Bridget's Re-Birthday! - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Bigbaldbuddie · 02-09-2005, 08:22 AM

HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY BONNIE

I HAVE SOME DINNERWARE FOR YOU

pambragg · 02-09-2005, 08:23 AM

Hey baby,
Happy re-birthday to you!!! You are such an inspiration to me. I just love you to death! Looking forward to tonight and finally unloading your birthday present!!! See ya later

lealphachienne · 02-09-2005, 08:44 AM

Gerry, you naughty boy. Gotta whatch what you do when polishing the china, as my mom use to say

Bridge,
Hope you have a great day and find a little peace.

Christina · 02-09-2005, 09:07 AM

Happy Re-Birthday to you.. Can you believe it has been a year? What a difference a year makes huh?

I am going to tell a story now about the first time I met Bridget..

I saw her at Dr. Callery's office in the down stairs bathroom. I noticed she had her incentive spirometer and to me that meant she was ready for her surgery. She was also carrying her blue binder with her (I think they are white now but they used to be blue) We were there washing our hands and I say to this gorgeous tall woman are you getting ready for your surgery? She said "Yep it is next week, I had to go to this support group before I could go in." Or something like that. Now at the time I thought that this woman was too small for surgery. She seemed really sweet and pretty shy at the time.. YES I SAID BRIDGET WAS SHY!! Anyway I wished her luck and gave her a hug outside after the introductions were over. I told her I would try and stop by to see her at the hospital, not knowing I was about to get the killer cold and not be able to make it. The next time I saw her she was shining. It was at the Santee support group and she was much more bubbly. She gave me a hug and of course was running through the parking lot in heels (8 days post op) she was complaining of abdominal pain and we all encouraged her to call Dr. C. That was the night I met Sandi, Tracie, and my dear friend Karen. My life has never been the same since. I have these amazing friends and every day I am so greatful for them.

These are the first friends who really get me.. who really understand me.

Back to Bridge.. looking back I still don't see her as all that big.. but when I see pictures I remember where she came from. I am so proud of you girlfriend.. you have done it!! You have hit your goal.. and you are a shining star!! You have made this year an amazing journey for me too.. just by sharing it with me..

I love you girl.. keep up the great work!!!

bridgetgirl · 02-09-2005, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys! I cant believe it has been a year already! Simply amazing! let me give ya all the low down on where I stand today, 1 year post op.

I weighed 289 pounds when I went in for surgery, today I weighed myself and I am 164 pounds. 1 pound below the goal I set for myself! No Im under my DMV weight! Woo hoo! Like THATS ever happened before!

My BMI was 42, today it's 22! freaking 22! can you beleive it? The Dr that did my measurements today as told me I have only 22% body fat as well! OMG, he said I have the body of an 18 year old girl! I have NEVER had the body of an 18 year old girl, not even at 18!

Today I SAW it, I actually saw how SMALL I am. Until today I would look into the mirror and see a curvy, wide women looking back at me, but as I stood in front of the mirror last night and this morning in my drawstring sweatpants I saw how THIN I really am. It kind of scared me, thats when I hopped onto the scale and saw that I have lost 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks or so. when I started to roll out of bed this morning I had my hand on my hip, and that hand virtually covered half of my waist as well... Im small, I finally see it, I finally get it! It took a year to see what other have.... its different for everyone I guess. Also, I am starting to really see and feel the regrowth of my hair, it feels and looks better than I have ever imagined!

Gerry, Kina, Pam and Marie, thanks for the well wishes... I cant believe you remember me from the bathroom Kina! You have a mind like a steel trap sista! I cant believe all the remarkable and wonderful friends I have made from this board... far too many to name, as I may forget one and hurt someone's feelings. I have learned so much from you guys, and gained so much confidence having all of you as the wind beneath my wings!

Today I feel so much better than I did 2 days ago, thanks for all of your continued unconditional support! Gerry thanks for starting this thread, thanks for waking me up last night, thanks for singing to me this morning, thanks for being so special to me and thanks for being such a great pal! Monday night it's on... well have to have the big phone number race off... see who can get the most (or give the most) I suppose!!!!!!!

Thaks again friends...... love yourlittle 'ol pal... Bridge

I cant wait to see y'all tonight!

Jeanie · 02-09-2005, 11:07 AM

Congrats on your re-birth. I just want to tell you what an awesome person you are. The first time I talked to you on the phone I felt like we had been friends forever. Like we were meant to be talking to one another. You are amazing. You have this awesome energy around you. I am so happy, and blessed to know you, and to be friends with you. You ROCK girl!!

Love Ya

watergirl · 02-09-2005, 12:22 PM

Congratulations on your re-birthday Day! I have learned so much from you and cherish the time we get to spend together! You are an inspiration to all of us!

I just adore you!
All my love,

Dara · 02-09-2005, 12:37 PM

Bridget:

You did it, girlfriend! One year down and fifty to go!

You're a wonderfully kind, tremendously gifted woman. I feel privileged to know you. You truly are a gift to those who know you.

Take care of yourself and enjoy your re-birthday! PARTY ON!

bridgetgirl · 02-09-2005, 12:43 PM

Jeanie, Kim and dara... some of my soul sistas! thanks for the props, I appreciate all of you so very much! You are awesome freinds (even if Dara poops out of our gathering ALL the time

jk) I adore you all just the same!

In my next 50 years, .... hmm so much to do.....

Blueyz · 02-09-2005, 03:06 PM

Bridget~

Happy Re-Birthday you skinny thing!! I am so lucky to have you as a friend who has unconditionally supported me from day one. I remember seeing you at an early pre-op meeting and Tino and I could not believe that you had surgery. You have always been beautiful and thin in my eyes. I am proud of you and thankful for your continued support.

Hugs~