OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE?

[Sharon's last chance 88]

I think I'm having an out of body experience. I know this must be true because this body looks and acts nothing like the one I've lived in for sooo many years. The back and knees I knew were so painful I couldn't walk or stand for more than 2-3 minutes. My old head sat directly on my shoulders without a neck. Now I have a real, if not swan like neck. I never had collar bones. rib bones, hip bones or those cute little shoulder bone, all of which are emerging.. My old face had no real features like chin bones ccheekbones and contours. all of which had disappeared into fat. Now Bones and contours are making an appearance. And oh, by the way, has anyone seen my cleavage. It used to sit just under my chin and now I can barely find it! Lets not forget about the tail bone. I'm not crazy about that one cause it hurts when I sit down. I have lost 20 inches from my wast and 6 inches from my neck. I still want/need to lose between 50 - 60 pounds, but compared to the 163 pounds I've already lost, this is not daunti.g or discouraging. This wasn't all easy, but neither was "my so called life" before therapy and surgery. Every tough moment fades away compared to the poitives I am experiencing. Long post, but my point is it was so worth it. I'm so happy that I did this. I have to pinch my self to be sure I'm not dreaming. Folks on this site will never know how much they helped me through the rough spots and the joy and hope I have recieved and continue to recieve through this site. Thank you all.

[nsquared 232]

Congratulations to you for all of your hard work. Great job!

[hadouni 301]

AWESOME! What a gift this experience is!

I hear you on the tailbone. Every time I scooch down in the tub I feel it. I have a totally bony butt - who knew?

[newat52 1,612]

How fantastic for you! What an inspiring journey! Keep it up!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

You are an inspiration - great job!!!

[newat52 1,612]

You are an inspiration - great job!!!

Well there little Miss Cowgirl Jane, your ticker there is pretty amazing as well! Big shout out to you too!

[Darrell LifeAnew Sutton 0]

So encouraging I started my pre-op diet on 2/27/2013 ... I Always wonder what will it be like to walk and stand pain free from not having to carry this other person around... I'm always tired ... My surjery is scheduled for 3/11/2013.....@ 7am I'VE BN N THIS PLACE LOOOONG ENOUGH...BUT THE STRUGGLE IS ALMOST OVER FOR ME...