chad2rad

EAS are my favorite!! Pre Sleeve I could drink nectar powder shakes and it was pretty good.
But post sleeve I could not handle the powder type shakes. They are kinda bulky and gritty.
I am able to use the ready to drink EAS with zero problems!! I adore the rich dark chocolate one. So much in fact.... I just got a big huge box shipped from Walmart.com of 10 cases of the 4-packs!! They have 17g of Protein,3 g of fat and only 6 carbs!! I drink one every morning at work and it keeps me good for about 4 hours!!
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And not a XL beach towel, because that's the only one that covers now!

Thinking about all the past hurts, embarrassing moments, pain, mistakes, disappointments I have used food to cover up. I am wearing many of those scars literally today in my over weight body.
I can't wait to the day I have surgery, that pivotal point of letting go and finding freedom in who I am and who I am called to become.
No more shame and embarrassment. Pray that I will be a much better husband, father, friend and man.
Anyone have good insight on letting go in your journey?
Freedom, Chad

I would have to second almost all of the above posts - its amazing how we all just want the simple things that so many people NOT in our position take for granted.
I look forward to tying my own shoes without my children or husband asking if they can help me because of the hard breathing. Getting dressed after a shower without sweating so much I already need another one. Walking up the stairs at work and not having to come directly to my chair to rest and turn my fan on high blowing directly on me. I can't wait to stop watching my family have fun on the lake, jet skis and boat while I just sit on the dock like a beached whale. Look forward to being able to walk into a store and just pick up a top and know it will fit without trying it on. Not feeling like an anti-social person because I am too ashamed to go out and be around people that have never seen me this big. Can't wait to have a conversation with someone and think about anything but how fat they must think I am.
On a more serious level, I cant wait start fulfilling what God has called me to do. To stand in front of an audience and be an honorable representation of the temple He has entrusted me with. To not let the enemy get into my thoughts anymore, making me feel less important or unworthy because of my size. And last but not least...I can not wait to dance again!

Thanks for posting this...