I'm struggling to do the right thing...

(((((((Darcie)))))))),

What a delight to see you again my friend! I hope that this finds you well and with a wonderfully flat tummy... I'm so jealous! In the best way, of course! 

 

Barb~
Nice to see you again too! I was going to Costa Rica in September but had to move it till February 1st of next year. I am excited to get rid of this nasty hanging skin!! I see even with your struggles you are still holding strong at your goal weight GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Hi Darcie,

I'm so confused .... but that's most of the time... I know that you'll be glad to have a flat tummy again, whether it's this fall or next spring... You'll look fab in your bikini next summer either way. 

Warmly,

I wish I could take some of your pain away. It seems like "life" just has a way of kicking you when you're down and making it that much more difficult to get back on track. Your honesty and willingness to share your journey with all of us is truly remarkable. This post helps me to realize (once again) that the surgery was on our stomachs and not our brains. 

(((((HUGS)))))

 

-Iris

Hi Iris,

I'm so sorry that I keep focusing on the pain in my life... I'll try to correct that. I have a lot to be grateful for and I am. I'll try to share those things as well.

 

Oh sweetie - don't apologize..... You always point out that you have so much to be thankful for (and I know you do). I think you do an amazing job of balancing all of it out.

((Hugs))

- Iris

Thanks Iris!

Barbara,
I hope things get better for you soon.  Stress is so hard.

Kelly

Hi Kelly,

Thanks for the good wishes. 

 

Sharing your struggles with us is such a labor of love and I really appreciate it.  As I have not yet had my surgery, I am constantly reading here to get information, help and motivation.  I can honestly say that your posts are always "real" and help me think about what lies ahead and how it is going to be a wonderful journey, but also a hard one, maybe more emotionally than physically.  I am glad that you are here to share with us and I hope things are feeling much better for you soon.