What Are Some Of The Positives You Have Experianced Since Surgery?

Hello All,

   I was just sitting here thinking... I have had some real positive things happen since surgery... And, so not positive... But, we arent going to focus on them. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there that wanted to share their experiances...

   I am able to walk a mile ( or more ) without being out of breathe... I couldnt use to walk a block or two before...I dont have the body aches and pains that I use to. I have changed mentally... I am nicer, more outgoing, happier, enjoying life... I was a miserable person before. I still suffer with my depression, but it has improved alot!! I enjoy being busy and doing more with the kids and ppl in general.. These are just a few things... I know how blessed I am that I was able to have the surgery.. I was sure that I wasnt going to be able to..Why? Because I had grown use to having bad luck.. But, my attitude has totally changed because I am a new person. I felt like something was going to happen... and I wouldnt be able to have the surgery... like it was too good to be true. But, I did have it and  10 months later I am 130+ lbs down!! I know without the surgery, I wouldnt of been able to lose 15 lbs in 10 months and there are ppl out there that cant have the surgery for various reasons.. I am starting to babble.. I am really grateful to everyone that has helped me through this journey and I still have a ways to go... but I just wanted to say that... Now, share some of your positive thoughts and changes... Let give these Newbies something to get excited about!!!

My experience has been very positive. 

All the X's are out of my closet
Shopping in the Misses department
More energy
Clear complexion
Hair came back in curly
No cravings
No queen sized panty hose
Can wear belts
No problem fitting into a booth
No avoiding mirrors or reflections
Happier with life
My dog can sit beside in my chair
Sewing for myself again
Off meds for BP & acid reflux
No snoring

I would do it all over again.

What a great post! 

I'm off all meds for blood pressure, depression and nerves and asthma.
I can sit in a booth and not worry where they sit us in a restaurant.
I can shop at "regular size" clothing shops
I can run, walk and enjoy exercising
I can ride roller coasters and have room to spare in the seats
I can bend over easily, no more picking things up with my toes lol
I have tons of energy
I feel healthy for once in a long time
I'm a much happier person and confident
I can control my eating and don't miss the sugar and bad things I used to eat lots of
I sleep better and require alot less sleep to function
Seeing how proud my kids, husband and family are of my weighloss has been wonderful
I can't wait to see my dad, he hasn't seen me in a year, he will be here in July and I can't wait for him to see me thin once in my life ;)
This surgery has been a blessing to myself and my family, I feel so lucky to have gotten to have it. I wish I could have had it several years ago.  I didn't realize I was missing out on so many things in life until I lost the weight and now its like I have a whole new outlook on life and its so exciting.

Thanks for doing this post.  I think we sometimes forget to look at all the positives that have came out of having this surgery.  ;) Lou

Oh my where to start there are so many blessings,

Diabetes is GONE!!!!!

I am off all my meds except for paxil and sometimes I feel like I don't need that either. some days I feel like I do still need it

I can walk again and I take my dogs for  a walk almost everyday and really enjoy it. I could hardly walk to my car before surgery.

I can cut my own grass now and love doing it...

I planted tons of flowers in my yard by myself, last year my daughter had to do it for me..

I took 2 of my grandkids to the mall and had a ball with them..didn't even get tired..

I am not embarrassed to be seen in public anymore. And don't avoid going places because I am afraid I can't fit in the seats.

Wished my hair would have come back in curly but it did come in blonde, really is a mystery. My whole head is blonde as can be and no I didn't bleach it either..

I thank the Lord everyday for giving me the oportunity to have this surgery and for directing me to a wonderful surgeon.

Thats wonderful!

   I enjoy reading that others have such positive things to say... I also feel like I have been given a 2nd chance at life. I dont know if I made that clear earlier? I would do this 100 times over!! Beverly, you and I have lost about the same and have about the same distance to go... Thats great! I am glad to have thought of this post... Thanks to everyone *****sponded and those who took the time to read it and the responses...

   To all the Newbies: We all have been in your shoes and this is a good place to come for questions or just to vent or talk... We all have been in your same shoes. I know there are alot of emotions and mixed feelings and we are all here for you... You wont regret it!!

Thanks and Have A Great Day!!

Lori

Im coming up to my 2 yr surgerversery and I have been thinking alot about how much I have been blessed by this wonderful gift!
I do not have to have anyone push me around in my wheel chair
I dont have to sit on the pot to brush my teeth
I dont have to do weird contortions to wipe my fanny
I can climb out of my pool
I can dance again.
I can ride a bike...3 wheeler..still got those balance issues.
I could go on...but you get the picture...
I take a thyroid pill and my supplements every day and I feel GOOD!
the only regret is that I didnt make my goal....I wont whine about it...if I wanted it bad enough I would do it. I guess Im happy where I am....pluss there is SOOO much skin....Dean tells me Im carrying about 30lbs excess skin....he is probably right. so Ill be Happy as Beulah the cow in my size 16pants and x-large shirt. my total focus now is toning muscles.
Thanks to all the powers that be who gifted me with a 2nd chance at life!!
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