I visualized my journey from a plane

Hi everyone.

I went on an overnight business trip to Kansas & it feels really good to be back in NY.

I was speaking before an audience, and the person I was speaking with was being filmed for a documentary. I RAN from the camera. I was so self-conscious and embarrassed about my appearance. I felt like crying!

Anyway, while flying, I always request an aisle seat--too many potty breaks to climb over people.

The only seat I could get was a window.
So we were flying above the clouds, and it was just so beautiful. White, fluffy, pretty, looked like I could just jump onto this bed of clouds and roll around or float like on a calm sea. It looked so soft and peaceful. I was mezmerized; couldn't drag my eyes away from the window.

Then we went into the clouds, and it was, well, cloudy. Blurry, uncertain, a little scary.

We emerged from the clouds to a beautiful, bright, sunny view of the coas****er, boats, beaches, then the city. It was so lovely, and I felt so refreshed. This whole time I was thinking, this is how I envision my journey--beautiful, alluring, tempting.

Then early recovery, rough & uncertain.

Then the emergence into the sunlight--knowing I did the right thing.

I know it won't be like a fairy tale, but I'm sure praying it will be my dream come true. And believe me, I NEVER have experiences like this.

ONLY 4 MORE DAYS

Karen That was beautiful!!!!!!  I wish you a textbook surgery and speedy recovery. It is almost like a fairly tale this dream does come true. I still cannot believe how amazing this journey is. Your in the best hands imaginable with a gifted and talented surgeon.Keep us posted on the speedy weight loss. hugs Lori 

Hi Karen. That was so nicely written. FOUR more days left......yikes!   I know that everything will work out just the way you want it to. Keep up the positive attitude. Take care~~ Diane

Thank you, Diane & Lori.

I have NEVER had an experience remotely like that one. I truly believe I was in that seat for a reason.

I really appreciate the support I get here; it means the world to me.

Hun, that is so awesome that you can see that now, that is just the beginning of the new YOU, you will learn about. Something new almost every day! Awesome journey hun and yes there is MANY hard times but is SOOO worth it. 4 more days and you will be a BIG loser I wish you all the best!

WOWsers!  Sounds like the twilight zone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely analogy Karen. Good luck with surgery. It is an amazing ride.
Hugs,Amy

Karen,   Being 10 days post op that sounds about right the journey we have embarked on.  I love the analogy.  I hope you have a an easy surgery and quick recovery.  You will definitely feel the way you did on that plane when the pounds just start shedding off.