Re: Want to share a story...

[Guest guest]

Wow Tami, I have tears rolling down my face and don't know what to say. I

am so happy for you that you were able to jog with your son. I so look

forward to be able to start sharing experiences like that with the people I

love.

I am a military brat and so I cannot even begin to tell you how much I

admire and respect your son for what he is doing. My father was a Marine

and as he said grace at our Christmas dinner it was centered around the men

serving in the military at this moment, and asking us all to pray and do

whatever we can for them. If there is anything at all I can do for your son

or for you, I am here for you.

You, your son and all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and

he takes on this duty.

pre-op

2-5-04

cfg1@...

-- Want to share a story...

I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of

losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who

are waiting for your approvals...

I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into

the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!).

I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from

my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is

even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It

was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery

has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that

something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to

be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with

my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you

waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let

you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

son.

God bless you all

Tami

[Guest guest]

Wow Tami, I have tears rolling down my face and don't know what to say. I

am so happy for you that you were able to jog with your son. I so look

forward to be able to start sharing experiences like that with the people I

love.

I am a military brat and so I cannot even begin to tell you how much I

admire and respect your son for what he is doing. My father was a Marine

and as he said grace at our Christmas dinner it was centered around the men

serving in the military at this moment, and asking us all to pray and do

whatever we can for them. If there is anything at all I can do for your son

or for you, I am here for you.

You, your son and all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and

he takes on this duty.

pre-op

2-5-04

cfg1@...

-- Want to share a story...

I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of

losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who

are waiting for your approvals...

I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into

the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!).

I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from

my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is

even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It

was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery

has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that

something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to

be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with

my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you

waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let

you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

son.

God bless you all

Tami

[Guest guest]

Beautiful story Tami!!! Congrats on all of your success!!!

Candi

Want to share a story...

I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of

losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who

are waiting for your approvals...

I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into

the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!).

I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from

my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is

even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It

was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery

has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that

something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to

be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with

my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you

waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let

you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

son.

God bless you all

Tami

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[Guest guest]

Beautiful story Tami!!! Congrats on all of your success!!!

Candi

Want to share a story...

I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of

losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who

are waiting for your approvals...

I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into

the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!).

I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from

my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is

even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It

was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery

has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that

something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to

be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with

my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you

waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let

you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

son.

God bless you all

Tami

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[Guest guest]

At 05:44 AM 1/16/2004, you wrote:

>Look at what this will let

>you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

>son.

>God bless you all

>Tami

>

>

>

>----------

Tami,

Congrats on getting your life back and your weightloss!

Thank you for raising such a wonderful son. Without men such as your

son.. this country could not protect itself and fight terrorism.

He is a brave man and my family is greatful for his sacrifice of college

in order to serve and protect this great country our ours!

He and your family will be in our prayers!

K in Ft Lauderdale

Mommy to Noah - 10/14/02 (31 weeker)

Open RNY w/choly 12/2/03

257/227/115

30 lbs gone forever.. The scale moved 3lbs and it only took 3.5 weeks!!

[Guest guest]

At 05:44 AM 1/16/2004, you wrote:

>Look at what this will let

>you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my

>son.

>God bless you all

>Tami

>

>

>

>----------

Tami,

Congrats on getting your life back and your weightloss!

Thank you for raising such a wonderful son. Without men such as your

son.. this country could not protect itself and fight terrorism.

He is a brave man and my family is greatful for his sacrifice of college

in order to serve and protect this great country our ours!

He and your family will be in our prayers!

K in Ft Lauderdale

Mommy to Noah - 10/14/02 (31 weeker)

Open RNY w/choly 12/2/03

257/227/115

30 lbs gone forever.. The scale moved 3lbs and it only took 3.5 weeks!!

[Guest guest]

i was touched by your story, i'm honored. i will keep your son in

my prayers. thanx for the glimpse into your new life.

& wtg on the w l!

lori h.

> I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

> thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

> heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream

of

> losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you

who

> are waiting for your approvals...

> I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

> 2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

> given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

> don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went

into

> the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the

Army!!).

> I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

> decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know,

from

> my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

> June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

> recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what

is

> even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

> always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

> Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I.

It

> was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

> he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

> My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this

surgery

> has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

> could have never done that before. There is a real possibility

that

> something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem

to

> be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be

with

> my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

> together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of

you

> waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

> through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will

let

> you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for

my

> son.

> God bless you all

> Tami

[Guest guest]

i was touched by your story, i'm honored. i will keep your son in

my prayers. thanx for the glimpse into your new life.

& wtg on the w l!

lori h.

> I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and

> thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my

> heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream

of

> losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you

who

> are waiting for your approvals...

> I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of

> 2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has

> given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I

> don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went

into

> the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the

Army!!).

> I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those

> decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know,

from

> my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In

> June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even

> recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what

is

> even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have

> always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past

> Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I.

It

> was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that

> he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday.

> My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this

surgery

> has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I

> could have never done that before. There is a real possibility

that

> something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem

to

> be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be

with

> my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be

> together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of

you

> waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it

> through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will

let

> you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for

my

> son.

> God bless you all

> Tami

[Guest guest]

Tami...... I sometimes get to the point where I think, " well, maybe I

shouldn't have this surgery " then I hear stories like yours and I think " no, I

made

the right decision. " I thank God for this group and all the support that is

here. I am so happy for you and your son and (my son's only 5 and I have a

daughter that's 2 ) I can't wait to be able to play with my kids and run with

them.

in MI

320 Pre-op

[Guest guest]

Tami...... I sometimes get to the point where I think, " well, maybe I

shouldn't have this surgery " then I hear stories like yours and I think " no, I

made

the right decision. " I thank God for this group and all the support that is

here. I am so happy for you and your son and (my son's only 5 and I have a

daughter that's 2 ) I can't wait to be able to play with my kids and run with

them.

in MI

320 Pre-op

[Guest guest]

hang in there, jessica. how's the optifast coming along?

lori h.

> ... I sometimes get to the point where I think, " well, maybe I

> shouldn't have this surgery " then I hear stories like yours and I

think " no, I made

> the right decision. " I thank God for this group and all the

support that is

> here. I am so happy for you and your son and (my son's only 5

and I have a

> daughter that's 2 ) I can't wait to be able to play with my kids

and run with

> them.

>

> in MI

> 320 Pre-op

[Guest guest]

hang in there, jessica. how's the optifast coming along?

lori h.

> ... I sometimes get to the point where I think, " well, maybe I

> shouldn't have this surgery " then I hear stories like yours and I

think " no, I made

> the right decision. " I thank God for this group and all the

support that is

> here. I am so happy for you and your son and (my son's only 5

and I have a

> daughter that's 2 ) I can't wait to be able to play with my kids

and run with

> them.

>

> in MI

> 320 Pre-op