Just Another One Of Those Little "OH WOW" Moment

Hi, Just a little wow thing that happened today... Well let me say that when I was 486 pounds I almost ruined my knees. So been going to the gym and the locker rooms and pool is downstairs. For years I have always had to go up and down the stairs one at a time... you know the both feet on the stair then go to the next. Well today without thinking about it I just about ran down the stairs and didnt even hang on to the banister! When I stepped off the last stair and realized what I just did... almost cried and ran up the stairs and did it again! Just to see if I was dreaming... nope did it! I know it's just a stupid little thing, but when you havent done it for years and its painful when you use the stairs it is so cool when you can do those simple little things! I guess the 156 pounds that I have lost since 10/26/04 does make a difference! This surgery has been one of the best decisions in my life! Everyday I find myself regaining so much that I had lost over the years... life truly has been one big Christmas package that everyday I get to open more of it and see what is waiting for me inside..... what a rush! See Ya Ardie

Hey Ardie... WOW!!! Congratulations! I am so tickled for you. Keep up the good work and let us know every time you have a Wow Moment. They encourage me. Blessings, Peggy

Hey Peggy! I will! I see that you are going to have WLS in Sept... Wonderful! I'm ticked that you will shortly be over here on the lossers bench too... got a spot warmed up for ya! When it's all said and done you'll have to keep me posted on your WOW moments too! I just get such a boost when I hear about those wonderful breathless moments that pass our way on this journey to a healthier us.... Take Care Ardie

WoooHooo!!! That is toooo cool Ardie!!! These little "oh wow" moments are the thing that really keep me going even when I'm wanting a DQ Blizzard more than I want to breathe!!! See ya! Connie

Hey Connie Those wow moments are wonderful... they so encourage me to go on, move on, and go to the gym! So you jones on a DQ Blizzard huh? Mine is Diet Pepsi... this ol broad will almost lay down in the middle of the Convience Store and throw a fit! hee hee not really but the feeling of having a 3 year old fit does come pretty close... You going to the support group meeting Monday at St. John's.... I'm planning to... hope to see you there. Take Care Ardie

Hey Ardie, I have wondered how you were doing. It is good for my heart to hear you so happy. Keep it up! lesa

Hey Lesa I truly am so much happier than I have been for such a long time. I have been so heavy for so long and now with the weightloss it has been a true miracle for me. There has been so many body changes, even emotional type changes,(Dr Bumby, bless her heart has really been so wonderful in helping me with emotional stuff!) as well as just living a different lifestyle and enjoying it. It's fun to be able to hop into a pool and in about an hour and a half swim a mile... not to mention walking a mile or so too... I just could have never done it a year ago. Just today I realized that I dont have to tie my shoes in a double knot so that they won't come untied in public and I would have to figure out how to tie them. All I have to do now is bend over and tie them. Heck, I can even put my palms on the ground. Just a simple act but I couldnt do it a year ago. These moments still make me cry, grin, and giggle.... I am still amazed by it all. I havent seen you post much... my computer went down and lost all my email addies... can you send me an email so I can put you back in my address book? I have been wanting to know how it's faring with you, and didnt know how to get a hold of you... Take Care Ardie

The email is on its way! lesa