Top Ten+ List

This morning, I hit the century mark! Preop 306, this am 206. And so I was thinking about all the things I can do now that I couldn't do before...things that thin folks take for granted...I welcome ya'll to make additions and amendments to the list... 1. I can wipe my own bottom without getting a muscle cramp. 2. I can tie my own shoes without holding my breath. 3. I can ride a bicycle without the seat disappearing. 4. I can shave the back of my very own thighs. 5. I can cross my legs without laying down. 6. I can scratch my own back. 7. My weight actually registers on my bathroom scale. 8. I can walk a flight of stairs without fainting. 9. I get to sleep laying down. 10. You can no longer pitch a tent with my bloomers.

Congratulations Tammy, 11. I can paint my own toe nails. 12. I can fit in a booth. 13. I can fit in the bath tub and take bubble baths. Diana -147

Congrats on the century club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can sit indian style on my desk chair I can pull my knees all the way to my chest I can sit on my husband's lap I can shop in regular girl stores, sometimes in the junior section I can stand to face my reflection in glass I can insert a tampax without keeling over I can sit in the middle seat of an airline row - without touching the person on either side of me I can paint my own toenails - pretty well too! I can clean the house top to bottom - both floors - without resting And - last but not least - I can show midriff!!!!! Laura 5'11 starting 305 now 184 19 lbs away from goal of 165

Better Sexual postions W/ hubby

Great Job Tammy! I feel like I am living life again - no****ching it pass me by! Candy 266/166/1?? -100

You go women. Great list of things you can do. Very happy for you and the success you have achieved. This journey is so amazing. I can now do those things also and at age 57 I am loving life and living it. I too am so happy to be able to wipe my ass and feel clean and not have a muscle cramp or turn myslef inside out to reach. This is delightful. Continued success to you Tammy. I am proud! Monica 330/232/1?? getting there.

I KNOW WHAT MISSIONARY POSITION IS AGAIN!!!

I can: *fit in booths at restaurants. *sit in a friends car and not worry about the seat belt not fitting me. *shop knowing I don't stand out *look at myself without disgust *chase my son without breaking a sweat *buy undergarments that don't say "Just MY Size" *live my life how I want to! Not how my body dictates!

Great list - here's my two cents: I give away clothes that are too big, not ones I'm waiting to wear again. I no longer wear the largest size in the plus size shops. I can shop anywhere. I can cross my legs I can sit in a booth at any restaurant I no longer need a seat belt extender on the airplane I can feel my hip bones and see my collar bones I ENJOY exercising again I have more energy Sex is amazing! Renee' 12/23/04 - RNY 334 - 250 - 170

I am soooo glad that other people experience the same positive things that I am...... Here are some things from my list .. 1- Give my 21 month old a bath and get up off my knees without having to take every bit of energy that I have to get off the floor. 2- I don't have to attempt to suck in my stomach and push my chair all the way in at my desk to allow someone to pass behind me. 3- I don't have to change my clothes after washing dishes because the entire front of my shirt is soaked from reaching the dishes 4- I don't send a title-wave out of the bathtub after taking a bubble bath when getting out 5- I can place my baby in my lap, because I actually have one now. 6- My daughter (5 1/2 years old) and I can actually find similiar clothes to wear (since she wants us to dress alike). You know they didn't make cute plus size clothes that would match any thing of hers 7- I can actually reach the shutters above my kitchen sink to close them at night. 8-I can shop in Victoria Secrets for my bras now 9- I can actually get matching bra and panties 10- I can go for a bike ride with my son (7 years old) and make it past the drive way. I could go on and on but here is my ten. Barbara