Sept. 4th 2007, My Re-Birthday.

Tomorrow, Tuesday is my rebirthday.. only 9 1/2 hours away.. and I have tears in my eyes as I write this - that I can one day be in the same place in a year or so from now as some of the women (and men) I 've been following for the past year on this site.  Being overweight for so long and being so unhappy with the way I feel and the way I look, I can't believe that there is hope for me to not have to be trapped inside this body for the rest of my life.  I want to truly live and not just be alive but to live and experience life and not just keep coasting the way things have been going.  It's almost what I imagine how it feels to be released from prison.  My own prison, a place where unless you've been in my shoes (our shoes) that most people looking in from the outside wouldn't even know I was locked up.  I've been laughing on the outside and crying on the inside for way too long.  I look forward for Tomorrow - my re-birthday and what the future holds for me. For once being a "loser" sounds like a really good thing!!!  I want to say thank you to all of you wonderful people and to let you know you've all been an inspiration aand a role model to me.  I can't wait to sit alongside the bench with you.  My last thought for the evening - watch out world 'cause here I come!!!!  Thank you for listening to me!!  Jessica 

: -) Jessica I felt and said the same thing I told my surgeon thank you for my re-birthday that was so totally me on August 10th just 3days shy of 1 month Good Luck & God Bless you Love Kelly

jess just follow what your doctor tells you and you will do great...... good luck and god bless and ill save you a seat on the LOSERS side

{{{{{{{ BIG HUG }}}}}}}} Best of luck today and by the time you read this, you'll be a LOSER!!! hugs, Karen

You'll be in my prayers, Jess!!!!! *~*Blessed Be*~*

Jessica, I know what you mean - I felt like I was  living my life on the sidelines.  NOW I AM LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST!  This is an amazing journey.  Make the MOST of your honeymoon period and your new tool - Follow the rules and adapt to your *new* healthy lifestyle. This is it .... your chance to live! Take it and run with it!!!! KEEP US POSTED :O)  I'm here - if you have any questions or need support or cheers!!! hugs, Britt

Jessica, I cried when I read your post...I so understand.  I'll be thinking about you....good luck and can't wait to see you back! Rosemary

There are tears in my eyes too, I think we can all relate so much to this.  Thank you for putting  it  in to words so beautifully... Good luck on your surgery, here's hoping for an uneventful one and a textbook recovery!! Flo

I'm a little late with posting but wanted to wish you a safe and speedy recovery.  I think that we can all relate to how you are feeling because I know that I felt the same way before I had the surgery.  You are in great hands with Dr. Garber. 

Hugs,

Patty

 

Wow. I love your analogy of being freed from prison! What a fantistic comparison. I might steal that, if you don't mind!  I can so related. I've been approved by insurance and I'm now just waiting for a date from the hospital.  By now (Wed evening) you are well on your way to a new and exciting life. I wish you the best and look forward to reading about your progress!