Tummy Tuck & other news

Hi Friends!
I have been woefully absent as far as posting so I thought I'd post an update and say hi to old friends, and welcome and good luck to newcomers!
I am down about 120 pounds since I started this journey and have a lot of extra skin to prove it! I just recently got diagnosed with a benign ovarian tumor (really not serious, just painful) and need to have the ovary removed, so I am having my tummy tuck done at the same time. Surgery date is August 21st. I guess I have a small hernia in my old c-section scar, so they'll take care of that too...
WLS has been, without a doubt, the best gift I have ever given myself. I was wearing a coat of protection for many years: one I was unable to shed without the help of this amazing tool that was bestowed upon me. I would do it again in a heartbeat, although it has not, by any means, been an easy journey. While I look, and feel like a new woman, and have made many positive changes in my life (returning to school to get my masters in Nursing, riding my bike, shopping for clothes off the rack, rediscovering my music again, just to name a few things), there have been some very diffiuclt issues that have arisen too. The hardest, is that my marriage, which always was challenging, is falling apart. I feel that when you strip off your layer of protection, and expose the vulnerable you underneath, lots of things need to change to accomodate that newness. It's not a bad thing, in fact, it's wonderful, but it can be very challenging.
So, there's my news. I'm sorry I've been so remiss about staying in touch. Just wrapped up in a very busy, ever-changing life. Please tell me how you all are doing! 
Hugs and well wishes to you all,
Amy

Amy, Glad to hear you are taking care of you.  Isn't that what this is about?!!  We all know that it is a "life" altering process, and we have to take the good with the bad.  I am sorry about your marriage.  I have been there myself.  I have experienced so many changes in such a short time.  It make my head spin to think about it.  You have been an inspiration to me.  Thank you!!  Take care!!

Thank you for your sweet words Betsy. It is a rapid fire of changes isn't it? I think that's part of what makes WLS so successful, but it's a lot to handle, albeit mostly sweet. 
Thanks again,Amy

WOW...you have a lot going...great work on your part...good luck with your surgery...I give you credit...plastic surgery is really scary to me... Rosemary

Hi Rosemary,Plastic surgery is scary to me too, but I keep reminding myself that the short term pain and discomfort pays of big time in the long run. I can manage anything for a short period of time!
Thanks for your words of encouragement!Amy

Oh Girlfriend:  How I have missed you......I was just speaking of you last Thursday at Group Support at AMC.  You have so much news going on in your life.  I'd love to meet for coffee and have a long visit.  Anytime in that busy schedule?  Let me know, I'll come to you! Hugs & Kisses Peggy

Hey Pegs,Great to hear from you! I miss you too! How are you doing? Do tell!
Let's email privately and see what we can set up for a date.
xoxAim

Your progress has been remarkable.  Thanks so much for sharing your progress with us.  It means so much to me to hear about other's progress and challenges.  The more posts like these the better prepared I feel.  I am sorry to hear about your marriage, but it sounds as if you are doing the things you need to do for you!!

Thanks for your kind words Heather. This surgery can really turn your life around in both wonderful and challanging ways. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Hugs and well wishes to you.

Amy