Reason to have surgery

[Guest guest]

Lori,

You must have been so scared as you attempted to

catch up with your little

boy. We have had or will be having this surgery for others

as well as ourselves.

I am glad you had the surgery.

Sally

Lori Hannon wrote:

Hi

(the other!) Cheryl, Thanks

for sharing your story. I can relate to a degree about not having

Mom and others to turn to for advice. I remember after giving birth

to my little boy, wanting so desparately to phone someone up...even just

to figure out how to hold the little baby during a bath; there I was, flipping

through baby books, trying to figure it out! What

a wonderful decision you've made for yourself and your family in scheduling

this surgery. Prior to surgery, at 420+ pounds, I have a painful

memory of going for a walk with my little 3 yr old at the time. He

was on his bike while I walked beside him. He started picking up

speed, going down a hill, and I just couldn't move my massive body fast

enough to catch him as his speed increased and he grew more and more fearful.

As I was trying by best to barrell my body toward him, I very consciously

realized that he would have to fall off before I could catch up to him.

I had already made the decision to have surgery & had a date scheduled,

but it was one of those crystal-clear confirmations that I was doing the

right thing. I was not able to protect my son. So, not only

had I made the decision to have surgery so that I could be here longer,

but to improve the quality of my life and the lives of my family. I'll

be thinking of you on the 21st,Lori