Life for me has changed drastically within the last several years. I don't even know where to start. I moved to Champaign/Urbana in April of 2012. It was not the best decision of my life, but it did open up windows of new opportunities for me. I had my gastric bypass surgery back in January of 2011. At the time it appeared to be the best option for me so that I could gain back good health and be there for my kids. Unfortunately the surgery has caused me nothing but misery. The only bright side is that I have lost 149 lbs. But after multiple surgeries since then, I am now going to have the gastric Y-enroux revised by a surgeon at Mayo Clinic so I an eat and be possibly human again. I have met a wonderful man, named Jeff Faulkner, who will become my future husband. I never realized how much he loves me until last night when we sat down and discussed my surgery. He is petrified just as much as me. But we both know I have to do this so I can be somewhat normal again. As normal as I can be. I can't wait now to become Carla Faulkner. And become a step Mom and step grandma to a wonderful family. My kids simply adore Jeff and he will be a great step father to them. I miss my Daddy (up in heaven) so very much. Wish he was here to give me a great big hug. I really miss his hugs. More to come... Carla