Dropped a quarter on the floor

At Walgreens the other day. As I bent down to pick it up I realized several things. 1. I was ABLE to bend down to pick it up. 2. I didn't let out an involuntary grunt as I bent down. 3. I wasn't worried about people looking at me as I bent down. 4. I didn't huff and puff after I bent over. 5. I didn't even MIND bending over. Think I might drop money on the floor at every store I go to...just to celebrate being able to retrieve it easily! Ann 60 lbs GONE!

Isnt' it wonderful???? I had this realization yesterday at the Big E when I had to tie my daughter's shoe. Usually, I would find a place for my kid to sit down and then have them lift their foot up so I could tie it. Well yesterday, I just bent down and tied it. It's really the small things that make such a difference in quality of life.

Ohhh Ann, just think of the...ummm...possibilities!! Sorry,I couldn't resist! Drop money my way, would ya?? -Deb

Your wicked Deb, that must be why I like you! Robin R

Great minds tavel together Peter

Hi Ann Thank you for sharing wonderful moments and gave us hopes after surgery! SMILE! I cannot wait to bend down without no huff and puff. I cannot wait to see you after my surgery. Hugs Kathy K

That is a wonderful story! The people I work with tell me that as I lose weight my dresses are getting shorter! hahaha 86 pounds gone, 6 months out, and the dresses are now above the knees! good luck and god bless, pam

I'm with you Pam. Now that I can cross my legs like a lady - instead of sitting with them spread apart (flesh touching at the top), I buy only short skirts and dresses. Not minis by any means, but compared to the ones that used to drag on the floor, its quite an improvement! I also only buy short shirts - I hate it when they are too long! God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau Lap RNY 12/3/03 -101 lbs.

Ann, You are too funny I think its great that we celebrate the small things - its what helps to make everyday of this journey worthwhile. Thanks for sharing. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau Lap RNY 12/3/03 -101 lbs.

That is great Ann. It really is the little things that mean so much! Carmen