Re: Everyday you Remind Me!

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Thank you.. sincerely.

Liane

> Hi all,

>

> I am one who lurks a lot and only engages with questions about

problems,

> etc as I gather information and do my research. My status is that I

had my

> consult with Rabkin, and now just awaiting submission to the

insurance. But

> status or problems is not why I am writing this note.

>

> As DS starts to look like something I've accepted and decided to do,

I have

> all those fears about going under the knife, to be under anesthesia,

of all

> the surgical complications. But as my digest mail piles up and I

read all

> your notes, you have given me the courage to see just what this

> life-saving surgery means, and I too, can successfully reach the

" other " side.

>

> This one's for you, fellow DSers....

>

> ~~~~~~~Everyday you Remind Me ~~~~~~~~~~

>

> Everyday you remind me of the freedom that awaits.

>

> Everyday you remind of the simple things you can do

> How you can tie your shoe,

> or run with your children, or fit into a size ...

> Or that you're now living the life you longed for forever...

> (Could this really happen??)

>

> Everyday you remind me

> Not to feel guilty, selfish or crazy for " doing this to my body "

> Even in my darkest hour of pros and cons analysis...

>

> Everyday you remind me of the health reasons for DS

> And how your diabetes, your legs, your tests are all

> Changing for the better

>

> Everyday you remind me of your courage

> As I read about your recoveries

> And how you cope with and manage the side effects

> And that you are so happy you would do it all again....

>

> Everyday you remind me of the facts and figures

> That, God willing will eventually reach the ears

> of doctors and insurances that will support me

> In case I have to fight.

> (I have not heard yet).

>

> Everyday you remind me to be grateful,

> And you give my cyber hugs and cradle the idea,

> That just within my grasp, is a life I have long forever for

> And a life I deserve to have.

>

> Last but not least.

>

> Everyday you remind me of how common interests,

> Common caring, common love

> Can change lives ...

> Not just on this DS list, but in the world

> Let us not forget that one act of compassion ripples out

> And we all have more affect than we know

>

> Everyday you remind me of the freedom that awaits.

>

> (((((((((((((((((Thank you, fellow DSers)))))))))))))

>

>

> Hawkins

> Preop / BMI 60 /

> 240 to lose / 150 lbs bound!

> Consult Sept. 13

> Rabkin in SF

>

> ****** Hoping soon for a switcheroo! *******