Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 Wow Tami, I have tears rolling down my face and don't know what to say. I am so happy for you that you were able to jog with your son. I so look forward to be able to start sharing experiences like that with the people I love. I am a military brat and so I cannot even begin to tell you how much I admire and respect your son for what he is doing. My father was a Marine and as he said grace at our Christmas dinner it was centered around the men serving in the military at this moment, and asking us all to pray and do whatever we can for them. If there is anything at all I can do for your son or for you, I am here for you. You, your son and all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and he takes on this duty. pre-op 2-5-04 cfg1@... -- Want to share a story... I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who are waiting for your approvals... I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of 2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!). I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday. My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my son. God bless you all Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who are waiting for your approvals... I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of 2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!). I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday. My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my son. God bless you all Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 Beautiful story Tami!!! Congrats on all of your success!!! Candi Want to share a story... I have been posting on this groupd for a couple of weeks now and thank God that I found it! I just want to share something from my heart for all of you that know what it is like to have your dream of losing weight and being " normal " feels like and for those of you who are waiting for your approvals... I have been fat all my life. When I had my surgery in January of 2003, I weighed 292. I am now down to 140. But this surgery has given my more than a size 8, more than a weight on a scale that I don't have to be ashamed of. Last February, my oldest son went into the Army (this kid blew off a full scholarship to jin the Army!!). I did not want him to do this but he was 20 and could make those decisions on his own. I had major complications, as you know, from my surgery and couldn't even go to the airport to see him off. In June, I went to his graduation from basic Training, He didn't even recognize me! I had lost so much! That was wonderful, but what is even better, is this... I started jogging in the mornings. I have always wanted to run and now I do. When he came home this past Sept., we were able to go out together and jog. Just him and I. It was so special to spend that time together. I just found out that he is being deployed to Afganistan, 1st strike unit, this Sunday. My heart is breaking. One of the most inportant things this surgery has done for me was to give me that time, jogging, with my son. I could have never done that before. There is a real possibility that something, God forbid, could happen to him there, as things seem to be heating up in that part of the world. But I was able to be with my son, doing something important to him, we were able to be together. I will be forever grateful for that. So, for all of you waiting, for all of you that are wondering if youc an make it through, look at what dreams come true. Look at what this will let you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my son. God bless you all Tami ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 At 05:44 AM 1/16/2004, you wrote: >Look at what this will let >you share with your families. Thank God for it..Please pray for my >son. >God bless you all >Tami > > > >---------- Tami, Congrats on getting your life back and your weightloss! Thank you for raising such a wonderful son. Without men such as your son.. this country could not protect itself and fight terrorism. He is a brave man and my family is greatful for his sacrifice of college in order to serve and protect this great country our ours! He and your family will be in our prayers! K in Ft Lauderdale Mommy to Noah - 10/14/02 (31 weeker) Open RNY w/choly 12/2/03 257/227/115 30 lbs gone forever.. The scale moved 3lbs and it only took 3.5 weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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