Rod,
Thanks for your honest post. I think you spoke for all of us with your observations about how the world often does not look more than skin deep. I know that I truly look forward to the outside of me matchin the inside of me.
I can't wait to show my husband your post (Dear Husband, are you out there lurking right now?
) I think that he will really be able to relate in many ways. We are both in the early processes of jumping through the hoops to get WLS. I'm hoping he will join this forum soon.
I know that I have always been able to see the man he was on the inside - I sometimes think even more so than he can. I can't wait for him to be able to experience the same transformations that you have.
Thanks again for sharing - you have done a great job and should be proud of yourself!