Just some thoughts

I just wanted to tell everyone how much I appreciate all of you and everything that you have done for me. I don't know where I would be in my journey if I had not met everyone. I don't think any of you have any idea how much I appreciate all the clothes that have been given to me. I just wish I had some to give ya'll, I know that I am probably the heaviest of the gang and no one wear's my size of old clothes. I just want to do for ya'll what ya'll have done for me. If anyone knows anyone that is maybe just starting their WLJ or just  needs 6x and larger PLEASE let me know. I want to be able to give to someone like ya'll have given to me. I haven't had a chance to go through what I got yesterday, but I will soon. I know it will be like last time, when I go through them, I just sit and cry, for one I can't believe I am wearing these sizes and too I think of all of the new friendships that I have. I hate that I am not able to actually go through them at the get togethers, I just can't stand for long periods of time, hoping that will change real soon. It is strange it seems I can do better walking than standing, that is why I am hoping that I will be able to walk in the Walk from Obesity. I am getting a free treadmill tomorrow so that will help. Anyway, sorry for this being so long, just needed to get some things said, been feeling a little down today, got some things going on personally. Thanks again for everything I got yesterday. Hope everyone had a great Sunday.

Cheryl,        You are already paying it forward with everything you are doing and that is what this board is all about!!!  I also feel very confident that you will be walking in that walk come September, you just wait and see, it is going to be a tremedous day!! Thank YOU!! Shelia

Hey Girlfriend, You and Barb are so welcome!   I'm glad that the clothes have gone to someone who will wear them.   I felt the same way you do when I first started.  Hang in there, someone will come along that will need them .......   you just have to be the one to store them though!!  LOL   I too could walk but not stand for any length of time.  As I got closer to 300 it changed, so it should for you too.  I would like to walk in the walk also, so we'll be there together!!!   Now that I can stand longer I hope it allows me to teach from the upright position a lot longer than before.  That was one of many problems I have had in the past.  Another prejudice against the overweight by administration, but I hope and pray I have come beyond that.  I am very nervous about tomorrow.  I know that it is natural, but concidering my past history, I am sooooooooooo nervous.  Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.   I will post tomorrow after school. Peace! Beth

Hi Cheryl, I can understand about the standing time.  It was rough when I had my surgery as I was wheelchair bound from a broken hip and pelvic.  It was for 3 years.  Three hours after I got back to my room they had me up and walking with a walker.  It was painful, but I am able to now walk 6 miles at a fast pace.  But to just stand and do dishes, I have no balance and suffer dizzy spells from an ear disease.  I still have to use a power chair when in public so I don't pass out.  But I love being able to walk now with no pain.  It's a major wow of a difference.  As you lose your weight, you'll love being able to just get out and walk especially when the weather gets nicer out.   Enjoy your new wardrobe, it's a lot of fun now shopping even at Goodwill.  Always

Cheryl Hate to tell you hun, but the crying never goes away!  I still cry about the weight I have lost.  I cry when I see my old pictures, I cry when I see others struggling with weight issues, I cry out of deep gratitude for my surgeon who gave me my life back...  It is overwhelming...  and to think, you have such wonderful things coming your way very soon!  I promise you that there are so many things you will begin to experience... enjoy every moment now...  don't worry about when you stall or reach plateaus, you will break through them, and in just one short year, your life will be completely different than it is today... We love you too sweetie and glad that you are here!  Very soon you will be handing your clothes down to someone else, and they will thank you and bless you, and it is such a blessing to need others and be needed.

**Hijack** Cheryl, I see that you have Dr. Morton, how do you like him? How are you doing on your weight loss?? Give me a shout!!

Hey Punkin! You give so much that you don't even realize!!!  We are all in this together and I'll bet that there is not a single person who hasn't felt what you feel.  We are all the same...we just look different on the outside.  You already look like a completely different person on the outside.  The transformation is amazing!  We'll just keep on plugging...okay?   Big ole sloppy kiss! Freddie

You are such a special person! I was reading your post and it touches home with me. These folks on here are awesome.......yourself included. If you still have some clothes that you want to pass on I might know a lady that works with my mom. She wears anything from 4x to a 6x. Sometimes larger. She looked into surgery and her insurance won't pay......she is now trying to decide if they can finance the cost or something. I am sure that she would love to have the clothes since money is tight and these sizes are hard to find. So anyway if you still want to get rid of them I would be willing to take them to my mom so that she can give them to her.  I hate that I missed the support group meeting last week. I was all ready to come and we received a call that my father-in-law was being taken to the hospital.......so I ended up in the ER all night instead! I want to come to the next one and I am looking forward to seeing you again! When is the next one, do you know? How are you and DH feeling? I saw that you were sick.......I hope it has gotten better.

Hey Jenn, that is awesome and makes me feel better about this. I do have alot that I need to pass on and if you know someone that is great. Sorry that you missed the support group too it was very good. So sorry to hear about your FIL, I hope he is better. The next one is 02/07 at Baptist, but the Dinner Club is meeting  on 1/26 at the Olive Garden in Mt. Juliet, we would love for you to come and join us. Me and DH are feeling better, I am still not 100% but dang close. I will gather everything up and get back with you on catching up with you so that you can get these to your mom's friend. Thanks so much for letting me know.  Cheryl

That sounds great Cheryl! i look forward to hearing from you. I will pm you my home email too. My FIL is still seeing doctors, today he sees the cardiologists so hopefully we can get some answers. I will check with my husband about the 26th dinner. I have never been to a Dinner Club or a Lunch Bunch.....they sound like fun though.  We will chat soon. Also let me know what sizes your are starting to need......if i find that I have any I will pass them along.  Have a great day!