bruised but not broken

OK thats it!! I turning off this computer and Im going for a nice long run. I mean it.

this is an example of if you don't like something or agree with it - move on....pass it over....don't read it....but don't make snide remarks to the OP because your beliefs are different

I woke this morning to an email from Alex congratulating me on my anniversary with VST.
What a difference a year makes.
A year ago, I had just decided to move forward with surgery and joined VST after lurking for a few weeks.
A year ago, I was carrying 133 more pounds than I am today.
A year ago, I would never have believed that so many people that I had never met, would make such a profound difference in my life.
So many of you here have been so many things to me that even those closest to me could not be.
You walk in my shoes. We share a unique bond and I am thankful to so many of you for being a wealth of information, mentors, shoulders to lean on and the cheerleaders we all need from time to time.
If you ever doubt that your contribution here matters, don't. I'm still in the throws of my journey and continue to seek out VST as much as I ever did for continued support and information.
I hope to be the same help to others as so many have been to me.
A big Thank you and huge cyber hug to you all! I couldn't have done it without you.
Chris

1st ambervsg2013, abbygirl, vicki s, TARPHR,
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8th determined1103, kim2002,
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15th natedog51, holidayexpressions, darleenmr, Flower girl,
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20th Dee White, mommaoftwins, newkim,
21st lapoore, scarbedazzles,
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23rd NotLookinBack (waiting for confirmation), Happy3beme,
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29th bruised but not brocken,
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ok, let me try to understand this,,,,,,You mean to tell me that there are people who think that I should not have this surgery and continue to:
gain weight, break chairs, pay double airfare, have sleep apena, high bp, early death, low self-esteem, be stared at by little kids, shop in big and tall only section, aching knee, bad back, short of breath, chest pain, not fit on amusement park rides,
not fit in diner booth, not play with my kids, have my kids defend me from other kids,
leave my wife and kids without a father and husband...............and continue to try to do something that i could not do for the past 25 years, thats lose this weight.
I finally found a blessing from god with this surgery,, and there is someone out there that has a problem with it....
THEY CAN KISS MY RATS ASS!!
(sorry bout the french)

WOW I cant believe all of the people here who have cpaps and dont use them.
I use my cpap every night, and would take it to the hospital with me, but the my hospital will not let me use mine I have to use theirs. My dr told me that my sleep apena will be the first thing that will change with my wieght loss. I would buy all of your cpaps from you guys but I prob wont need it in a few months. I love sleeping through the night, and not scaring my wife to deaf with the not breathing thing, (she says I look so handsome when I use it.)

ok,,,,,,,,,, when will your books come out?,,,,,,I will preorder all of them
sorry bout your sister,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,god takes the good ones.

Thats what im talking bout,,,,,,,Tell him." dont let the door hit ya. where the good lord split ya!!!!"

ok, let me try to understand this,,,,,,You mean to tell me that there are people who think that I should not have this surgery and continue to:
gain weight, break chairs, pay double airfare, have sleep apena, high bp, early death, low self-esteem, be stared at by little kids, shop in big and tall only section, aching knee, bad back, short of breath, chest pain, not fit on amusement park rides,
not fit in diner booth, not play with my kids, have my kids defend me from other kids,
leave my wife and kids without a father and husband...............and continue to try to do something that i could not do for the past 25 years, thats lose this weight.
I finally found a blessing from god with this surgery,, and there is someone out there that has a problem with it....
THEY CAN KISS MY RATS ASS!!
(sorry bout the french)

Thats what im talking bout,,,,,,,Tell him." dont let the door hit ya. where the good lord split ya!!!!"

As Doctor Phil would say "How's this working for you? Kick that boy's a$$ to the curb" 'Nuff said.

ok, let me try to understand this,,,,,,You mean to tell me that there are people who think that I should not have this surgery and continue to:
gain weight, break chairs, pay double airfare, have sleep apena, high bp, early death, low self-esteem, be stared at by little kids, shop in big and tall only section, aching knee, bad back, short of breath, chest pain, not fit on amusement park rides,
not fit in diner booth, not play with my kids, have my kids defend me from other kids,
leave my wife and kids without a father and husband...............and continue to try to do something that i could not do for the past 25 years, thats lose this weight.
I finally found a blessing from god with this surgery,, and there is someone out there that has a problem with it....
THEY CAN KISS MY RATS ASS!!
(sorry bout the french)

just think .....this time next year we can all go lawn chair shopping together.

My date is 8-29 and I can't believe i'm a lil nervous. but I am so ready for this,,,, everyone will see my before and after.

i m going to be done aug 29th.......so ready....i mean ready have to do my stress test, endo test and if i pass. aug 29th im in.........yeaaaaa!! i just wanna know how it feels to buy off the rack. im so sited,,,,,im married in nj would love a surg bud.

one word ....Hottie!!