MONDAY GRATEFUL POST

Good Monday ( President's Day ) Morning,

Hope everyone is doing well and ready for a great week.   You know... it is up to us if we have a great day for not.    We ALL have so very much to be grateful for in our lives.     If you are on Obesity Help ( which you are ) you are either looking into have a weight loss surgery, have had a weight loss surgery or maybe considering having it done.    That alone is something to be grateful for.    I know before my WLS I felt as though I was doomed to be huge the rest of my life.     I was thrilled when one of my childhood friends who lived out of town came to visit me.     I didn't recognize her she had been large ( as I had ) ALL her life and she was almost a year post op WLS and had lost most of her weight.    She told me about her journey and gave me a gentle nudge to look into it.    After talking to my hubby I did look into it and our insurance would cover the surgery.    I went to my PCP and he recommended my surgeon.    I did drag my feel about 10 months before I went to the surgeon after attending his Seminar.      I finally gave in and went into his office and began my journey.     Seems like a lifetime ago ( over 8 yrs. ) and I have NEVER looked back and regreted my decision to have WLS.     SO very grateful for my surgery and all the other choices for you today.   One surgery is NOT for everyone so do your research if you are pre op and chose the right fit for your life and lifestyle.    Grateful for Obesity Help and all the people giving great advice on these messageboards.    PLEASE share if you will what you are grateful for today and have a blessed day !!!

Hugs and blessings ~~~~ Vivian