Sitting and Thinking!!!

This whole waiting game is the hardest. I sit and I look at the before and after pictures. I think of how my life will be. What will I look like?..What will I be doing?..etc etc....Like I said the waiting is so hard...But, I know I need to take this time to rest up because, I have so much work ahead of me. But, It will all be worth it. Jesus knows all your troubles and he knows your pains. In this, I give fully to him. We should I all pray for our sister and brothers having this surgery tomarrow and in the future, also pray for those who have already had it, that they might keep going strong, Iam thankful for the ones who have had the surgery for they help us alot. I thank Jesus for OH Missouri Message Board and our little family of friends. Craig Lee Reach out and touch the Lord as he goes by. He is not to busy to hear your heart cry.. He is passing by each moment..no need to supply..Reach out and touch the Lord as he goes by......

You are so right. I am finding the waiting to be so hard. I have been working on this since October - - - getting the doctors to fill out the paperwork is the worst. You call and call and they say yes I sent it in - call insurance and they say . You call again - long story. I break out in zits and all type of mysterious illness that I know is stress related. Hope to know something this week. Will let everyone know

Craig, Nana, Jan and our other OH MO Board pre-op friends, Great things are ahead for all of you. It will all be worth it. I know it feels like forever when you're waiting but it is actually a small window of time compared to what wonderfulness lies ahead for you for the rest of your life. The surgery isn't a fix-all, fix-everything, however, it makes the obstacles in the road more like little bumps in the road. Having surgery and living a healthy life for your future is a daily gift to yourself. In the meantime, we're here for you!! Cathy ObesityHelp Support Group Specialist

Craig, wanted to let you know that I went and saw Dr. H. yesterday . He seemed sort of rushed but was very plesant and informative. He accepted me as a patient and said that when they sent this in to medicare that it usually takes about a week for them to approve it and then they would call and set up appointments for pre op and surgery. I was so tired last night when we got home that i watched American Idol and then went to bed. He remembers you being there. He said he gets on the chat board once in awhile and I think I saw him on the main chat board the other night. His chat name was Phil and he said he was a surgeon. so I assume that was him. I was going to ask him ans forgot . Jan

Good Morning Craig, Just had to respond to your post. Yes, the waiting is hardbut soon your day will be here and you will say, go**** went pretty fast. Stay busy, and do something you want to get done. I spent 2 weeks going through pictures, and getting them sorted into albums. still not done but have made some progress. Of course the fact that our children are planning something for our 50th wedding anniversary in June made me h urry and do it cause they requested it. I just want to tell you and Jan and all the pre-ops that I will always be here to help you if I can and answer any questions you all have.Please feel free to contact me. Praise the Lord everyday and thank him for all the opportunities he is giving and blessing you with. Colette

OH wow do i not like to wait lol , so i know how you feel because im waiting myself how long after the seminar with dr Hornbostel was you consoltation visit? i been waiting for dena to call lol but wow even checking email , whew wish i can hear something, some kinda news lol .. so i can relate on waiting whew

Great song. One of my favorites from years ago. I remember as a little kid being so excited when we would sing that. I'd close my eyes and picture Him walking by. I know He knows what we need. It was about a year from the time I started searching for a surgeon until I had surgery. I believe each step of the way and even the rejections of two surgeons who wouldn't do my surgery were God-directed. He led me to the right surgeon to do my surgery. No complications. Relatively easy recovery. Now, at 19 months out, I am still doing well and have lost 158 lbs. I am a different person. I saw a friend the other day whom I had seen in almost a year. She was shocked. I have people tell me all the time that they wouldn't have known it was me had I not talked to them. The first time I said hi to someone and they kind of blew me off, I was hurt. But then another friend told me they had talked to them and said it took them several minutes after they had seen me to realize it was me! These are such great feelings and each one I consider a God-moment. It was He who has led me all the way, held my hand and is seeing me through. He'll do the same for you. The great thing is when you reach out and touch His hand, you discover He's already got His arms wrapped around you!!!

Craig, I dont have much to say on here, Im pretty shy, but I do read the posts. While reading yours tonight I found it so inspirational. I think maybe your words were sent to me, and if they werent, they sure touched my heart. The words I am speaking of are the last paragraph- I assume they are the words to a song, according to the other posting. Anyway- they are so beautiful- and something I really needed to hear. See, this last year my family has experienced many tragedies, and with so much bad happening I guess I lost sight of God- in fact- I thought he had turned his back on me and I guess I admit that I had also turned my back on him. How could a loving God let so many bad things happen to good people?? I had even gone as to doubt his existance. Typing these words just now sound horrible, but that was what had been on my heart lately. Now I read your words Craig- I think that maybe I was not reaching out at all, that If I had he would be there waiting for me to want him. I dont remember whos post followed with the words something like youll find his arms were already around you. Yes- these are words I needed to hear for sure and these tears are from a hard heart that has been broken by them. Yes, I know there isa God all I have to do is reach for him. I see that now. Craig- What is the name of this song? I have to hear the enitre thing- and keep is close when I need reminding. Sorry to disturb you- but I just wanted you to know how your post affected me. Thank you more then you know- RobinNanette