THIS ...DOES NOT SUCK

Very well said Ronnie, and dang if I couldn't see myself in every item you mentioned!!! I'm just going on 6 weeks out and I also feel like I have been blessed with the most AMAZING gift. This little pouch is a pain in my rear some days but I love it to death!!! Just knowing that every month I will become healthier and weigh less - is something I've waited for for a very long time!!! So here's to rocking on!!! Onward and downward LOL You take care and have a good Tuesday! Carol V in Miami

Ronnie! I would say AIN'T NOTHIN' gonna keep you from living your life as it was meant to be lived! THANKS for the reminders of how awesome this TOOL is for us. Towanda

Right on, Ronnie! Boy, you summed up a lot of my feelings, too. Your post even brought a tear to my eye! It's going to be an extra thankful Thanksgiving this year, isn't it? Carpe Diem! Matt

Rock on Ronnie ! I am going to go cry now. I was so touched. I know exactly how you feel you are so expressive. I have had my first consult and getting ready to start scheduling tests. Thanks so much. You are a great person to share such deep thoughts with us. You truly bared your soul.

you all are in my thoughts and on my mind...and as we go thru this lil wls journey and this huge journey in life....we all share a common bond, a common likeness....a common faith and a common state of grace. remember , nothing worth a poop is easy,and this wls isnt. never let anyone tell ya that. its rough its hard and its a pain in the ole ass. just like some of ya already said...but its soo worth it. thank you all for caring to pop in and read my dribble and hear my inner thoughts that i spew. it helps me ...and maybe it can help someone else somewhere down the line one day ...i hope so. anyway rock on ---- with my caps off too---amazing ! ronnie

YOU'RE DA BOMB!

YOU HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD RONNIE. IT MADE ME THINK BACK TO MY OBESE DAYS AND HOW I FELT EVERY DAY JUST LIKE YOU FELT LIKE A NON HUMAN AND PEOPLE SAW ME THAT WAY AS WELL PEOPLE THAT NEVER SPOKE TO ME BEFORE LIKE WAITING FOR THE ELEVATOR IN MY OFFICE BUILDING THEY WOULD NEVER WAIT FOR ME LET THE DOOR CLOSE RIGHT IN MY FACE,NOW THEY POP THERE HEAD AROUND TO LET ME KNOW THEY ARE WAITING WITH A SMILE !!! IT IS SO CRAZY. SOME OF THE GREAT STUFF FOR ME IS BUYING NICE UNDER WEAR THAT FITS ON ONE OF THEM LITTLE HANGERS AND KEEPING IT ON TOP OF THE CART COS I AM NOT ASHAMED OF ITS SIZE ANYMORE SILLY STUFF I KNOW BUT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN AND NOT AN SLUMBERING GREAT BLOB THAT COULD NOT BREATH OR LIKE YOU TIE HER SHOE LACE. I AM SO VERY GRATEFUL AND BLESSED THAT I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THIS SURGERY IT GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK.GOOD LUCK RONNIE I AM BEHIND YOU 110% MAGGIE PRE SURG 278 130 @ GOAL.

Thanks Ronnie for writing such a wonderful post and making me so glad I stayed up and kept reading on the Main board, something I don't do often enough. I am always blessed and pleasantly surprised when I do make it over here and find one of your posts. I really needed to hear something good this morning especially since I am STARVING and having to go back to liquids and stay there for up to 3 more weeks (I just barely finished 3 weeks of liquids) and I wasn't feeling too rosy this morning and I was really looking forward to my blended Thanksgiving breakfast but instead I will be thankful that I am no longer on the other side desperately hoping and praying to be on the losing side and start looking forward to my future NSV's. Have a wonderfully blessed day, Amber

AMBER. YER KICKIN ALL THE BUTT AHT NEEDS TO BE KICKED AND YER GONNA BE SOOOOO GREATAND SOO PERFECT I CAN TELL.. JUST KEEP YER FAITH AND YER HEART ...ANDYOU'LL DO IT , I KNOW YOU ,WILL..IF I CAN,,ANYONE CAN..LOL TRUST ME . IM VERY GLAD AND PROUD FOR YOU. ROCK ON SISTER RONNIE EMAIL ME ANYTIME ..ANY ONE ,, [email protected] AND MSN MESSENGER AND AOL MESSENGER SCIZZORHED537

Wow, Ronnie... This brought tears to my eyes. I know we can all relate to so much of this. Can I get your permission to print this out and post it in my kitchen for motivation? I am having such a rough time right now keeping myself on track and I need reminders of where I came form- your words are perfect! Donna