Wondering

Got a card from my brother-in-law a couple of days ago.  He said, "I can't express how proud I am of you for making a difference in your life -- which, in turn, makes a difference in ours." 
That really struck me.  You see the pain an alchoholic or drug addict causes to the people around them.  At our highest weight, how much pain and worry did we cause to the people who loves us?  Never really considered it, but I guess from this card, quite a bit.  This makes me even more happy I have made this decision and the desire to be successful with my new tool, not only for me, but for those around me who care.  Makes you go hmmmmm.  Michael

Oh wow! Michael.. It does make your go Hmmmm... I will be pondering that one today.. I am glad you received your card and shared with all of us..  Your doing GREAT!!!! Keep it up...

Sheila

I know you have many in your life who must be so proud of you.  I know we all have to do this for ourselves first but in turn we affect so many...especially loved ones who want us around for a long long time.  I received a card just the other day that simply said "congradulations" I'm proud of you!  It made me feel so good and I'm so happy you made this decision.  I know your lovely wife is proud of you!!! 

Michael, great post! I know my obesity made a difference in my daughter's life. Even without speaking the words I could tell that it did. Now she relates to me more as if I am like her, well, somewhat -she is 14, so let's not go that far...but she relates to me in a more "normal" way, because I can keep up with her and do the things that she wants to do. She even takes my good examples when it comes to eating right and exercising (she just decided to get up earlier in the morning and use the treadmill like I do). That was a major WOW moment for me, almost makes me feels as if I accomplished another goal.

On another note: I see your ticker.....did you lose 31 lbs since surgery? That is fabulous Mr. Muffin man!!!

I now look at those around me who could benefit from the surgery but can't do it and wish they could know the happiness that I have found.  That also makes me go hmmmmmm.

I am so glad you have found this in your life Lyn. I can't wait to feel this happiness too...
Sher

It is true. Our weight can be a weight on our families. Thank you for reminding us how it affects the entire family especially ourselves. Any change is an overall change for the families! I am so glad you have a brother-in-law who was able to tell you how proud he was of you....Family support can be so helpful in this process.
Take care...
Sher

I hope after I have the surgery my family will come around.  My husband is really supportive and he understands my reasons.  But my older children, my dad, my mom...They are not as supportive.  We will see how they change when My weight changes.  
Michael that was a good Post and give us something to think about!  I hope you are feeling well.
Kim

Thanks you for sharing those profound words with us, Michael. They are so very true. Congratulations to you!

So well said. I know my weight has been a weight on my family members because they love me.  I hope I will soon be no concern for them!  My husband told me he wanted me around for a long, long time and I thought that was sweet!

Congratulations on your success!