a WOW moment

My stomach doesn't touch the steering wheel anymore!!!! I used to have my steering wheel tilted up in the farthest position, and my stomach touched it. Yesterday, I had to put the wheel in a downward position and there is still a good 8 inches between it and my stomach! How fun Shar

It's the little things that mean so much to me now. The steering wheel is a biggie. I also like the fact that I can walk behind my truck with the garage door closed now. No more seat belt extensions on the airplane. Buying clothes off the rack. It's all good. Enjoy ALL the little victories on our way to "goal". DD

That's great Shar. I noticed I had to move my seat forward in my car because I was to far away from the steering wheel the other day. I thought it was odd never thought it was because I am thinner.

woohoo!! that is fantastic!! I hadn't even thought of that cuz I rarely drive, but how cool!! Just fitting in places better is so wonderful - CONGRATS!! Inky

That is so cool, Shar! Like Melissa, I had to move my seat in the car forward, too, which is so weird! I just love not worrying about whether I'll fit in a restaurant booth any more-that feels wonderful to me. Oh, and the other day I realized I can cross my legs! I couldn't believe it, and yelled for my boyfriend and brother to see! They were sort of puzzled, but tried to act excited for me, too.

I had the plane seatbelt experience this past weekend. Although I never had to wear and extension, I have been to the point of VERY snug on planes. On the way home to see my family, I had to pull a good 6-8 inches of the belt tighter to fit snug. It was kinda cool. Congrats on the "moments" everyone.

Congrats on the WOW moment...it's the "little" things in life - ain't it...full pun intended. :>) Enjoy the moment and keep on smiling.

I can so relate to this one! My husband and I share our Subaru Outback. My hubby is 5'8" and around 170 lbs. He would often move the seat forward and the steering wheel down so that he could drive it comfortably. I have tried to get into the car with it arranged like that and nearly gotten stuck. How embarrassing!! I used to blame it on my extra inch in height on him... (can we say denial!!) But reality is that I fit just fine in the car without having to adjust anything now! It wasn't that my legs where too long, but that my butt was too big! LOL I never realized how my butt lifted me off the seat so much! It was a wow moment.. all be it humbling too at the same time. I'm so thankful for RNY!! -Shakeira