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Marty W. 22 years ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Hope everything turns out wonderfully! You'll be a loser soon!...LOL! Hugs,

Gramma K. 22 years, 1 month ago

Congrats on your surgery, Kim. Hang on, its a thrilling ride! As for keeping your vitamins and meds straight, get one (or two) of those plastic pill boxes with days of the week on them. Then load em up with all your meds for the week and put the bottles out of sight (and out of reach if you have little ones). And don't forget to ask for the "tongs" at the hospital! Best Wishes!

jackie_h1 22 years, 2 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. What a wonderful Holiday Gift for you...the gift of life free from fat! I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a *BIG LOSER*!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (RNY 2/8/02 -131# from 369 to 238)

Cathy W. 22 years, 2 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery!!! I'll bet you're doing a happy dance accompanied by some "NERVES", but don't worry be happy!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon!!!

Karen N. 22 years, 2 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

Becca K. 22 years, 2 months ago

Hello Kim~“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life.

MommaAngel 22 years, 2 months ago

HI KIM I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side, LORD BLESS

Tina M. 22 years, 3 months ago

Dear Kim ~ I just read your post on the AMOS message board, and I felt that I needed to tell you how poignant I thought it was. Your story about your evening "hit home" in more ways than one. But still, through it all, you still found something to be "thankful for". You couldn't have been more right when you said that MO has taught you (and me too) not to judge a book by its cover. They way that you put, "drinking in someone's soul", was so beautiful, and so are YOU! Thank you for such and inspiring post on such a sad day. I want to wish you the best of luck w/ your surgery...with your "outlook" on life, you should do wonderfully! Take Care,

Betsy Yellon 22 years, 6 months ago

Hi Kim, I read your post and wanted to chime in. I grew up in Orange County, California. Trust me when I say that more stress and peer pressure DOES NOT a skinny person make! I grew up close to the beach in Sunny Calif. and there was more stress than I could shake a stick at (both physically and socially). I grew up with a weight problem and I think that the peer pressure actually made it worse for me. Another big problem was that my mother has NEVER accepted me just the way I was. This was a HUGE contributing factor. I know how the parental battles can be, and they are not easily won. All I can say, is that this is YOUR decision alone, no one elses. Ultimately, you are the one who has to live in your body and this decision has to be personal. I'm sorry that you are getting flack from your own mother, I can relate. On the other hand, my mom said "great, when" before I could even get the words completely out of my mouth, so I'm not sure that she will never except me just the way I am. I will probably get that when I am at a "sociably acceptable weight". But, what she doesn't know is that I'm doing this for my health, for me, not for her or for anyone else. So, hang in there girl, keep on pushing forward. Whether she agree's or not, it's up to you. I know that she must love you very much and she cares for you and she only want's what is best for you. Lots of love to you Kim. God Bless you! Betsy

Robbin T. 22 years, 6 months ago

Kim- I'm so sorry to hear about your mom... You could be living my life about 10 years ago... to make a long story short-I grew up in LA, hung out at the beach with all the "beautiful people", I dieted over & over as I only felt as if I fit in when I was thin. Depression came in hugh waves every time I regained the weight & at times I no longer wanted to live. My mom is 5'2", weighing in at 115 lbs, & constantly ragged on me, to the point of ruining what little relationship we may have had... I moved to Oregon with my DH & kids 6 years ago & have never looked back. I'll tell you what, I've never been happier then I am now without having to put up with her put-downs. Tell your mom that you love her & if she could show you some UNCONDITIONAL love & support, you will both have a happier & healthier relationship. Tell her not to wait until you can't stand to hear it anymore & up & leave. I hope that it gets better for the both of you.