I faced death this week

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  • blackbyrd61
    blackbyrd61 Posts: 34 Member
    Simply..."Thank you"
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    YOU can do this!!! Congrats on making such a life changing decision!!
  • tinboy
    tinboy Posts: 121 Member
    Wow! Thank you for sharing. It sure puts things in perspective. Best to you on your journey.
  • dhiggins8
    dhiggins8 Posts: 466 Member
    Wow Linda what a Powerful read. i came to my realization alost in the same way I had a Mild stroke and my children were devistated. Dad the superman that was never sick or had to go to the hospital was there and not so super any more. you are a strong powerfull woman and you know you can do this we are awed by you and will be here to help any way we can.
  • slummymummy
    slummymummy Posts: 42 Member
    Kinda put things into perspective for me. Thankyou for sharing your personal story, and I wish you the very, very best of luck with your journey. It'll not be easy, but there are obviously so many people here ready with their support and advice. Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • glittersoul
    glittersoul Posts: 666 Member
    Wow! Glad you are here to share this with us!! With all the trivial things around us daily this sure puts things into perspective
  • jennk221
    jennk221 Posts: 85 Member
    Linda,
    I faced several of the same things a couple of years ago when I was in my mid thirties...It is devastating to have your doctor tell you that you are 35 but living in the body of a 70 year old! It took me a while to stop feeling sorry for myself, but I finally did and I started my healthful journey almost a year ago. Good luck and I will be here to support you!!
    Jennifer
  • digby765
    digby765 Posts: 163
    :flowerforyou: WOW i can feel your renewed life force in every word...that was powerful and incredible to read.

    Congratulations on your successful surgery, onwards and upwards... Yvonne:happy:
  • KatieJoDunlap
    KatieJoDunlap Posts: 20 Member
    completely speachless!!! God bless you on your journey
  • brittlynne3579
    brittlynne3579 Posts: 217 Member
    :sad: In tears reading your story. I am so thankful you made it through!!!! Congrats and good luck :heart:
  • NatalieWinning
    NatalieWinning Posts: 999 Member
    Wow, now that puts every single bad day of mine into perspective in one minute! Thank you for sharing that! I know you have what it takes.
  • Sebastiansmommy
    Sebastiansmommy Posts: 211
    Thank you for sharing this:flowerforyou:
  • pickle41
    pickle41 Posts: 35 Member
    I too have a heart condition, Thank you for sharing with me your wonderful experience! Scarey, but look what it has done for you as well as so many of us. I'm full of joy for you and your precious family, that you have a second chance to finish what you have started, keep making those great choices. You have been an inspiration to me right here today.. My heart goes out to you and my prayers will be with you every day. Please be my friend, and together we can change.
  • R0se
    R0se Posts: 10
    What a terrible thing to have to go through. It makes you realise that we should all count our blessings every day.
  • Val_from_OH
    Val_from_OH Posts: 447 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing your story. In addition to inspiring me to continue my weight loss journey, it will also help me remember to buckle my seatbelt and drive carefully, and not take any other risks that could take me away from the family that I hold dear.

    Please keep us posted on your progress, and keep this account, as you have written it, in a safe place for days when you are frustrated and think that this journey isn't worth it.
  • nvkatie78
    nvkatie78 Posts: 49
    That is an absolutely amazing story!! I am very Teary eyed right now. God
    bless you and your family.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Wow! Amazing story! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    I had open heart surgery as a child and have always been hyper aware that I need to treat my body right. I have struggled at times...I have a beautiful 7 year old that needs her mother and I'll do my best to be here for her and teach her how to be healthy too.
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
    Incredible story, beautifully written....thank you so much for sharing! Very inspirational ♥
  • pressica
    pressica Posts: 361
    Wow! What a story! My heart breaks for your circumstances, but thank you for sharing them along with your incredible resolve to keep trying.
  • CarrieAbbey
    CarrieAbbey Posts: 378 Member
    Linda, thank you for sharing your story. I'm really glad that you made it through surgery and your husband and children will still have you around. I'm moved by your strength and determination and wish you success in your future.

    Carrie
  • rockieschick
    rockieschick Posts: 321 Member
    Thank you for sharing this amazing story. It would be horrible to go through that, just thinking about it and having to think I have to leave my family .....hugs to you.....This site is more then just a calorie counter/Journal....it is a support program too.
    I am positive you will be able to achieve all your dream, this is your second chance at life and we are very grateful to be here for you :)
  • GiGi76
    GiGi76 Posts: 876 Member
    WOW, Thank you for sharing!!!:flowerforyou:
  • melkneec
    melkneec Posts: 309 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story! You truly are an inspiration!!!
  • Brightlyte
    Brightlyte Posts: 12
    I'm so glad you're okay, for you and your family, especially the children. Your story really touched my heart and you are such an inspiration to me. I don't want to end up in that same boat someday and I am doing something about it today. Let's do this together! I also have 100lbs to lose.

    Jilly
  • Rachel8129
    Rachel8129 Posts: 16
    I am so sorry that this happened to you, but in anoher respect, it's probably a very real wake up call. That is so scary and I cannot imagine how you felt. I know when I broke my ankle I freaked out about who was going to watch my children even though they were safe with my parents. Some experiences are so scary that it has to snap us back into the realitty of needing to lose weight and changing. We're all here for you and we're all supporting you along the way.
  • ColeyCannoli
    ColeyCannoli Posts: 147
    I hope you don't mind that I saved this. Your story is soooo inspiring that I would love to be able to read it every time I want to give up. Thank you!!
  • Floricienta
    Floricienta Posts: 209
    Good luck! You can do this!!! for yourself, and for your beautiful family.
  • melle27
    melle27 Posts: 23
    You truly are an inspiration!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU`R FAMILY . I WILL PRAY FOR YOU .
    AND STAY STRONG.NEVER GIVE UP. I AM HERE FOR YOU.
  • jennifer3998
    jennifer3998 Posts: 144 Member
    Holy cow I am crying. Sitting next to my two young children watching a movie (Rugrats) and overcome with emotion. Thanks for the dose of reality. Please feel free to add me as your friend. We're all pulling for your better health! It sure sounds like you can do it!!

    ((hugs))
  • miagoodart
    miagoodart Posts: 13
    Amazing...that was wonderful and touching...thank you so much for sharing your fear, grief, and overall strength. Gives us all a little bit of a wake up even if our journeys are a little shorter but it touches on many more things in our lives and our families than just in our weight and health. Thank you again.
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