Tomorrow it will be four years.

 It will be four years tomorrow.  Four years, since my husband and I travelled over six hours to the hospital for me to have surgery.  I remember thinking that I would get there and they would do blood work and cancel because I had been so anemic.    So, I didn’t want anyone to know until I was in the operating room, so, as many of you remember, I had Jan tell everyone after they began my surgery.

 I can barely remember that prison that I lived in for so many years.  But, not a day goes by that I don’t think about what this surgery has allowed me to do.  I can hike, and run, and bend, and dance, and tie my shoes, wear high heels, and see my cooter, (Okay, that may have been a little too much information but you all know what I mean), and so many other things that now I sometimes take forgranted. 

 The other day, I was walking through the mall, and I couldn’t help but notice how easy life is for me now.  In spite of all my medical problems, I would do it all again to have my life back.  I hope that everyone who has not had the surgery will get funded and get your lives back and are as happy as I. 

 

I do read the posts from time to time, but I am so busy that anything else is out of the question.  And you know, when I had the surgery, the intention was to get busy living.  And that is what I’ve done.  Hope to read good things from all of you.

Jeannie!!!!!  How wonderful to hear you're doing so well. Congratulations on coming through your long, difficult journey to find this new and exciting life waiting for you! I'm so glad you're doing so well as I have thought of you often. In fact, I even showed a picture of you and me together in Russellville eating sweet taters...lol

We probably wouldn't even recognize each other now.

Please stop by as your time allows. I've always enjoyed reading about your busy life. You are an inspiration to me!

Susan, 

Thank you so much.  It's good coming here and reading updats on your life too.  When I visit the forum, I always read those folks who were here when I was active, so I check up on you guys and am happy to see that you are all doing well.  I still have a lot of trouble with meat and cannot drink any milk or use milk products, but that's okay with me.  The other night, my friend and I went out for a bite and we ordered our food and the two of us put the one plate between us and we ate together.  She said that I keep her honest and I tell her she keeps me from buying food that I cannot eat.  My point is that while we were there, I was able to eat half of a six ounce steak.  That was a yahooo moment for me.  Not since having wls have I ever been able to eat that much meat at one time.  So, I do feel that I am doing great. 

Hi Jeannie!
I'm so glad that you are doing so well. It looks like all of that medical crap is behind you now. Happy surgiversary.  I still can't see my cooter, but I'm trying!
Julia

Julia, 

Seeing my cooter wasn't the best thing in my life cause once I saw her, well lets just say that age plays a terrible trick on our anatomy.  And with wls and all the weightloss, she looks sad.  Poor thing.  But on a bright note, no one sees her but me, so there you go.  Good seeing you too. 

Congratulations To you!!! It is great to hear from you. Keep on living the good life.
Nan

Thanks Nancy.  I am amazed at the energy and the ability I have to do things. In fact, my daughter and some of my younger friends have trouble keeping up with me.  I am always looking back and thinking, why are they walking so slow.  

Jeannie - living life is the greatest reward. You have gone through Hell but It sounds like it was all worthwhile.

It is so good to see you posting.

Kisses
Annette

Annette,

Thanks so much.  Even at my sickest, I never regretted the surgery.  I would rather be sick than fat.  Isn't that sad.   

WOOOHOOOO!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! Glad that you are alive and doing well!!!