Subject: Looking at things through a new eyes

[Guest guest]

Hey Cindy, don't feel bad for being " suckered in " . I know some feel

that they've heard too much about T. and at first I agreed, but

after some soul searching about it, in my opiinion, I feel that if

this group doesn't keep the newbies informed about her -- they could

be contacted and possibly be scared away from this life-saving

surgery. I've been reading about T. and I really can't bring

myself to feel bad about her -- she truly seems to be passionate at

whatever she believes in at the time -- and I respect that. What she

doesn't understand is that we are not all ignorant -- we have done

our research and found that in spite of possible complications of

this surgery, we feel that this is the best thing for us. I've heard

it said that the complications from this surgery are scientific

possibliites, however, if I don't do something about my weight, my

weight-related complications will become certanties. I wish she

would respect us as being educated adults very capable of making our

own decisions without her input. In my opinion, I am here because

the Lord brought me here -- if it is in His will, then I will be

lucky enough to meet the wonderful Dr. Rutledge who through his very

skilled hands will give me my life back. I believe the Lord already

knows the outcome -- and that there is nothing that T can say

nor that we can do that will change that outcome. We take risks in

anything we do in life -- even walking out of our doors each day -- I

however refuse to let fear hold me back from living life to the

fullest -- and with the help of the Lord and Dr. Rutledge -- I intend

to do just that. Take care all -- and God bless.

from Michigan