How has........

Sandra N.
on 4/7/08 7:37 am - MN

.....WLS changed you other then a smaller body????? For me: It was the start of courage! Courage to love myself. Courage to change. Courage to be me. Courage to find who I am and accept me. Courage to love others. Courage to become the best I am. Courage to not settle for the life that I lived. Courage to admit that I have a problem. Courage to not let what other say about me determine who I am. The courage to live free and not imprisioned. Courage to let go and heal! TO all my courageous, beautiful, wonderful and worthy friends! Take a bow at the accomplishments you have made or are about to make! If you have become discouraged, stand up and press on! YOU ARE WORTH IT! YOU CAN DO IT!! Love & Hugs!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

(deactivated member)
on 4/7/08 7:48 am - Clear Lake, MN

RNY on 01/03/08

Wow Sandie, Thank You for sharing. How has WLS changed me other than a smaller body? I have way more confidence. Confidence to meet new people, like the coffee group. Confidence to go clothes shopping. Confidence to go out to eat with my hubby and feel comfortable. Confidence to speak up for myself. Kelly

Sandra N.
on 4/7/08 9:08 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

debim3
on 4/7/08 9:07 am - Roberts, WI

RNY on 11/13/07

I am healthy. I have energy. I am no longer hiding in my house in front of my TV. I have confidence to get out and meet people and to do the things I've spent years dreaming of doing... I am learning to love me. I am learning I have a lot to give to others. I feel lovable and feel that I am ready to move into a relationship with a man. I am no longer scared. Fear does not rule my life anymore. I am NOT a doormat any longer. I am not aggressive but I am learning to be assertive. I have worth, I am not a mistake. I am so amazed at how open I am on this board. I tell my weights (from highest to current), I tell my struggles and my mistakes and my triumphs. What a great post, Sandie!!! Way to keep us postive!! Debi

HW 265 / SW 226.5 / CW 130.5 / GW 135

Sandra N.
on 4/7/08 9:09 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

anniebannie
on 4/7/08 9:51 pm - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 08/07/06

AND, you're an inspiration to US!!! Debi...you are growing and becoming the REAL YOU!!! YEAH!! I love the "not aggressive, but I am learning to be assertive"!!! That is AWESOME! Thanks for being YOU! Love Ya, Ann (AnnieBannie)

Connie D.
on 4/7/08 9:08 am

RNY on 08/29/07

Sandie...very elegantly said....I am so with you on this! You are and always will be my inspiration! You my dear deserve the bows!

You sure kept me going!! Love and hugs....connie d

Sandra N.
on 4/7/08 9:10 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

Darla S.
on 4/8/08 1:35 am - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 04/27/07

How has it changed me? Well, I've always been a fairly open, outspoken, assertive, confident person - on the outside. But I have often felt extremely SHY on the inside, hard as that has been for most people to believe! I think my insides are starting to mesh with my outer personality a lot more! I do notice that I'm much more likely to make eye contact with strangers/store clerks/etc - I'm not afraid I'll catch people looking at me, afraid of finding disdain on their faces! In fact, there have been a fair number of occasions when I've almost felt that I was being treated nicer, perhaps even flirtatiously? by men - opening doors, smiling, offering assistance with things I don't need assistance with, stuff like that. Even the youngun's at Target or Cabela's or wherever! I HATE thinking that, it's embarassing, arrogant, even - but I can't deny it, either. It's something I never really experienced before, and frankly, I LIKEY!!!

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Sandra N.
on 4/8/08 4:10 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

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