Bubba's note on "LAPBAND BY JC - THE BLOG"

Sunday, May 21, 2006 8:20 AM

Subject: Re: LAPBAND BY JC - THE BLOG

John,
Thank you so much for sharing with me. It is early Sunday morning and I am dabbing tears from my eyes now. Why? For several reasons. By reading your blog, it took me back in time. Took me back to where I was. Took me back to where it all started.

It has been just over five months since being banded and I can honestly say no longer "worried".. Instead, I am "waiting to live". Every night when going to bed now I think of the next day. How great it will be. How much more I can accomplish. How much happier I will be. How much healthier I will be.

I find myself walking faster, smiling more, enjoying the simple things in life.

You see John, it really is the simple things in life that most take for granted. Most that is except large people.

Really John, it all those simple things in life you will once again be able to enjoy. What are those simple things? Different for you then for me. You see, they are different for everyone. Simple little things only large people notice. Reading your blog, I picked out a few of those simple things which will soon once again be part of your life. Not having to search for a suitable place to sit. Not having to sit side- straddled on a bench. Not having to worry about that special Reds shirt fitting, well it might be to large for you soon. Not having to worry about the "elephant belt". What a Bitch she was.....editorial note!! Not having to worry about being seated in a booth with friends and not fitting. Not having to worry about walking up the water tower steps. Simple things. Simple things taken for granted. Simple things taken for granted by non-large people. Simple things which scare the hell out of large people.
Non-scale victories is what some call them. Accurate term I guess. Really though, it is just taking control, once again, of those simple things.

John, I understand your pain. John, I understand your worries. John, I understand your fears. John, I understand your desires. John, I understand your wishes. John, I understand your dreams. You see John, I had them all myself just a little over five months ago.

I am so excited for you and pledge to be there for you in what ever way you need.

Your friend

Bubba