A time for reflection....

Cathy, Thank you so much! You are so right.... I would do it all over again in a heartbeat too. Even though I have not had the problems and complications that alot of others have had, it has not always been easy for me. The issues with food are probably always going to be there for me too, but I think that I deal with them in a totally different (and better) way now. Even though it is not been the easiest thing that I have ever done, it is by far the BEST thing that I have ever done for myself. I only wish that I had done it sooner than I did. I wish you success as well, and I so appreciate your response. This is such a wonderful and life changing procedure, and if we all just make up our minds to take this gift that we have been given and use it to the fullest extent that we possibly can, we will all be so much better off in the long run! Take care and have a wonderful Christmas!!! Jessica

What a wonderful post! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm at the very beginning of my journey, but I'm looking forward to the ride.

Oh, thanks Catherine! I read through your profile, and I see you are doing wonderfully yourself! You keep up the good work too, and in a few short months, you will be in the same place that I am in right now. You will look back at yourself in amazement. It has been a great year for me. I have never felt so much pride and self confidence that I can remember. It has been a marvelous journey!! Keep us updated on your progress! Take care, Jessica