My New Life
Without getting into long stories, in addition to my weight issues, I have dealt with panic attacks and depression for most of my life. My panic attacks turned into agoraphobia. There was a time when I couldn't go outside of a 7 mile radius. As I gained more weight, it became easier and easier to just stay home. When I decided to have gastric bypass, the biggest hurdle I had to overcome was that the surgeon was 30 miles from my house and the hospital was 35 miles away. As some of you remember I chickened out of my pre op testing because of the distance and the fact that I had to go up 5 floors in an elevator. I seriously wasn't as nervous about the complications of the surgery was much as I was the panic attacks I was afraid of having being that far out of my comfort zone. God was so good to me during that time and saw me through everything.
This last weekend I took my kids on vacation to Virginia. We were gone from Friday morning until Monday night. It was incredible. I have not left New York State in 30 years. Not only did we go, but because of the weight loss, I was actually able to enjoy myself. I can't tell you how excited I am about this surgery and how God has used this in my life.
-Flo 
Tessie;
That is so wonderful. I am so happy that you were able to make this huge step. It is so much easier to tackle such hurdles knowing that God is there holding our hand and helping is through. It is amazing how in our most uncomfortable situations we can feel his presence. By his grace we can get through the toughest of times. This is only the beginning of great things for you.
Sally
WOW!! What an amazing accomplishment for you!!!! I have a friend who has similar issues so I know a little bit about what you went through!! You should be very proud of yourself!!! This really is a life saving surgery!!!! I believe that God doesn't let us get overwhelmed by any more than he thinks we can handle & when we truly want help he comes through every time!!!! Good luck to you!!!
Cece
........HOW TERRIFIC 
......YOU HAVE COME ALONG WAY IN SUCH A SHORT TIME WITH A WHOLE NEW LIFETIME IN FRONT OF YOU 
THE BEST IS YET TO COME, ONE DAY AT A TIME..................CONGRATS TESSIE
.LOVE, HUGS, BEST WISHES, CHRISTINA 
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