The little things

We've had a lot of frusteration going on here. It's time to focus on some positives. We all know the BIG stuff that has changed. What about the little things..... For me: 1. I noticed that my thighs don't rub together anymore. Pre-op...OMG I could start a bon fire with the sparks and heat radiating from my thighs! 2. I can wear tennis shoes. What?....you say! Pre-op, I had a pronating foot (rolls out). I though it would be there forever, but it's totally gone! 3. I can walk into any store and they have my size. "No more asking..." Do you have plus sizes?"...which always made me and the clerk a little embarrassed when the answer was "no". 4. When I'm laying in bed with my husband and he spoons me.....his arms go all the way around. I feel so small next to him now. 5. Dan (hubby) will actually lift me up off the ground when he hugs me....and he doesn't throw his back out! 6. My son tells me I'm the prettiest mom in the Galaxy....YES....The Galaxy (He's a Star Wars fan). That's all I can think of right now........ Let's hear it...what are the little blessings of the surgery in YOUR life? Malibu

Good post Malibu. We have been getting on ourselves a bit, not that we don't need that too, and it's good to pat ourselves on the back. Things I'm happy for... 1. Can tie my shoes and wipe my butt without worrying about having a stroke 2. Don't have to hitch my pants back up 100 times a day 3. No problem fastening the seat belt in my pickup 4. I actually enjoy doing physical labor 5. The women smile back I'm sure this list will get longer, new good things happen every day. Tim

Tim~ Do you realize you just wrote the words.....wipe, my, and butt in the same sentence? EEEWWWWW! Ok.....I guess that qualifies. I love givin ya a hard time...it's kinda my job round here. Malibu

1. I can run around the park with my daughter and not be out of breath. 2. People look me in the eyes now. 3. I get new clothes all the time haha. 4.I was told for the first time in my life I was beautiful and I didn't laugh. 5. I take better care of myself and make sure to fix my hair and makeup...cause I care now.

what a great thread.. ..... thank you.. 1. I can do bathroom hygeine so much easier.. 2. ran after my 3 yr old- play on the playground equipement- slides, swings.. etc.. 3. don't sleep all day long 4. not embarrassed at my size of clothing...(not where i would like them to be yet- but most are 14's or XL.. not 28/30 or 3X's... 5. can wear my wedding ring (now it's too loose...) 6. S.E.X. (affection dh (mark) lifts me off the ground too- when hugging me.. 7. seat belts or chairs- i'm not worried i'll break them or not be able to fasten them... 8. son says mommy got smaller me got bigger daddy same... LOL- maybe you just have to hear the words coming out of his mouth to hear what i'm saying here.. so cute... jennifer

Ohhhhh....Jen you reminded me of a really great one! I hardly take naps anymore either. It use to be my favorite past time. Sometimes I'll pull an all-nighter and on those days, I'll take a well deserved nap, but they are few and far between. Malibu

Thanks for posting Malibu-- I do need the perk up. 1) If I fall (because I am klutz) I don't die of embarrassment any longer ("Oh look at the fat girl"); I laugh my ass off b/c its funny. 2) I don't take naps all weekend now--- It's true, I have so much more energy 3) I don't buy things b/c they fit-- I buy them b/c they look good! 4) People will sit next to me on the bus/subway now 5) I can paint my own toes! And cross my legs. 6) I think I am out of shape when I bike 10 miles-- The barometer sure has changed!

hmmm. 1. actually like to go clothes shopping....still not size that i want to buy but it's MUCH BETTER! 2. don't mind telling people what size i wear b.t.w. pants 16 or 18 (NOT 28 or 30) shirts L or 12 or maybe 14 (NOT 22/24)! 3. the way my husband looks at me is the best thing in the world (even after 14 years!!!) 4. my husband says i am HOTTER now than i was in highschool! so does my ex! 5. i can walk FAST!!! before it was turtlelike and exhausting 6. patio furniture isn't so scary 7. my daughter says i am "beautifuller" 8. my grandma and grandpa constantly tell me how proud they are of me for taking such a brave step. 9. i don't feel like people are judging me when i am eating 10. i FEEL like hot stuff! brandy