Top 10 reasons for surgery

10. When getting out of chairs, the chair stays down! 9. Child's plates save $$$$ 8. We are cheap dates; we don't eat! 7. Running into old boyfriend who dumped you when fat! 6. Shopping at clothes sales and finding my size! 5. Spending $$ on clothes instead of food! 4. No seat belt extenders ever again!!!! 3. No more diabetes pills, blood pressure pills, etc. 2. Hubby says you snore less than before and you feel rested. and the #1 reason for weight loss surgery..... 1. Sex is better, longer, and being Nakey is fun, not embarrassing! Lou Ann Gramann (and I am only just getting started on the journey!)

Oh my God Lou Ann, your post is so . It confirms again that we are all in this together b/c we've all had the same experiences. I would pray before going to any place in public that they would have chairs with no arms.... And how embarrassing is it to fly and have to ask for a seat belt extender, and I would drive with my seatbelt tucked in the crease of my leg so I wouldn't get a ticket.(Thank God the safety of that never got tested) Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone. Have a good one!!! Pat 348/313/01-21-05

I love #1!! Sue R.

Here is mine: 10. Not having to wait in line for hours to ride a roller coaster just for the attendant to tell you that you are too fat to ride! 9. Being able to cook great foods and people not equate your cooking ability to how fat you are! 8. Shopping at stores that do NOT Have a "PLUS" section! 7. Finding myself "sexy" 6. Being able to fit in the "booth" at restaurants. 5. Not having to use the bra extenders 4. Getting hit on by men and WOMEN.... LOL! (I take that as a compliment since women are more picky about their women then men are! ) 3. Actually being HORNEY! I forgot what that felt like! 2. Playing with my son anywhere, anytime and still have energy to chase him! 1. Being healthy and living life like a woman my age should! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/220/146 BMI- 44.1/37.8/25 Height- 5' 4" lbs lost: -37 Surgery Date: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!