Funny things...

[Guest guest]

Over the past week I've really noticed a couple of things that have

struck me as funny. The reason is probably because being 418 lbs I

had forgotten how things really are. Things like; sitting in a

restaurant booth without having to move the table or hoping that the

table wasn't attached to the wall. Now I have at least two or three

inches between the table edge and my body, this hasn't happened for

maybe 12 years or more. Another thing is that I can now look straight

down and see my feet, not just my toes, but most of my feet (and some

unmentionables I haven't been able to see in quite a while). Then

today, I put on a pair of jeans that I probably couldn't have fit

into over 20 years ago.

So when those of you that are considering the WLS. I want you to

think about where you are now, happiness wise. I believe, men (and

women) are on this earth to enjoy their lives. For those of us, for

one reason or another, aren't really living, we're just in survival

mode, I'm convinced that WLS is a tool by which we can break the

chains of depression, paranoia, and self-doubt. I am only 90+ days

post-op, but I am convinced that if I had not stuck with my decision

to follow through with the surgery, I would be in the same place

mentally and physically that I was just three months ago. I now have

a new start on life and being 47 years old, I am more than ready to

live my life as it was intended, with Joy. That joy includes my wife,

my children, and perhaps more importantly myself.

Thanks for this group's support. This type of medium to convey and

converse is a great way to touch lives and show others that there are

many other souls in the very same or similar position in life. Thanks

again.

-Ray