You are wonderful. I am grateful. (long)

Thank you Sandy, I am grateful for the prayers. I feel them underneath my wings already! ALMOST TIME to wrap things up around here and head to the airport. Yikes. Cindy

Good morning, Cindy! Thanks for a heart-felt posting.  You sisters are awesome---what a terrific support system you have! And such beauties, to boot! To have surgery with a lower BMI means that there are potentially life-threatening health conditions present. Why would this be a reason for discrimination on 'support' boards???  I can't figure it out... Good luck and God bless.   May your procedure go smoothly and without a hitch.  (Make sure you have pain meds for the trip home!) See ya on the losers' bench!! **SUE**

Cindy best of luck to my "favorite" sista LOL, I am praying for a safe journey . Just think in 48 hours you will be on the WLS bench and I will be a new "mom". (A new kitty mom for those of you who are going hmmmmmmm.......heehee ) Can't wait to hear how it goes!

I'm so happy for you! It was great to see a post from you.  You've now crossed the line and are no longer a lurker.  Welcome to the other side! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers today.

Very nice post, like everyone said very creative. I wish you the best on your surgery dear!!! Keep us posted on your recovery!! ~Jodi~

You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you start your journey. You are on your way!

Very visual post Cindy.  It's the teacher in you! Best of luck and prayers go with you on your literal and figurative journey. Take care. J

That was a great post, Cindy. I hope and pray that all goes well with your surgery. And I think it's great that you are able to to do something about your weight at a lower BMI. I wish that option had been available to me before I got to the morbidly obese stage. Good for you for taking care of you! Jean B.

You brought tears to my eyes. Great luck this weekend! Meridee

Cindy, you are certainly in my prayers - may God bring you through this surgery and give you a smooth, uncomplicated recovery!    Your writing is very eloquent, and touched many people.  Thank you for putting your thoughts out there for all of us to relate to. As for the "lightweight" thing?  Pish Posh!  NOBODY would put themselves through this if they didn't feel it was their last best chance to get healthy!  So whether you've got a 60 pound journey or a 300 pound journey is irrelevent.  SHAME ON THOSE WHO JUDGE BASED ON NUMBERS!!!  They aren't any better than people who judge those who deal with obesity.   God Bless -