Guess Who's Back..... Because I Miss and Need You Guys And Dolls
I have chosen to make a change in the course that I'm studying, and so things will have to be taken care of before I can go back to studying full-time. I just had to have some free time to frequent the board once again and the new class will allow me more free time until the last 4 weeks when I have to do an externship, but until then ya'll are stuck with me once again.
Since being away so many things have happened, some good, some not so good, but I'm keeping my head up as usual.
There was one episode that I just couldn't believe would happen to me but it did and so someone else was in the presence of the event and they were so sweet to plead my case to God and I didn't know it until someone else told me about it. Thank God for observant people. And this was in regards to me having my surgery and losing weight from a suppose to be high and mighty woman of God. Surprise, surprise not all people are who they claim to be.
On the other hand it feels so good to be called skinny and to be told that I need an anchor to go outside to keep the wind from blowing me away........LOL.
I am now 5 months out and have lost a total of 171 pounds. I can now wear a regular size 18.....WOW and dare I say it................BLUE JEANS. I have also posted a new avatar and look at myself and wonder who that "little" lady is in the picture. It's still so unbelieveable. I am now down to 226 pounds. I am 6 pounds away from my dieticians upper goal of 220 pounds and I'm 46 pounds away from her low goal weight of 180 pounds. I'm just being realistic here, it's so very possible that I will weigh much less than 180 pounds that I can see it with my eyes closed and blindfolded. I'm not complaining and if the people around me have a problem I suggest they close their eyes TOO! I just want to enjoy life as a healthy, happy individual and I'm doing it and it feels GOOD but it will only get better.
What's with the "you've lost enough weight" comments?! if I were a lady that used foul language there would be a lot of very unhappy people in this little town right now.
So now you guys and dolls know what my life has been like since being away. I'm sorry to rant and go on but some folks...................need to walk in my shoes..........or shut up.
Don't you all agree?!
Love you guys and dolls very much,
Diane J.
P.S. Mel, I hope you've been keeping the board alive since my absence, because guess who's back?!..........LOL
I love you girl! I miss you so much. I'm glad to hear of your loss
I haven't posted a lot lately to be honest. D Girl... I have been so busy, living and enjoying life. Tim & I are remodeling a home and will be moving at the end of January. It has kept us both VERY busy. When we get done, can you come over to visit? I am going to have the rooms set up where you can make a complete circle... walking through the dining room, kitchen, living room, hallway & den so that if I choose to ever have another protein party, there will be plenty of room for people to mingle and move. It's there at Rivergate so when we get moved in, folks can have a lunch bunch and then come on over for a visit, and the CLOTHING EXCHANGE. That would be so much fun.
I am sad to hear that someone has hurt you behind your back. That is really lousy. Its esp. hard when it comes from folks who should understand what pain is. And, as obese, there are some really deep hidden issues that many of us face... we for the most part are lonely people, oh smiling and laughing but there is a hidden pain there... and as we release those unwanted pounds from our bodies... we are able to say goodbye to much of those fears and pains. Or at least thats how it seems to be in my own life... Now I am free, living life, and able to love and be loved. It is great
SOoooo..... any new MALE friends in the picture??? HMMMmmm?
You are right about people though! I've been told the same thing over and over. The little old ladies at church tell me I need an anchor, or I'll blow away in a strong wind. My response is, "It's been a while since I've flown anywhere, so I'm gonna spread my wings and fly!"
The other night at a Christmas party, I met up with some people I have not seen in years. My friend has gained some weight since I last saw her. As she was talking to some other friends, I over heard her say, "God made me the way I am, so I see no need to have surgery and change it". I'm sorry, but I could not help myself, I turned and said, "God gave me the ability to search for ways to be healthier, now I can be around a little longer to do His work!"
Stay true to who you are Diane! You are such an inspiration and we are glad to have you back!
Santa Scott
Haha that anchor remark cracks me up all of the time, I told my cousin that if I did blow away if she wanted me back on the ground to just get a lasso and throw it to me, but then again I've nevr flown anywhere and it might be fun and exciting.
Isn't it funny how people assume that they can say anything in the presence of a WLS patient and not expect to be blasted out of their little rivers for the dumb ideas that just happen to pop into their heads and fly out of their mouths?! And, we're not saying things to try to hurt anyone it's, a defensive thing. I believe that God gave the doctors that have helped us the knowledge to perform such procedures because He knows that some of us long to live longer, happier, healthier lives and on top of that He's not ready to pull all of our time cards yet so He allows us to be around longer to continue to serve Him. The point I'm trying to get at is, I don't believe that God intends for any of us to be sickly and unhealthy so He gave us another chance and some people don't understand that but then again who are we/they to try to "understand" an omnipotent, God.
Thank you so very much! I try hard by the grace of God to be a light, if only a faint glow in the mist of life that may encourage someone to continue on their journey and to reassure that things will get better, afterall we do know that trouble don't last always.
It's good to be back!
Diane
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