I'm just curious

Hi There, I'm really just curious... I was thinking to myself this evening about all the things I really couldnt do before WLS. So my question for you folks is what was it before WLS you really wanted to do badly, and now that the weight is off or coming off you can do now? Mine was I have a 3 year old buddy named Tirza... T-MO for short... (yes there is a story behind the T-MO) well anyways since she could sit up she has had this thing for wanting to sit on my lap.... I had no lap not at 486 pounds.... When my weightloss journey began with the Psych-eval I told Dr. Bumby in her office that I was missing the best gift in the world and that was to have Tirza be able to sit on my lap... just sat there and cried like a nincompoop. Well last week I was watching Cinderella with her.... as we were singing bipity bopity boo... I realized my buddy was on my lap comfortable and even had her feet on my knees! What a wonderful priceless gift! I think for now that is the most precious moment in my jouney. Just thought I'd share that and see if you folks have any yourself! I would love to hear about them too! Ardie

Ardie that is such a wow momemt.... I think that I want to snivel with you...My latest wow moment was yesterday when I realized I had sat comfortably with my legs crossed...without realizing it.. lesa

Lesa, Isn't that great! I'm not quite to the comfortable crossing the legs stage yet! I can hike it up there tho. I miss doing that myself. As a teenager I'd just cross my legs, and sometimes lean over and take a nap on my knee... now that was pretty limber! Now at forty I'll just take being able to be comfortable with my legs crossed! You had a wonderful nice little wow moment... aren't they wonderful incentives to keep loosing the weight? I love those little moments that just take the breath away and can apreciate the gift of new life and health. I am almost daily reminded of all I gave up when I was so heavy. Now it seems every day that I am in wonder and amazement that life is so truly different... and it is a happy place! Ardie

Ah, my surgery sisters! How are you ladies doing? I can now cross my legs, haven't been able to do that for 31 years!

Hey Girl! Wasnt the 31st of May the most life changing day of our lives?!! I am doing so well physically that it is so unbelievable to me. I really have enjoyed some big successes in the weightloss. If I'm correct and all the numbers are right since surgery I have lost 92 pounds. I was trying to make the century club before I went to a support group meeting in Springfield today but just didnt get there! Rats! Most folks don't believe me when they ask me how much so far... but it really is the truth! So I take it as a compliment; really, cause it blows my mind too! For me it will be a glorious day when I can sit comfortable.. legs crossed, and just feel like a woman... Those things and feelings have been along time gone and it really has enriched the soul when I can go out and do something.... shall I say "girlie" things? For so long both physcially and emotionaly I was just an entity... a blob that took up space, and ignored my surroundings because there would always be stares, laughter, and just not a nice place to be. Whether it was real or for the most part precieved by me... Now with over 150 pounds pre-op and post op weightloss I can truthfully say that I blend into society and nobody cares. That is a GOOD thing! Patty, tell me how your doing on your successful weightloss program. I really want to know... I want to do a happy dance for someone other than me! How much have you lost? Take Care and have a wonderful day! Ardie

I have lost 58 pounds and 3 dress sizes so far. I can't believe the difference! We were in Springfield last weekend at the fair and went to the lower part of the arena to look at the animals. Then I ran up the stairs to the main part of the arena. I can't remember the last time I did that! Here's a happy dance for you!

Patty, OMG! 58 pounds! Now that IS a happy dance! Amazing life we have in store for us huh? I cried when I realized that steps werent painful anymore... I bet when you got to the top you felt like "Rocky"! What a beautiful little moment to go "Thanks God" and realize that you conquered just one more thing to help you with being the more healthier, thinner you! You deserve it!!! You go girl!!!! Ardie