A wow week - this surgery is a miracle!

Hi Everyone! I have shared before how I had prayed before I had this surgery that I would wake up thin. Well, I had tried everything and just got to the point where I decided I would just be healthy and do the best I can. Then this surgery came along and in some ways I know God answered that prayer. This surgery has been a miracle for me! This week has been so cool - first with my orthopedic doctor being so amazed at how much weight I had lost just since I saw him in Aug. - he went on and on about it. But the neat part is I probably won't need knee replacement surgery now! Thank you Lord! Second, I was out shopping with my daughter and she needed to stop by her husband's office. The receptionist honestly thought I was my daughter's sister. She went on and on about how young I looked - my daughter Cassie just stood there and laughed. Third, I went to my son's office to drop some things off to him. His secretary told me to go right in. Well, he had some clients in his office but he was so happy to see me. He introduced me to his clients and the husband stood up and took my hand and looked at my son and said that I couldn't possibly be his mother. My son put his arm around me and said indeed she is. Then last night at my water aerobics class my daughter told another woman that I had had WLS and the lady came up to me and said why did you have that surgery - you didn't need it! I told her I wanted to kiss her and I thanked her for making my night. I told her she should have seen me 8 weeks ago. Now, I'm not one who takes to compliments too well but the dear Lord knows that this encouragement has been so wonderful for me. All my life I have been heavy and have struggled so much - I have spent a lot of tears over the years trying to come to grips with my weight. I started this WL journey to have better health but I am thanking the Lord for these extra little bonuses! Love ya all and thank you for letting me share! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Lynda, thats great. Maybe I should be getting tips from you, I had my surgery 10/24 and have lost 30. I'm thrilled with that but seem to be losing slower than many who post. anyway, you are doing great and I am so happy for your wow moments!!!

Ginakay, you're doing great! 30 lbs is wonderful! Don't compare yourself to anyone else. You'll get there. God bless. Peg PS You look so much like my sister-in-law!

Hi Ginakay! Thank you! You are doing wonderful - 30 pounds - fantastic! You are such an encouragement and I thank the Lord you are on this board! I love you! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Lynda, I am so tickled for you! Nothing like people noticing the positives in our life. I can't wait to see an updated picture on you! Love, Peg

Hi Peg, Thank you! I am going to put this same outfit on that I have in this picture and take a new picture - this should be fun! This picture was taken at my son's wedding this summer. I love outdoor weddings! My chance to wear a hat. Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Dear Lynda, I am so Happy for you. It is the those little instances that add up to make us feel so much better about the decisions we make. Everyone needs to hear encouragement from time to time. It sounds like you have a really busy schedule. Our local gym dropped the water aerobics class so now I am trying to figure out what else I want to do for exercise. Congratulations again Kathy

Thank you Kathy - God is good! It sounds like you are doing good too! I love to exercise in the water - it is so much easier on the joints. I will be praying that you can find some other form of exercising. Can you still use the pool at the local gym? Swimming is wonderful! Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phi. 4:8

please post some pics of the new "younger" you!!! , Dawn

LYNDA, I COULD JUST FEEL YOUR EXCITMENT. I JUST LOVE TO READ STORIES LIKE THAT . MANY PEOPLE HAVE MISTAKEN ME FOR BEING MY DAUGHTERS SISTER, ISN'T IT WONDERFUL?? THANK GOD FOR WLS. HUGS AND GOD BLESS, TRUDY