:angel: I had to share a great story about my 16 year old daughter. Let me start by saying that she was very nervous and against the surgery from the start. We have a few friends who had gastric bypass and have had major issues ever since. So she was afraid that lapband would cause some of the same issues. Even after all the information and talking it didn't ease her mind. But I did what I thought was best for ME.

I was banded in June 06. To date I have lost 54 pounds. Slow but I am ok with that.

This morning I took her to school and she gets out of the car and hands me this note and said dont read it til you leave. I waited til she walked away and pulled into a spot to read the letter.:kiss

OMG, I sat in the parking lot of her high school with tears in my eyes. This is the letter:

:angel: Mom,

I want to let you know that I am really proud of you. You've done so much for everyone else, it's nice to see you doing something for yourself. I've noticed a big difference in you since June. You are more confident and you've lost alot of weight. Even when times got hard with this & after everything everyone has said you kept going and you have succeeded greatly. I also want to say I love you and no matter what I believe in you!!! You look great and I am proud of you!!

Let me just tell you even though others have told me the same things Nothing means more than hearing it come from her.

Thanks for letting me share.

Awwww that is so sweet!

That's one of the coolest NSV's I've heard yet!! I have a 16 yr old myself so I understand the significance of her words for you. I'd probably frame that letter!!

You DO have so much to be proud of and I am really, really happy for you....and your daughter! :love:

That is awesome, especially considering how teenagers can be! You are very blessed to have such a special daughter.

So precious,,wow, you have the greatest influence on your daughter than anyone else in the world. Teaching her to care about yourself will give her more dignity and self esteem than any single thing or person in her life. You go mama!! What a wonderful victory!! Thank you for sharing.

Wow is right! That is some kid. My kids are cool, but have never done anything like that. But then again they are boys................LOL

Kim, that is beautiful! Your daughter sounds like a very loving and caring individual. You are truly blessed!

Kim,

What a blessing! And comming from a 16yo :faint:

Put it somewhere safe, on the days you want to kill her.....pull it out and read it again:D

Turner24

WOW...that is so wonderful!!! Sounds like you have a great relationship with your daughter. That is something to be cherished. Seems like you not only are doing a great job with getting healthy, you're doing a great job raising a great kid!!

That is a keeper! Your daughter AND the note. Nothing can be more precious or cherished than kind words from your child. Keep the note in a special place (your daughter already has your heart) and pull it out whenever the weight loss slows or you get discouraged. You are so blessed. What a wonderful thing for your daughter to do!

Your daughter sounds like a pretty awesome kid

Thank you everyone. I think she is a pretty awesome kid too. :clap2: :clap2:

Wonderful, just absolutely WONDERFUL! I can't think of a better NSV!