Who knew being MO was a blessing in disguise? - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

bridgetgirl · 04-05-2006, 02:34 AM

"God bless the broken road that lead me strainght to you!"

My whole life, being fat was tragic. I hated myself, tried to kill myself in high school even.
Here I am today, still MO historically speaking, once MO always MO- if ya dont believe me try getting life insurance despite your 100+ weightloss.

I have found the greatest friends, through being MO.
I found the greatest JOB in the world, being MO.
I have the greatest amount of empathy, being MO. My light shines brighter, because I am MO. I appreciate what I have now, because of all that I have gained, through my loss.
Linda: if you and I werent a couple of fatties that turned to WLS to drastically save our lives, I wouldnt have the opportunity to work for the greatest company (next to Mary Kay)
Linda, and Nancy: I wouldnt have work out buddies like you.. who let me drink off the same bottle because I needed it.
I wouldnt have had a birthday party with nearly 50 on my closest pals, that could make it, because I was MO. parties in the past were about 30, and 2/3 of those peeps have disappeared. I truly have embraced FRIENDSHIP, through the ups and downs, trials and tribulations, the thick and the thin.
I wouldnt have the bestest pals a girl could imagine (Julia-saves my a$$ and Sandra) if it werent for our common fat bond.. it amazes me to this day. You know who you are, even if I havent talked to you in weeks.. Jenny and Marie especially

I wouldnt have met my soul sister Robin, (or her handsome father) even though she swears we would have met some way, some how.
I have dreams of many of you I havent even met... it amazes. I have new goals, like wanting to go to Florida... just to meet Van (Im a groupie)
The encouragement to surf, from the ever patient Kim.
The memories as generated by my stapla sistas, Meatball, Stacie, Marie, Karen ( I miss Karen) Pam, Kim, lil Dale, Annette, R2, Ang, Flea, Cha Cha. Gerry assaulting me and my root beer barrel candies, singles night. I would never have had a $200 bottle of vodka, lol, thanks Pixie! knowing the secret DJ booth, or knowing that just because the sign looks close, it doesnt mean it is close!
Donna, Michelle, Suz, Koren, Dara, Mel, Tracie, Traci, Big Dave, Marcia, Britt, Rain, Holly, Dannette, Renees amazing recipes!!!! Thank you Renee! The knitting bee and pals! There are so many I am forgetting, its been an amazing 2+ years, I look forward to getting to know more and more of ya! All of you inspire me, I appreciate all of you that are always willing to give the shirt of your back! Literally, many of you have

Mark your calendars, so far the Summer Stapler sister and brother bash is tentaively set for July 15th! Woo hoo! More details to follow as it becomes definite!

Looking forward to good times!

Qweets · 04-05-2006, 02:55 AM

Your so right, your post bridget has touched me, I realize now that if I wasn't MO life would of been alot different and I probably wouldn't of met my friends if I wasn't.. I've allways been the nicest person because when your MO you pretty much have to be or there will be too many bumps in the road to count.. if that makes any sense.. thanks for posting this, lets us appriciate what god and modern science has done for us.

Julez · 04-05-2006, 09:40 AM

You know in life we didnt want to be MO, but you know as they say something good can come out of something bad.It may be a learning experience or it could be meeting AWESOME people,in our case.You know I stepped out of my comfort zone and went to a support group meeting and it was hard for me but I did it & I have met some GREAT people.In life you dont come across that many people that will be there for you & just be genuine.
This forum has opened my eyes to alot and I can see that we have a great group of people here.

Bridget Im here for ya my stapler sista always....

feliciaespinoza · 04-05-2006, 09:42 AM

I totaly agree Bridget there are just so so many things to be thankful for, you have just made me realize just how much and how many friends I have met and things I really have to be thankful for so many of the MO crowd I have met and even havent met yet its just amazing the secret DJ booth...lol...hey Bridget member when we got in trouble just cause we were tired and had to close our eyes just for a few minutes at Jimmy Loves....I think they were just specifically watching us

but oohh the good times....so many things to be remembered and thankful for, for me it would be meeting the greatest group of fun Cali girls ever so many memories and so many more good times to be had, Jenn aka Pixie who would have ever thought one concert one night would bring us so close so quickly and look at us now.... I would also have never knew that it would be possible to have a shopping melt down over a hand towel....LOL.....ya gotta love those childrens toys that make noise over and over and over again that you mysteriously hear throughout the whole store almost like having dog ears....LOL....Damn it if I would have been thinking one step ahead I would have grabbed the camara cause that was freaking classic!!! OK well I wont Hijack Bridgets Thread but really thank you so much Jenn for EVERYTHING you do and most importantly for being you!!! Thank you Bridget for posting this cause I think you are really going to make alot of us think just how fortunate we all really are for being MO cause I agree deep down we always will be especially at 2 am in the Jack in the Box Drive thru after a fabulous night of drinking....Man...OK I could just continue on but I need to stop cause Im Hi Jacking here. Love ya all !!!!

coptergirl · 04-05-2006, 09:50 AM

What a great post, Bridget!! Thank you for your words of wisdom and your encouragement over the last 6 months I have been online. Sometimes we get into our pity party for being MO when we really ought to be thankful that we are still here....

Baron Patrick · 04-05-2006, 10:45 AM

Thanks Bridget -

I couldn't have said it better myself!

Mavisavis · 04-05-2006, 02:09 PM

Who knew? Well, smartie....I already knew!

Great post. Even though a part of me wishes I'd have made this change long ago.......I would never take back my experience with MO (well, ok, a few less years mighta been kinda nice

). I am a chubby chick.....through and through.....and it gives me courage, sensitivity, wisdom, loyalty, acceptance towards others, and understanding I'd have never possessed without it.