Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 In a message dated 11/24/2003 6:21:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, SassyNpink@... writes: > This surgery has changed my life so > much. I am unrecognizable from the me that was. > It was all worth it! > in WA Ah, , you didn't just tear up -- you made me tear up, too! I am so happy for you. I can relate so much to the spinal problems (although mine are not as severe) and I can't tell you how inspiring your post is! Hugs and blessings, hero Lady! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 , That's fantastic! Glad you had a great time in Kauai! If that bike trip is the one on Maui down a volcano..isn't that the one at 6am in the morning ?? I wrote that one off, but I may get my vacation self out of bed next time and do it *grins* Waiting to see the pics! *hugs* Anita > Hi all, > > I guess that Sharon and I got the same bug. I just returned from a week on > Kauai. It was fabulous. I did things that I never thought I would. I don't know > if I have discussed this much on the board,but here goes. > > About 9 1/2 years ago I injured my back and was unable to function from the > hips down. I could feel parts of my legs, but not use them. When the doc > (Ehtheshamai , sp?) did surgery he gave me a 50-50 chance of walking again. At that > time I weighed just under 300 lbs. Through a lot of prayer, a talented doc, > and the support of family, friends and sadistic therapists (love them, really) I > was up and walking again, though the road was a long one. I still have > problems from permenant nerve damage. I didn't think that I would ever be able to do > activites like a " normal " person. Add a few years and another 80 lbs. I KNEW > that I would not be able to do activites like everyone else. > In a few weeks it will be my 3-year DS birthday. Although I waffle within a 4 > lb range, I have essentially lost 220 lbs. Last week I tested the limits of > my body and survived! I did all those things I wanted to do, but thought I > never would. Okay, so I didn't get to scuba (I have to get a doc release because > of a sinus surgery), but I snorkeled with Monk Seals, biked a 12 mile trip > (2/3 was downhill), went on an ATV ride/hike tour of the island, and went on a > trip that included a 5 mile kayaking part and a 2 1/2 mile hiking part. I > kicked butt and took names! I swam, I walked all day, I felt SO ALIVE. A couple > times I teared up thinking about it. I ran around in a swimsuit and sarong and > was not self conscious about it. I sat on an airplane and was comfortable and > had room to spare. It was really great. This surgery has changed my life so > much. I am unrecognizable from the me that was. > It was all worth it! > in WA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Thanks so much for your inspirational report! It is great to sometimes sit back and recognise the changes and appreciate how far we have all come. Was this your honeymoon? Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 That was wonderful , it made me tear up just reading this! Congrats girl! YOU are worth it!!! Cinda 05/19/03 371/284 > Hi all, > > I guess that Sharon and I got the same bug. I just returned from a week on > Kauai. It was fabulous. I did things that I never thought I would. I don't know > if I have discussed this much on the board,but here goes. > > About 9 1/2 years ago I injured my back and was unable to function from the > hips down. I could feel parts of my legs, but not use them. When the doc > (Ehtheshamai , sp?) did surgery he gave me a 50-50 chance of walking again. At that > time I weighed just under 300 lbs. Through a lot of prayer, a talented doc, > and the support of family, friends and sadistic therapists (love them, really) I > was up and walking again, though the road was a long one. I still have > problems from permenant nerve damage. I didn't think that I would ever be able to do > activites like a " normal " person. Add a few years and another 80 lbs. I KNEW > that I would not be able to do activites like everyone else. > In a few weeks it will be my 3-year DS birthday. Although I waffle within a 4 > lb range, I have essentially lost 220 lbs. Last week I tested the limits of > my body and survived! I did all those things I wanted to do, but thought I > never would. Okay, so I didn't get to scuba (I have to get a doc release because > of a sinus surgery), but I snorkeled with Monk Seals, biked a 12 mile trip > (2/3 was downhill), went on an ATV ride/hike tour of the island, and went on a > trip that included a 5 mile kayaking part and a 2 1/2 mile hiking part. I > kicked butt and took names! I swam, I walked all day, I felt SO ALIVE. A couple > times I teared up thinking about it. I ran around in a swimsuit and sarong and > was not self conscious about it. I sat on an airplane and was comfortable and > had room to spare. It was really great. This surgery has changed my life so > much. I am unrecognizable from the me that was. > It was all worth it! > in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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