Official update on my WLS journey

Winne,

I'm a huge supported of yours, so I know that little amount of weight isn't gonna keep you from anything!  Dude, before you know it, you'll be super skinny and taking a vacation down here to come visit me!

T.

Hey, you are on the downhill slide!  You are so close you can smell the OR air (really, really frigid air!)

AWESOME

Sweetie you can do it..drink more water and you wll be there. I am doing the happy dance for you BIG TIME. ANd when you post that you got your DATE by golly I will be dancing on the streets...

Have you ever come to a moment and thought, "This is it. It's going to happen for me, this time"? I think you're at that moment. The cardiologist will give you clearance. Have no fear, no doubt. Those last 8.5 lbs. will come off quickly and easily, for your body must line up with your destiny.

Blessings,
Mary

 I KNEW I had seen you somewhere before.  I was at WW today and thought you looked familiar but now I know - I saw you on here!  Anyway, congrats on the loss so far - you're doing great and that 8 lbs. will be off in no time flat!

Well, Hello again! I was at WW yesterday, and talked to you a little bit before I was called back. I knew I thought I had seen you on here! You have such a positive attitude, you are doing great! I'm not sure, if that was your parents, but how sweet and supportive are they!! Wow! With the attitude you have and the willpower, you are going to have the 8 pounds off in no time!! Good Luck!! Also, when do you go back??

Hugs,
Amber

February 2nd is my next date.  I will have that 8 pounds gone by then.  The only questionmark is the cardiologist.  We have a history in the family and the issues usually manifest themselves in the late 30's.  Well, that's where I am and it worries me more than anything else at this point.  At least I am finding out now rather than at 50 while dying in an airport because I didn't get healthy!  My wife's father died at Hobby airport in Houston while walking between terminals.  Massive MI.  He never knew what killed him.  I don't want to go out that way.  I want to go out quietly in my sleep and not screaming like the passengers in my car!

Yes, those were my parents.  My wife cannot attend many of the functions of the WLS so they have stepped in to support me.  My whole family is watching and supporting just to be certain I can make it.  They know I am worth saving and there is still time to do it.

I WANT this to be a success.  I need to be a different person to make it to old age.  This tool that Dr. Walton is creating for me keeps me honest so I can live again.  I've been hostage in my own body for almost 30 years.  I've never known healthy much less skinny.  I hate having pictures taken of myself and I don't like being the center of attention because of my weight.  I've learned to deal with it but I need something more to make my life worth living again.  Being a slab of meat and fat sitting in a chair is NOT living!
 

WOW!! Feb. 2nd will be here before you know it!! I'm sure that everything with the cardiologist will go fine, I love the saying, "where there a will, there's a way" and you've got the will!! You will be a success!!

I'm sure you have alot of ideas of what life after WLS is like. But, it's so great. The 1st 2 weeks are a little rough only doing liquids, but soooo worth it!! I'm 6 weeks out and down 32.5 pounds, and already feel so much better!! I'm personal message you more!!

Good Luck on your journey, and keep me updated!!!

Amber