Feeling down? List some gratitude....

Good morning everyone I have been feeling kinda blah lately and telling myself I should be losing faster and wanting the progress "now"! Well, in therapy last night I was asked about some of the good things that have happened with my weight loss so far and to list them, and believe it or not, it made me feel so much better and realize that where I am at right now is a great accomplishment and doing this has given me back the gratitude I so easily lose. Here is my list, I would love to see what others have to say... Since losing -81 lbs... -I can cross my arms -I can wear a seatbelt comfortably -My belly doen't get in the way o the steering wheel -I actually can pull my car seat "up" -I can cross my legs -I can sit indian style -My office chair seems to have gotten bigger -I can walk 4 miles -I can tie my shoes -I can pick something up from the floor of my car without asking for help or getting out of the car to do it. -My shirts seem to have gotten "longer" and my stomach doesn't pop out of them. -My back doesn't hurt -My clothes are falling off, instead of riding up and ripping at the seams -I fit into regular size chairs -I can go to the mall -I can park far from a store and still shop for 2 hours -I take the stairs at work instead of the elevator -I don't snore. -My knees don't hurt -I get comfortably full from "1" lean cuisine. -I can use the arms of a chair now like they are meant to be used -My shoes fit correctly -When I sit, my stomach doesn't cover the length of my thighs. -I can reach my butt and other parts of my body I haven't been able to in years. -I can feel a sense of accomplishment and actually see results!! Whew Now that's alot to be greatful for!! God Bless and Have a wonderful day!!! Susan 11/24/05 376/295/190

This is a great way to approach this... I have been feeling down about how little I have lost and how crummy i feel, but this exercise shifts the focus. I can use some from your list as well - -I can cross my arms -I can wear a seatbelt comfortably -My belly doen't get in the way of the steering wheel -I can cross my legs -My office chair seems to have gotten bigger -I can pick something up from the floor of my car without asking for help or getting out of the car to do it. -My shirts and pants seem to have gotten "longer" -My clothes are falling off, instead of riding up and ripping at the seams -I fit into regular size chairs -I can use the arms of a chair now like they are meant to be used -When I sit, my stomach doesn't cover the length of my thighs. - I go upstairs and down without much thought anymore - I sit in the portable fold up canvas chairs without worrying that I am over the weight limiit - I have had to give up my 4x and 5x scrubs... after other people told me not to come back to work in them! (I can't see it yet) B

First, I'm thankful for Jesus Christ my savior! \o/ My family... health, and SO much more... Now as far as what I am thankful for related to WLS... I CAN CROSS MY LEGS! I CAN GO SHOPPING AND LOOK GREAT IN JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING I TRY ON! I CAN TAKE A WALK AND FEEL GOOD, NOT TIRED AND OUT OF BREATH! I CAN TIE MY SHOES WITHOUT HOLDING MY BREATH! PRAISE GOD FOR ALL MY BLESSINGS! Donna

Since surgery I am currently grateful for being able to: 1. Walk without needing an inhaler for my asthma. 2. cross my legs 3. putting on my seatbelt with no problems. 4. have my blood pressure meds lowered. 5. feeling good about myself 6. sit indian style 7. wear size 16 jeans 8. enjoy life a bit more! ~Angel 222/166/120 BMI 32.4 Lap RNY 11/10/04

oh I just HAD to do this - Sometimes I forget to appreciate the small accomplishments. Definately can feel comfortably full from a lean cuisine (NEVER beleived I would say that!) Can seat in a theatre seat without feeling pinched All clothes are longer No love handles Can walk & walk & walk bed doesn't squek & strain so bad when I roll over at night & I don't make the ogh ugh sound when I roll over - All of my rings fit - Put a watch on for the first time in years Can touch my toes (hell - can SEE my toes) haven't broken any chairs in awhile The stairs in my house are a lot less difficult to climb Am off one of my cholesterol meds. It's ALL GOOD! Oh - I'm going to be laid off from work in a few weeks - BUT - I feel confident enough in my looks & myself to be able to go out & interview

What a great way to self actualize rather than criticise. How about the private stuff. Before wls I could have gone forever without relations. Now I am no nympho but I do enjoy it. I hope this isn't embarrassing anyone. You know us crazy nurses....