What have been your successes since surgery?

I know we all talk about weight loss since our surgery (and yes, you can list that), but what other things have you seen as accomplishments since your surgery? 1. Weight loss --- 75.7 lbs total (25.7 since surgery) 2. No more blood pressure meds and I've taken them for years 3. Wearing my first pair of jeans in 17 years!!!! So wonderful 4. Being able to sit at a booth in a restaurant. 5. More energy and looking forward to walking or exercising How about you????

i am 8 weeks out and down 41 pounds. my accomplishments in the last 8 weeks. 1. being able to continue working my full and part time job and now only needing 6 hours of sleep instead of 9 or 10. 2. waking up feeling energized, able to exercise and ready for the day. 3. being in pants two sizes smaller and about ready to hit 3 sizes down. 4. crossing my legs when sitting and being comfortable. 5. sitting in a booth at a restaurant and not feeling squished. 6. having more attention from the fellas 7. going out to eat with friends/family and it does not bother me to pass on the salad/food bar and order from the menu. i am sure there are more but this is the top of the list!

Wow, you are doing great!!! That is super.

I've lost 39 since surgery I can cross my legs if I choose to I can hold my bible in my lap at church My blood pressure is almost normal I'm not using my cpap machine Sex was great, but even better now. *blushing* My young children can wrap their arms around my waist I sleep better Debbie -39

So many positives, isn't it great!!! Congratulations.

Leave it to you Mary to get us to think about these geat positives. Thanks! Here is my list: Sleep, Sleep and more SLEEP No More CPAP!!!!!!!!! Yahoo!!! Much more patient with everything Down 48 pds Less asthma meds only using occasionally (really windy days) Shopping in regular stores (size 16) Feeling fantastic A lot more energy Less pain when eating and I don't get sick as often anymore Life is pretty terrific! Eileen

Doctor wants me down about 90 lbs total and then she will reschedule a sleep study for me. Can't wait to give up my CPAP. I know there is no guarantee, but am very hopeful that I can give it up too.

I am about 11 weeks out and I've: Bought some new clothes once stopped using all my asthma meds lost 75 pounds had to buy a chair cushion cause my butt goes to sleep if I sit too long. I can do yard work again I can feel my bones in some places I can eat for really cheap =)

crossing my legs - giving away clothes that are too big, not because you are depressed because they once fit and are now too small- energy- lost about 55 pounds so far seeing the way my husband looks at me feeling just great about myself

Denise, That is wonderful!!! It sure does help our self-esteem and how we feel about ourselves .. I agree totally. You're doing GREAT. Mary