The Purpose of Pain. Have you ever asked yourself why weight loss surgery is so hard? This journey brings a constant slew of challenges, whether it’s qualifying for insurance coverage, dealing with the physical pain of recovery, or dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions months and even years after your procedure. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson assures us that there is a purpose to our pain. Only by experiencing the feelings of shame and the physical strains of obesity can we fully appreciate the freedom we have by losing the weight and learning to achieve emotional balance in our lives.
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January 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
WOW! Thanks Craig. I needed that message today. Being in CA alone, it has been hard to eat the right things, not snack, etc. I find I need an accountability partner. Didn’t realize how much my husband helps me remain accountable and how horrible I had been treating him when he tries to encourage me (which I accused of nagging). I looked back over old pictures and new ones and realized how far I have come. You’re right, no longer hurting, being out of breath to walk across the room, and even being able to fit in the seat of the car without rubbing against the gear shift is an awesome thing to see and help to remind me that I AM DOING GREAT. Unfortunately no accountability partners here, but I will cherish & embrace my husband’s encouragement even from 2000 miles away. Again thanks for the encouragement.
February 7th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
It’s great to get another perspective. Thank you so much. I really needed some reinforcement. What great support. Thanks again!
October 28th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Craig, I am just now getting to this, no excuses, but wanted to tell you how proud I am of how far you have come.