Thirteen Weeks Out

Today is 13 weeks since surgery. I am down 65.2 pounds since surgery. 74.0 pounds since February 10. And 125.0 pounds from my biggest!

My life is surrounded by people who love me - who cheer me on - who really want me to win at this. But no matter how many positive people are in my life, there is always one or two people who can tear me apart with just a word, or break my heart with just one action. In my past, I have spent a considerable amount of time and energy focusing on those negative people. But you know what - I'm done with that! There will always be negative people. Everyone has them. But why should we allow them to dictate our well-being and happiness? Why do we let them control our self-image and self-worth?

I'm determined to focus the rest of my life on the cheerleaders in my life. The people who love you no matter what. The people who would do anything for you. The people you can laugh with and cry with. The people, related or not, who are closer than a brother or sister.

I realize that people have free choice - and no matter how I may want things to be different - sometimes the other person is going to choose things that I don't want. And that's OK.

So, here's to all the people who ask about me - to all the people who follow my progress - to all the people who have loved me beyond what I deserve...to all the people who have made this journey possible. I could not have done it without you, and I sure wouldn't want to even try!