What are you looking forward to, following your surgery?
I'm scheduled for Nov. 1st lap RNY! I have been quite nervous for the past few weeks but yesterday and today I have been just the opposite. I've been so excited - I feel like it's finally going to happen and I cannot wait! I wi**** was tomorrow!
Here's what I look forward to:
I look forward to lower BP (that's my main motivation), no more wheezing, no shortness of breath when I go up the stairs, being able to tie my shoes and put on my socks and being able to breathe while I'm doing it, being able to fit into my "fat clothes" and eventually getting rid of them, being able to sit in an airline seat with both armrests down, weighing less than my husband, being able to zip up my winter coat, wearing a "one size fits all" shirt and have it actually fit me, putting my nylons on and not having them roll down until they are under my belly...and probably many other things that I just can't even fathom right now.
How about you? What are you looking forward to? Mary B.
Mine is scheduled for Nov. 10th. I am still very nervous and anxious, but also excited!!!
I am looking forward to going up and down my stairs in my house without huffing and puffing!!
Weighing less than my husband....(then I can wear his shirts if I want!)
Going into the regular clothes section, instead of the plus!
Squatting without tipping over!
My heel spurs going away!
Painting my toenails without problems!!
I too am sceduled for surgery Nov. 1st. When I first recieved the call, my heart dropped into my stomach. Now as the weeks go by, i'm really excited 
and wishing that it were sooner.
The things I look forward to after surgery are being able to play with my children, without being out of breath, lower BP, Stable blood sugars, More restful sleep (These are my main motivations),being able to cross my legs, being able to get rid of my fat clothes, Buying new clothes, being able to sit in an airline seat and others bieng able to sit next to me without being squished, being able to ride the rides at amusement parks, being able to zip up a pair of jeans, wearing a "one size fits all" anything and have it actually fit me, just to be able to do the many things that thinner people take for granted. Long walks, without running out of breath.
I will keep you in my prayers daily, that you may have a successful surgery without complications and a speedy recovery.
and wishing that it were sooner.
The things I look forward to after surgery are being able to play with my children, without being out of breath, lower BP, Stable blood sugars, More restful sleep (These are my main motivations),being able to cross my legs, being able to get rid of my fat clothes, Buying new clothes, being able to sit in an airline seat and others bieng able to sit next to me without being squished, being able to ride the rides at amusement parks, being able to zip up a pair of jeans, wearing a "one size fits all" anything and have it actually fit me, just to be able to do the many things that thinner people take for granted. Long walks, without running out of breath.
I will keep you in my prayers daily, that you may have a successful surgery without complications and a speedy recovery. 
Tracy-Rae 
Good luck to everyone on their upcoming surgery!
I want to get my BMI in the normal range or at least out of the obese range. I'm looking forward to making my husband proud of me again. Don't get me wrong, he still treats me like a queen (married 23 years). We still go on a date once a week and have since we married. I think actually its me that wants to be proud of me again. When I was younger I was a thin good looking 5'9" woman that turned heads. (if I do say so myself). Now, people, not just men, don't want to look you in the face. It's like you are invisible. I want to be able to buy clothes that are attractive and in the lower sizes. I'm talking 12-14 not 22. I want to be able to wear sexy shoes and boots again. I want to be able to walk without having to sit down every so often. I want to let this skinny woman inside of me out before she loses her mind. I want to live again....
I want to get my BMI in the normal range or at least out of the obese range. I'm looking forward to making my husband proud of me again. Don't get me wrong, he still treats me like a queen (married 23 years). We still go on a date once a week and have since we married. I think actually its me that wants to be proud of me again. When I was younger I was a thin good looking 5'9" woman that turned heads. (if I do say so myself). Now, people, not just men, don't want to look you in the face. It's like you are invisible. I want to be able to buy clothes that are attractive and in the lower sizes. I'm talking 12-14 not 22. I want to be able to wear sexy shoes and boots again. I want to be able to walk without having to sit down every so often. I want to let this skinny woman inside of me out before she loses her mind. I want to live again.... 
I want my health.
I want to be able to tuck in my shirt and wear a belt and look good. I've never had a waist.
I want to, for once in my life, date a man that weighs more than I do. I mean, the men I date are nice guys-- but for some reason, really tall, skinny guys ask me out. I always end up feeling like a very short, very wide, spark plug next to them. 
First and foremost, I'm hoping that losing weight will help to lessen the difficulties I now have because of severe arthritis in my knees. Other than that, I'd LOVE to be able to tuck a shirt into a pair of jeans, wear a great looking belt and shoes, and look nice. I don't want to be self concious when I walk into a room. When I run into someone I haven't seen in awhile, I want to know that they are thinking "WOW, she looks great!" instead of worrying that they are thinking "WOW, she just keeps getting bigger and bigger!" I want to be successful in reaching my weightloss goals too, because I would love to eventually work with people who are struggling to lose weight.
We're going to do this folks!!! Look out 2005!!!
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