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Brianna 18 years, 6 months ago

carol.. I am sorry you are going through such a rough expereince.Your story reminds me of my first marriage... it was not right, and I didn't know who I was. 7 years later I was alone and scared. It took a long time to find myself, but when i finally did, I was so happy. It was a long road, but worht the trip. Now I am learning to love the "new" me, and there are fears, but with time, they shall pass. I have a wonderful BF, who loved me before surgery, and loves me after surgery. We are taking things slow, and I know how lucky I m to have him in my life. Unfortunately, sometimes we only learn by making mistakes. I am sure next time around you will find a someone who is deserving of you and all you have to offer. You are a beautiful woman.. it is his loss. Stay strong Brianna

GallopingAngels 18 years, 6 months ago

Wow!! It's been 4 years since my surgery!! I can't believe how much my life has changed in that short time!! I am so much more healthy and finally as happy!! I can only tell you newbies... don't make my mistakes... learn to know your new self and your new body... even if you FEEL like the same person... you aren't!! If I had it to do over again I'd have waited a few years to get into a serious relationship... until I didn't feel flattered by the new attention. Now I know who I am ... my DIVORCE (married him shortly after I lost all the weight) will be final in December. I should have asked one question.... "Would you have loved me when I was fat?" He told me (too late) that he wouldn't have... what does that tell you? Anyway... I'm beginning to learn so much about who my new self is and am starting to truly like that person. Give yourself that chance too... and learn who you truly are!! I love you all and pray for your great health and true happiness!! Take Care! Carol

GallopingAngels 18 years, 6 months ago

Wow!! It's been 4 years since my surgery!! I can't believe how much my life has changed in that short time!! I am so much more healthy and finally as happy!! I can only tell you newbies... don't make my mistakes... learn to know your new self and your new body... even if you FEEL like the same person... you aren't!! If I had it to do over again I'd have waited a few years to get into a serious relationship... until I didn't feel flattered by the new attention. Now I know who I am ... my DIVORCE (married him shortly after I lost all the weight) will be final in December. I should have asked one question.... "Would you have loved me when I was fat?" He told me (too late) that he wouldn't have... what does that tell you? Anyway... I'm beginning to learn so much about who my new self is and am starting to truly like that person. Give yourself that chance too... and learn who you truly are!! I love you all and pray for your great health and true happiness!! Take Care! Carol

Diane DeSeranno 18 years, 6 months ago

Today is a very special day. It marks the anniversary of our Surgery. Congratulations to YOU! If you have an opportunity and haven’t done so already, please stop by and update your profile. Knowing how you’ve progressed, good or bad is important to all of us on this site. Again, Congratulations! You've come a long way, your special be good to yourself. God Bless.

GallopingAngels 19 years, 6 months ago

Well it's been 3 years for me!! What an amazing gift this continus to be!!! I thank God for this blessing... great health and happiness!! I also pray for all of you who are on your journey!! Love you all!! Carol

Naes Wls J. 20 years, 6 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all. (unknown author)FROM MY HEART TO YOU ~*~Hugs~*~</b>

Steph1017 21 years, 6 months ago

Hi Carol, I was just looking through the photo album and saw your photo~ You look amazing! I have to say your 40 year old picture makes you look like you are 25!! Which is pretty good, you look way better then me and I am 24!! Keep up the great work! You are truly an inspiration! Take care! Stephanie Alvord Open RNY 6-5-01 318/158/150 sz 32/ 12-14s

Becca K. 21 years, 6 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You! I hope that this post finds you healthy and happy. Please remember to drop by and update your profile from time to time. It's important for others to be able to see how we post-ops do on our journeys. You never know who you might inspire. Have a great day.

Karen K. 21 years, 6 months ago

Carol, Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your website and for including your "Advice from Nin" on there... I'm a relatively new post-op (not even a month yet) and BOY-OH-BOY did those letters speak to me. You are truly blessed to have a friend like that..and moreover you are truly a blessing for having shared them. THANK YOU!

GallopingAngels 22 years ago

<center><img src="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/2710/FlwrsLine.gif"></center> <strong>23 Apr 02:<Strong> Hey there!! I got my picture updated - thanks to the hard workers on this site!! Things are going great for me! Going to try updating on this page so I don't have to cut and paste to my profile... anyway... a gal (today) mentioned being the actual weight of her drivers license and I realized I'm only 6 lbs from "being honest" on mine as well!! That's really a pretty monumental thing! Of course now I look so different I'll have to go get a new one anyway!! This weekend my daughter and I were sitting on the couch and she leaned close against me and all of a sudden yelped "what is that?" I'm wondering what she's talking about and she starts poking at my ribs... meanwhile I'm laughing my guts out ... partially at her partially at being tickled. She couldn't believe I have ribs!! And loved the fact that now I'm actually ticklish!! She then proceded to torture me to pieces.. and then realized she could feel my thigh bone too.. and the tickling started all over!! It was really fun to see how happy she is at the changes!! I love this surgery... if I could pay for it for someone else I surely would... but sorry to say my generosity is only a thought because I'm a BROKE single parent ... albeit the riches I have are imeasurable -- my God, my children, my family & my HEALTH!!! For those of you waiting for approval I offer you my prayers though!! I do have a few things I'd like to mention too... I notice that a lot of people are beating themselves to pieces over what they are eating pre-op and want to tell you to give yourself a break!! For once in your life... DON'T diet!! If only to keep from depressing yourself before the surgery!! I feel you need to wait until you've had the surgery and still then don't beat yourself up... just allow the tool to work for/with you!! It saddens me to see us be so hard on ourselves... we catch enough from other people.. we need to learn to be kinder to ourselves!! Anyway... just my 2cents worth!! I hope all of you are able to get approved and that all of us our successful in this journey we are on together!! Take Care!!! Carol Surgery done 29 Oct 01 - starting weight 265. Current weight - 186.5 - wearing size 13 pants!!!