New Day Begins

Hi Everyone.

I have always been overweight, no matter what I tried. So I decided to have the WLS surgery this past summer. I have some medical issues and need to resolve them. I had been thinking about the surgery. But then again I was also dieting, kickboxing and walking at the gym. My turning point was when I was camping out with my nephews this past summer. We had walked most of the day. Then we had to walk up a mountain (more like a really big steep hill) and I had to stop 4 or 5 times to catch my breathe and rest in order to get to the top. I was so embarrassed because I had a couple of people concerned about me and I was keeping them from the service at the top of the hill. Finally, I did get to the top and the sight was absolutely beautiful. We spent maybe 30 minutes there and then had to go down the mountain again. Well, going down the really big steep hill was really easy as long as no one was standing in my way. We got back to camp and looked at my feet. I was horrified. Both of my feet had blisters upon blisters and I am diabetic. I still had 3 more days of camping and tons of walking to do. Yep, I kinda freak a little and that night I made the decision to go on this journey. I really want to see my nephews grow up and be able to participate in their activities, be able to see beautiful sights, and do all the things I have dreamt of doing. I also prayed that I would make it through the next 3 days without embarrassing my nephews anymore. Well, thankfully the next day, the other women were driving, so I decided to drive too. So that prayer was answer. We had a great time and made it back home. Now, I am going through the process for getting the gastric bypass surgery. I am both excited and nervous, but I know I need to something. I am still dieting, walking, and kickboxing. I have faith, hope and strength make it through this process.


In the end, my desire is to be healthy and happy.