In Our Own Words

Hi every one it is just me R. I would like to share the fact that I am, or was finally able to tell people I am obese. This was the hardest thing. Not for me to say but for people and family to understand and hear. No one was able to talk about it...or even wanted to listen.   

I think when people are from smaller communities, they tend to not have the information that some people are different from most. I have been silent for almost 10 years, hiding myself in my XL shirts and my black pants. No one wanted to hear me or even listen, this just sucked for me. Finally one day months before my dad had passed he told me he saw a show on the dish, our regular TV has no room for specials. These shows were from the states. Wow this was so exciting for me...even more so coming from my dad. The man who never spoke two words to me, at one time. I was the girl in the middle and mom dealt with me. Today I cannot cry about this when I talk about it. Most of you know I lost my father last year in November. He sure had lots to say to the boys let me tell you. Not...

This had made my dreams come true. Wow family that said this out loud, wow. This was big. Someone else had a huge part of my start to this long awaiting story. You all may know her she is a good friend from my home town. Her name is Sandra, no need for last names you all know her. I have not shared this with her before. But she has given me hope, in so many ways.

Sorry I had to dry my tears. Sandra has been an eye opener to me if she can I can. Someone from my home town, wow -- that is two of us. I only wish Sandra had not moved away so that now I could use her everyday from here on out -- having no support near you is most difficult. Don't get me wrong my family is on my side.

Thank God, seeing Dr. Amson, last September has given me some options for getting the help and positive feed back that I so needed. I will survive. I just want it to be tomorrow. The long wait is the most painful, only because I am hundreds of miles away from all of the action. I do thank God every day I am alive. I also am very thankful for Sandra, the friends on the website, reading postings from other WLS people is the most help any one can get, because of the long distance away from them and it is like talking to some one right next door.. I almost love my self I just need to be first in my life. I need to learn how to just say no to everyone around me. I am a mother of three and they just love me so much, not that they can't leave me alone.

Finally after the loss of my father, life has changed forever. My whole family has many more needs and wants, the sad thing is that it has just brought me back in to my deep depression - that just sucks. I want to live. I want to be happy. I want to be the best I can be. For everyone who needs me still. Anyone who cannot make their appointments, please feel free to call me -- I can get there in only about 13 to 14 hours. OK. I still have that funny bone in me. That's why they call me bones head.

Love you all. Thank you Dr. Amson and staff for doing all you can for the world of happy chubby people all over the world.

p.s. Thank you Sandra you are the all of it all. God bless hope you enjoy.

R, from the little place of Blueberry Creek in Castlegar, B.C. Peace, love and tranquility to all...