WOW moments!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas! If you are post-op, I am sure it was so much better than last year. If you are pre-op, don't give up! This surgery is the best tool! It is soooo worth everything and anything you do to get it! Now, I just HAVE to share what happened to me! I have seen the numbers going down on the scale, I have heard, and loved, the expressions and comments by friends and family over how I am looking. But, it finally really hit me this week! I usually buy my clothes at resale shops and garage sales since I dont' stay in them to long. So a lot of times, they have no tag, or they are faded, or even if I can see the tag, I somehow talk myself into thinking that it is a large 8 or whatever. But this week my husband and I went shopping for the last of our Christmas gifts. He asked me to try on somethings so he could get an idea of what to get me. I fit in smalls! I am a real 8! I even fit in a robe that was a 4-6! I was in shock. I was crying in the stores! I didn't think it could get any better. I was wrong! All the my kids and grandkids were over opening presents. I went to get a trash sack to put all the wrapping paper in. My son-in-law followed me in to the kitchen and was looking at me and told me he was going to start calling me leaf! I kinda looked at him and said, "Leaf? Okay....." He said, "Yeah, you are gonna blow away"! Me? blow away??? I could have cried again! I am so excited and happy and can't believe this is really me! This has been the best Christmas gift ever! If I don't lose another pound, I would be happy! (But I really do hope to lose down to 125) I want to thank all those that gave me encouragement and support when I was battling the insurance company and fighting to have this done. Thanks for your honesty and putting down all your emotions on your profile for me to pour over when I doubted myself. Thanks to those who posted before and after pics that kept me motivated to keep fighting. You all had a part in saving my life! I give God all the glory and praise for getting me here! I thank Dr. Aguirre for being the tool He used. I thank each and every one of you for your part as well. If I can help anyone out there who has questions, I want to be available to you. Email anytime! Hope you have a wonderful New Year! Genie

WOW Genie you bring me to tears, I am so happy for us, all of us. Dot

Thanks so much Dot! This time last year I couldn't even imagine being here! Isn't this the BEST???? Genie

Genie, I am so proud of you and all I kept thinking about was this is the last christmas to eat everything in site. Next year things will be different. I actually started to get sad because next year I won't be able to pile food on my plate. Can you believe that. Then I thought about how it would feel to get on a plane and not worry about the seat belt fitting or worrying about squeezing in jeans. Then I started to remember that all the worry and stress has already been taken care of because God knows my worries and will answer my prayers. That's when I started to feel better and put things into perspective again. Sometimes we all have to do that. Congrats Genie, You sure do deserve all the compliments!! Ronda

Rhonda, Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I was like you.....I thought I would miss piling the food on at Christmas. But you know what? It wasn't that bad! I have a thing I do. When I think I am missing something, I reach up and touch my collarbones! I have always wanted a neck, and now I have one! Nothing beats the way I am feeling! I did take a few bites of special desserts, but it totally satisfied me! I know you can't imagine that right now, but next Christmas, you will! You are going to do great! I am so excited and happy for you! You are on the downhill slide now girl! Yippee! Genie

Genie I was reading your post I just wanted to say WOW!!!!! What you have achieved you tell your wonderful son in law that you are not going to blow away ... but now that you have your wings you may fly high. FAmily support is awsome .... now post some new piccies so we can follow your journey..... Keep that smile you have accomplished so much! : hugs Kim

Kim, You are so sweet! Thank you so much for that wonderful post! I will try and post new pics this weekend. I may have to contact Lorraine for help again though! Lorraine, you there? Genie

Holy smokes Genie! That is so great! I want to see some new pics of you! Make it your New Year's resolution to update your profile! Now you can be the inspiration for others! God bless! Bonnie RNY 6/3/05 264/178/165

I am definitely gonna try and get new pics posted! I will post when I do. thanks so much! Genie