I sent a WLS email to my family and friends~

Hello, I am new to this board but had to come check it out. I usually hang out on the South Carolina board. I have a friend having WLS in December and saw a post on the December board by you. I had to come read this post since you referenced it. You have a wonderful way with words. You have stated 90% of what I wish I had told my family when I first told them about the surgery. I am going to copy this and might send parts of it to my out-of-town family members if you don't mind. God bless you on your journey. --Kelly

Feel free to use whatever you wish! I just write my heart out. Sometimes I leave myself exposed, but more often than not, the Holy Spirit works wonders!! In this case, I have received nothing but blessings!! CONGRATULATIONS on your date. I pray it all goes well. Blessings~ Becky

Thanks Becky for posting on my topic "How do you break the news". I just posted my experiences with telling people this past week http://obesityhelp.com/forums/12-2005/postdetail/495.html?vc=0 Think I'll "re-purpose" your letter for my mass emailings. I also think I'll take Dawn's advice and send it out the night before surgery! God is awesome, He also has a wierd sense of humor (doctor's kid goes to your preschool, eh?). I was also faced with having to have the surgery sometime before the end of the year (insurance companies and corporations in general are intristically evil ), so did you get a surgery date? Inquiring minds want to know

Becky, All I can say is WOW! What a great idea. I also have a lrge extended family and some of them are scattered all across the U.S. I was wondering how to tell all of my family at once. If you don't mind, I would like to borrow your letter to do the same. I just love this messageboard! Agape, Cara