The little things...

There are little things I'm noticing each day that are just delightful ... little things that make me laugh and think "well, I'll be dang!" I know each of us is experiencing these. Here are some of mine, what are yours? 1. That ever-widening gap between me and the steering wheel 2. The seat belt isn't tight anymore 3. The arm rest doesn't "rest" on top of my hip, it goes all the way down without touching me 4. I can turn all the way around in the shower and the showercurtain doesn't touch me 5. Actually being able to "lean over" my plate and not dip my bosom into the food 6. My feet are getting smaller! 7. I can see my feet without bending over 8. I bought a bathingsuit off the rack at Walmart! (instead of ordering from a large woman's catalog) I could probably think of more, but I'd really like to hear yours! Myra 442/430/349/150 hw/sw/cw/gw

Hi Myra, I have noticed that I actually can see my muscles when I am at the gym!! I have noticed I dont need to ever take a nap anymore!! I noticed that I do not get angry with my kids or dh over stupid little things anymore!! I noticed that I like getting up at 6:30am to walk before I go to work! THANKS!!! Cant wait to read others!!! Michelle 242/185/123

I learned it hurts to sit long on a hard chair!!! I don't have as much cushion as before!! My feet are also smaller I can see a waist!!!!!! My legs actually have separate spaces!!!!!! I feel sexy again!!!!

OOh yeaah ... ditto on the hard chairs!!

There are some good ones there!! I have noticed that my boobs are shrinking!!! This is not good!! I get cold easy!! Not enough body heat!! I can cross my legs at the knees and it doesnt hurt!! I can get up from the floor easier!! Alot of good stuff!!

Besides all the other good ones listed I can fit into chairs I couldnt before. I can walk faster and still breathe normal. I'm not as self conscious as I was (even though I still have a ways to go). I'm in love with my surgeon (thought I would throw that one in to see who's paying attention) I am in a good mood more than a bad mood. My biggest one is I don't think about food all the time anymore. I can keep up with everyone else. My back doesnt hurt like it did before so I can stand for a long period of time. OK next...

I can actually see some light through my thighs at the crotch area LOL (when just wearing undies) my wedding rings are about to fall off! My Primary Dr. asked to see my hands since they looked so small now they used to look like stuffed sausages. I make better food choices instead of going for quantity I now love the quality and texture. I can see my collar bones! ditto on the chair sitting. my balance is kinda off, I think because of the amount of weight I used to have to carry up front and now it is less so had to learn to balance again.LOL

I am SO glad you mentioned balance. I think mine is off too-I am bruised in the strangest places-since you pointed that out I realize that is probably what my problem is! Thanks. The little things... When I get hugs from the kids and/or dh-their arms go ALL the way around me. When I buy snacks or "junk food" for the kids at the store, I don't wonder if the cashier will think "Maybe if she laid off the junk, she wouldn't be so big." I just buy the snacks and stuff for them without worrying. People can pass by me in a restaurant, hallway, aisle, etc without both of us trying to squash ourselves smaller. I have GREAT cheekbones! There are bones in my butt! My ankles have bones! (I haven't seen or felt any of these bones in MANY years) I want to exercise. (Never thought I would say that and mean it!) When I am done with the fitness trail now, I start walking down the road cause I want more! I have to be reminded to eat. My friends all call me skinny bi#$h! Rebecca R. 3/30/05 RNY 254/176/145

I have noticed all things above, except shrinking bossom. But I've always been huge there. The most impressive ones for me recently was scratching a bug bite on my side I felt ribs. The next day I suddenly looked down and hit my collar bone with my chin, OUCH (there used to be cushions there). The other night I reached up to get a bowl from the top shelf and just happened to notice how small my upper arms look. I find my husband laughing at me a lot when I notice the little things and get excited.

I have water on both sides of me when I am in the tub. I can cross my legs. I borrowed clothes from my daughters. I feel good most days. I can work a 10 hour shift, go to the fair after work, not eat until 7:30 at night and still feel ok about it. Sarah 266/192/140 WLS 02/17/05