Oooh dear! Did I really sing that out loud?! Damn you, Tear$ for Fears .. damn you!
I would really like to cryptically acknowledge and thank the people who have been (and are) there for me as I embarked on this journey. The list is small as I didn't want to declare to the whole wide world I was about to have weight loss surgery (now, now, cyber space is soooooo different from telling the real world!). So, here's a shout out:
Firstly, to R ... the man who for months listened to me go through the pros & cons and never seemed to get sick of hearing the same thing twice (ok, ok .. so it was a little more than twice!?) and who supported my decision whole heartedly - both emotionally and financially. This man loves me just the way I am (which is not always easy!).
To S, N and D ... the only people among workmates and friends who knew and offered words of support and encouragement ... and who didn't think I was a complete fool for doing what I did.
To J ... you are a legend!! The info you gave me was priceless! I appreciate the time and effort you put into compiling it and pretty-ing it up! Thank you!
To E ... I wish I'd told you sooner! I was busting for months to tell someone and finally gave out in the end. I guess I worried what you'd think considering how well you're powering along on your own weight loss journey. Thanks for all your phonecalls, text messages and card ... you really are one of a kind. I love you to bits!
To M ... the straight talking woman who made me laugh out loud! You will never know how much it meant to me to have your face the last thing I saw before going into surgery and one of the first I saw when I returned ... we had only known each other a couple of days at that stage but it was an enormous comfort. Thank you for the epic shopping trip/s to buy groceries and knocking on my door every now and then at the hotel to make sure I was alive. A very humble and sincere thank you from me.
To C ... I believe you and I are going to be life long friends. We now have a wee bit in common! LOL! Our instant friendship may be new but it is still very precious to me! Here's to two incredibly amazing transformations! You go girl!
To J ... you were the best room mate! You were positive and enthusiastic when I was scared stupid. Thank you for being so bloody happy and encouraging ... calling over to my bed whenever I stirred to see that I was alive. You are a gem. P.S. sorry you had to see my naked bum so much!
To M .. you are an angel! Thank you for distracting me with you gorgeous wedding pictures leading up to my op (I was nervous as hell .. could you tell?! LOL!) and for fluffing around after me in hospital (fetching the nurse, helping me get my stockings on, dragging my suitcase around and all the rest!). Thank you!
To ObesityHelp.com members ... all your messages before and after my surgery were so heart warming I cried! You guys are the best - thank you!
To Jaap ... the man who helped answer questions and organise my surgery. You're the best!
May you all enjoy witnessing the transformation of an awkward duckling into a swan!! xxoo
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