Sally S.

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S T. 22 years, 2 months ago

Dear Sally, I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through. I totally understand your feelings that you want to give up. It certainly is understandable. Please know that those who read your wonderful posts feel like your friends. I will pray for you.

Tami D. 22 years, 2 months ago

Sally, Take each step one at a time. Don't concentrate on the negative what if's but the positives. You can do this.. you are wonderfully strong and compassionate person. Let the nurse in you take over your fears... what would you say to you as a nurse if you were the patient? Keep the faith, you have the power of prayer, and the strength of AMOS to sustain you.. You are in my prayers.. Tami

rebalspirit 22 years, 2 months ago

Dear Sally, You are a very courageous woman and I applaud your tenacity to keep moving forward when you just want to retreat and give up. Please keep the faith and stay in the fight. You touch so many of us here on the AMOS board and I for one would be very saddened if you gave up. You have great gifts of connection and expression and I predict that one day you will have the confidence and boldness to share your gifts with the world if you choose to do that. Do what you are able, when you are able, and do what you must when you must. There is no shame in fighting and there is not shame in retreat. There is a time to every season under heaven. God bless you richly, as you surely desearve it. Take care, Robin

kasi H. 22 years, 2 months ago

hey there sally. i'm behind you all the way. i'm thinking of you and sending calming, peaceful energy. i will be here cheering you on. it's so frustrating to be afraid....believe me i know this since i am agoraphobic. you'll make it though. you are tough and brave and you can do it. i'm here if you need to talk anytime. blessed be~

jstpeachy 22 years, 2 months ago

Sally, I know you are afraid. Of course you are high risk. If you didn't need the surgery you wouldn't be high risk. The more you need the surgery, the higher risk you are. DOn't let that frighten you. If its your time, its your time. There isn't anything you can do about that. But you can take whatever steps you can think of to make your remaining time on this earth as wonderful as possible. That is what you are doing -- trying to make your life better. Doctors are paid to tell you the worst thing that can happen to you. If they didn't, they would get sued all the time. You know that already. Step out of your personal crisis and think of what you would have told a patient with the same concerns when you were a nurse? I'm sure your advice would be helpful to you as well. Good luck -- and remember -- there's not one of us who doesn't seem to be terrified at one time or another. You are not alone.

cherokey55 22 years, 2 months ago

Sally....come on...pick yourself up by your boot straps and grasp the life that you want. It is within your reach. Yes I know it is hard and I know that it sucks...keep your eyes focused on your bright future..you'll do great. Yes you are high risk..your surgeon would have refused to take you as a patient if he didn't think he could handle it. And if everyone is driving you crazy with the 'you are very high risk'..tell them before they have a chance.....yes, I know I am high risk, but I want this done so I can get wls, so lets get it over with. As far as worrying about seating and the exam tables...call a head and ask if they can accommodate you...if they say no, well then I would find someone else..or tell them to get over it and make the necessary arrangements becasuse I will be there on such and such day (my personal choice)...DO NOT for one minute let anyone make you think that you are less of a person (or deserve less dignity) because of your weight. EVERY HUMAN, I dont care what your size or color or religion, deserves dignity and respect, and if someone is to stupid to give it...then DEMAND it. Sally, you deserve this wls...now get out there and fight for what is rightfully yours!!!! hugs and prayers, terri

Marty L. 22 years, 2 months ago

Sally dear, I am distressed to hear that you are not able to find more promise from the hope of surgery. It may not mean much, but I do care how you are doing and think of you often. I pray that you find hope daily and are blessed with enough energy to carry you through your surgery. There are so many people that find confort and reassurance from your Message Board Postings. Please take care of yourself, and please don't give up. Everyone is looking for you daily and praying for you. much respect mlp

Becca K. 22 years, 2 months ago

Hello Sally~“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. Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things that you want to do. The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way! May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you!

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!!!

Tami D. 22 years, 2 months ago

Sally, (((BIG HUG)))...YOU CAN do this! When you need help you have 9000 of us here to help. When you are down.. we all want to help you up. You are not alone. Just take it one step at a time. Don't think of the path from start to finish.. think of the finish.. and hold on to it. WLS isn't about being skinny.. you know that.. it is about getting your life back. And you DESERVE that chance! Honey, keep on keepin on.. you will make it. Take each fear as it is, a fear, accept it and move on to the next step. We ALL LOVE YOU and want you to succeed in life. I stay on this board and read each day just to hear about you. I pray for you each day, and I CARE about you. Care about yourself. Depression can be as crippling as SMO. Try to overcome it and realize you are a wonderful, caring, beautiful human being that DESERVES a good healthy life. Love, Tami