What a gift.....
Seriously, is this a joke? A dream maybe? I am afraid there will be a flash of light and time will turn back to last July and this whole journey will have been a wonderful fantasy. I am not a pessimist, normally, but this whole ordeal has had me thinking "something's gonna stop this journey in it's tracks!!". Being approved by insur, getting date, actually having the surgery, then having it actually work. I thought of a million scenarios where this would be halted in its tracks... BUT! It's been 14 days and I just weighed myself - 18lbs gone?? Is my scale broken?? Could this be true!!?!
I must now accept that the reality is: I deserve this. I've struggled, fought, hid, cried, made excuses, and whined about my weight for years. I've missed out on so much because of it. Now, I have the golden ticket and from this point on I need to accept it and thank God - smile, laugh, encourage myself and live it up as I've never done before!!
"I really don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you are alive, you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, you've got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death." Mel Brooks
I still find myself wondering if this has all been a dream and I will wake up in the morning weighing close to 300 pounds. I think that for many of us it is hard to accept that we deserve this and that this time we have a tool that will work to help us loose weight. 18 pounds gone in 2 weeks is fantastic! I think you have the right idea, enjoy life as everyday brings more energy, and many WOW moments. I wish you all the success in this journey.
"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
It took me awhile to get one on when I first joined the board too.
Your on the ride of your life, enjoy and document each step.......
Kelly 
A name?? Maureen... From Mankato... Pictures?? I have managed to avoid them over the years... I seriously don't know of any that exist. I will post some when I can bear to have them taken. Thanks for the interest! Maureen
"I really don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you are alive, you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, you've got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death." Mel Brooks
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