God has blessed me and I want that for each one of you!!
May you be bless today and always!!!
Huge hugz,
Tracy
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans i have for you says the Lord, Plans to prosper you, not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future!
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 296# 5/28/08 Panni removal 150# 3/8/10
Tracy,
You have come a long ways. I am so proud of you. You are a wonderful inspirations and hope that you continue to inspire others the way you have me. I wish you all the best and am sorry for what you have had to go through just to find yourself. I hope to get to know you better and you are a blessing in so many lives you just don't know it. Keep it up girl!!!!
You have come a long ways. I am so proud of you. You are a wonderful inspirations and hope that you continue to inspire others the way you have me. I wish you all the best and am sorry for what you have had to go through just to find yourself. I hope to get to know you better and you are a blessing in so many lives you just don't know it. Keep it up girl!!!!
Leigh Ann (Momof3ds) OH Support Group Leader
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
Thanks Traci for sharing your story.!
I am so sorry to hear what you have struggled with for so many years. Thank God you are now finding peace and finding the beauty of who you are. I believe others will find your story an inspiration to use this journey to change what is on the inside along with our outward transformation.
I too am feeling the need to use my WLS experience as the start of finding the reason for the void in my life that I tried to fill in the past with food and unhealthy relationships. Unlike you, I still don't know exactly why that void is there. I just know I have always felt it. I have very few childhood memories. What I do remember are not as traumatic as yours but yet I do always remember extreme sadness and loneliness. I have started to remember a few experiences of types of misconduct that was directed at me. In fact a few have been sexual in nature. As of yet no one thing explains all my pain. I am working with a counselor in an attempt to find some peace. My weight loss gave me the encouragement I needed to make this next step.
Thanks again for sharing your story. God bless.
Kim
I am so sorry to hear what you have struggled with for so many years. Thank God you are now finding peace and finding the beauty of who you are. I believe others will find your story an inspiration to use this journey to change what is on the inside along with our outward transformation.
I too am feeling the need to use my WLS experience as the start of finding the reason for the void in my life that I tried to fill in the past with food and unhealthy relationships. Unlike you, I still don't know exactly why that void is there. I just know I have always felt it. I have very few childhood memories. What I do remember are not as traumatic as yours but yet I do always remember extreme sadness and loneliness. I have started to remember a few experiences of types of misconduct that was directed at me. In fact a few have been sexual in nature. As of yet no one thing explains all my pain. I am working with a counselor in an attempt to find some peace. My weight loss gave me the encouragement I needed to make this next step.
Thanks again for sharing your story. God bless.
Kim
God has blessed us with you. Thanks for sharing your story, we all have one but are not always able to express ourselves. You are truely a gift from God. Joy and Peace to you.
I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do
the something that I can do.
Edward Everett Hale
Onederland 1/26/2010
Thank you so much for posting this about your life. It was a journey that you won! I am so happy and feel so encouraged by your accomplishments.
I wish many years ago I would have learned how to cope with my feelings instead of feeding them!
Tracy, I wish you many more happy days full of love and blessings. I love the verse you posted as I have read that one over and over. My verse has been Phil. 4:13...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
God Bless you,
Kristie
I wish many years ago I would have learned how to cope with my feelings instead of feeding them!
Tracy, I wish you many more happy days full of love and blessings. I love the verse you posted as I have read that one over and over. My verse has been Phil. 4:13...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
God Bless you,
Kristie
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