Recap of the Queens Meeting
On November 8, 2004 we had our monthly meeting in Bayside. I thought
that it was somewhat amusing that former morbidly obese people meet
in Dunkin Donuts to have a surgical weight loss support group
meeting. For those that did not attend, we all had coffee and no
donuts. We pulled two large tables together and chatted for two
hours.
In attendance were two new people to our group. Iris from Woodbury
looks great. If she did not show me her before pictures I would have
never guessed that she was obese. Her skin looks great and I did not
see any visible sags. Iris is beginning to explore the prospects of
having plastic surgery outside of the United States since it is much
cheaper. If anyone has read any posts about this please share the
information with Iris. For me it was important to meet Iris since she
is a long term post op (3 years out) and see how she is doing. Many
of us already understand the surgery is not a cure for obesity and is
a tool. Iris explained some of the problems she has been having like
drinking water, exercising and taking her vitamins. I hope that Iris
can make the time to join us in our exercise class and become more
involved with our group.
The other new person that joined our group was MaryAnn. MaryAnn is a
pre op and like many of the pre op patients she is excited and
anxious. We have many examples of success for MaryAnn to marvel at
and I am sure she will be successful also.
What is new with the group and members?
Bettyanne is going to a plastic surgeon on Wednesday and is about to
embark on the next phase of her journey. Be careful if you walk with
Bettyanne she can out walk anyone and do not be afraid to ask her to
slow down. My legs are still aching from Sunday’s walk. I am
excited for her and we all wish her the best of the luck. Diane just
had a visit with her bariatric surgeon and he was amazed at her
success. Prior to surgery Diane walked with the assistance of a
cane. Diane now walks with us at the Bay and is a member of our
exercise class. I proud and happy for her for success Diane earned
it. My buddy Steve has a perpetual grin on face. Steve is one of
those people that never looked like he was obese. Steve carries a
before picture as proof. Steve exercises with us 2 days a week and
also walks on Sunday. Steve is enjoying life. Why are these people
successful as opposed to other people? The answer is simple.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES. It is our choice how successful we will be.