Wow, Wow & Wow!!!

I have had an awesome week of WOW's....First my weight has really dropped this week after my two week stall. Second, I caught up with an old friend and found out he too has had gastric bypass surgery just last month. I drove up to visit my dear friend Natalie last weekend and had a very nice time with her and also met Patty. And to top my already fantastic week...."drum roll please".....I finally fit into my "motavational jeans". If anyone remembers my post a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned this pair of jeans I had purchased that were about 4 inches from buttoning & zipping. Well this morning I tried them on and they FIT!!!! I'm not supposed to wear jeans to work but I just couldn't help myself. I had to wear this pair of pants. My youngest daughter came by and I was telling her about it and explained that I knew they were tight on me but I was in them...she said, Mom, that's how your jeans are supposed to fit and then she preceeded to tell me how good I looked. Now you can't beat that for a positive note to end the week on. For all you peeps out there that are thinking about having this surgery but just haven't completely made up your mind. I am here to say that if you want to regain your life, if your weight is holding you back from being the fun-loving person you know you are on the inside....don't hesitate for a moment. Plunge in head first and regain your youthfulness and your self-esteem. It's the best thing you will ever do for YOU!!! If you are one of those who are struggling with insurance companies and just feel like giving up because you feel it's a lost cause. DON'T!!!! I was denied 6 times before I got an approval. It took me over a year from my first consultation to my surgery date. So hang in there and don't give up your dream for a minute. This is something worth fighting for. Believe me, I know exactly how you're feeling and how defeated your spirit must be, but just keep on keeping on and it will happen. You have to be persistant and you have to push the insurance company. Jump through all their hoops and do everything possible to make it happen. It is so worth whatever you have to do to get to this point. Life is good on the loser's bench. Now to all of you (and you know who you are) that have been with me throughout my journey and all my frustration. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You kept me encouraged when I was down and you supported my dream when I didn't think it was going to happen. I love you all and these simple words just don't do justice to what my heart is feeling. I couldn't have made it without all of you. So many of you have been such an inspiration to me along the way. I have watched you undergo your miraculous transformations and I am so very proud of all that you've accomplished. Thank you all.....I love you!!! 305/231/160 pre-op/current/goal Kathy

Wow is right, Kathy, I am sooooo glad for you. You are an inspiration! I remember your post about the jeans and I can't believe that here we are - just a few weeks later - and you are in them! That's awesome! I guess it just goes to show what this surgery, following the pouch rules, and determination will do for you. It sounds to me like you can accomplish just about anything you set your mind to do! You are a strong woman, and I hope I can be as strong you as I go through this process. Keep up the great work! You've come so far in such a short time! I can tell that you are going to be a total WLS success story! Hugs, Robin

Thank you Robin, Your words of support and encouragement mean so much to me. I know how difficult it is to cheer someone else on when you are going through the denial process yourself. I remember being right where you are and thinking, this is never going to happen for me. Again, I can't stress enough how important it is NOT to give up. The insurance company is banking on the fact that you will do just that. Prove them wrong!! It was an awesome feeling to put those jeans on yesterday morning. I was on a natural high all day long. I think that motivated me to purchase another pair of pants too small for me and see how long it takes me to get into them. It is a great way to see your progress. As we go through this lossing cycle we don't always realize just how well we are doing because your head just can't comprehend what the body is doing. Pictures and clothes are the best way for us to see our own changes. Thanks again Sweetie for your wonderful kind words. Know that I am praying for your approval. I know without a doubt that prayer works. That was the one thing I had going for me during my long wait. I knew that God set me on this path and what He starts, He finishes!! Lots of Love Kathy

MY SOUTHERN MOM....(lmao) Wohoooo Girl you know words doesn't describe the feeling when I read things like this.You are my inspiration and hopefully I will be just as succesful as you.Thank you for your time and support you have been giving to me,it truley is a blessing to have someone stand by that understands..Talk to ya soon.. hugs,Naomi

Hey there my beautiful adopted daughter, I am so glad that my success has inspired you. Just remember that your day is right around the corner. You are going to do fine and I will be in constant prayer for you and for Dr. Hutcher as he performs your surgery. I am so glad we met. You are such a wonderful person and once you recover from your surgery and if you need a walking buddy, perhaps we can meet at the Mall and do just that. Exercise is so very important to see the wonderful results you want. And it makes you feel better too. Never thought I would say that!! I am here for you Naomi. I count it a privilege to stand by you during your rebirth. I know all the emotions you are going through both good and bad. Just know that you can do this. Look at all of us who have gone before you. If we can do it so can you. Lots of Love Kathy

Kathy Way to go girl. Keep up the good work. Oh love the emails you send you out. Thanks. Keith