THE NEW LIFE AFTER SURGERY

I just wanted to say how happy I am that I had the surgery. It has been like 18 months out and it is so true how this changes your life. I have lost to date 210lb. I went in at 417lb and really bad shape! I would not lived another year. I was a single dad of one at the time unalbe to find anyone cause of my weight( I believe ). Ready for this.......I have since adopted two more children along with the one I had. Now I have 3 wonderful boys right..... Then I met my soul mate who had been in front of me the whole time now another big change in my life.... Have another baby on the way in oct. Now not all haas been fun in games along this road I have went down,but now I am seeing some of it's rewards and it is so great! I am so glad I done what had to be done. I know forsure I would not be here to unjoy all that life has to offer now. One of the best parts... No one knows who I am anymore,lol. So great! Keep your head up and faith in God for with him all things are possable!

James, Congratulations on all your success and happiness. I really needed to read your post because I have been having a rough time this last week or so with questioning myself on whether or not I should be pursuing WLS. I really want it badly but I'm in the waiting phase of things right now trying to finish up all my appointments and the like and I have been really down about this and some other things I've got going on in my life right now and have been questioning myself about some of the decisions I've had to make lately. So to read about your success and happiness after undergoing such a life changing experience has really helped me to refocus on why I started this long process in the first place! I CAN DO THIS!!!!!! And I will keep my head up and have faith in God for it is so true that with Him all things are possible. I pray that you will continue to be blessed in your life. Take care and thanks again for your encouraging words! Hugs, Donna

Congrats to you! It sounds like you are living life. It's good to hear that! I'm 2.5 weeks post op and weak as I can be. It's good to hear about the good things down the road to take my focus off of now. I hope you enjoy all life has to offer! ...Jill

Congratulations James. I am having my surgery in two weeks, and I am grateful for the post-opers that are willing to share their success stories. Keep up the good work and enjoy the rewards. Take care. ~Ellen

James, What a fantastic and heart warming testimony! It is so true that through God all things are possible! God Bless you and your ever growing family! You are truly blessed. Diane

Congratulations of your journey so far. You sound like an awesome guy who is full of love and ready to share yourself with the world. I know from experience (like most of us, I assume) how hard that is when you are overweight, unhealthy and hopeless. Keep the faith and give all those precious children a big hug and kiss from me. Karen

I would also like to say thanks to the people who helped me through this.My doctor, alan huffman in hendersonville,nc and his staff. Such wonderful people! Park ridge hospital in hendersonville,nc. Great people in everyway! I know I was scared out of my mind when I went in the night before the surgery. I was to go in at 6:00 am the next morning in July 12th 2005, I never got any sleep that night. I prayed and prayed for his will to be done.But, I was still so scared. As it came close to 6:00 the next morning... I almost walked out at 5:30 when they came in to get me to get me ready for the surgery. I was saved again by my prayers. The lord knew what was best for me then and made sure I got it. It was hell for the next 6 weeks after the surgery. Learning to eat all over again was something else. A small bite here and one there. Being sick,the home visits by my rn.My 21/2 year old trying to pull out the tubes I had hanging out of me. The drive to and from hickory,nc to hendersonville,nc.... Yes, looking back it was very bad at times and even worse doing it alone with a child sometimes.It made me who I am and helped me to over come what \"I\" had gotten me into. Again, let me say.. What \"I\" got me into,ok. I used food as a hold till it put a hold on me and came close to killing me. So please, if any of you have "any" questions about this surgery... Please ask and I will tell or help in anyway,ok. Thanks again, james in hickory,nc

Im soo happy for you.I go for my first pre op March 22..My ins has already approved the procedure..I want to be able to go play with my children and not get tired or sweat like a horse like I do now.Im just amazed at the lpeople on here...Im proud of them all.I feel like I can talk on here about how I really feel.Because to be honest,most of the time im tooooo embarrased.Good luck to you. Linda