MAJOR WOW MOMENT YESTERDAY!

Had an awesome WOW moment yesterday. Went to Elephant Rocks State Park and to Taum Sauk Mtn. (highest point in the state of Missouri).. I had been to both of them years before ...(way pre WLS) and barely could walk the trails and hike. I felt like a slug. A big ole' fat slug that ached all the time and was cranky! Yesterday DH and I went to both places and lets just say that the pace was that of a fast racewalk. As in powerwalking. I didn't stop either... at Elephant Rocks there is alot of terrain changes... from low lying to positively climbing small boulders/mtns. and I didn't even blink an eye... ZOOOOOOOM ZOOOOM ZOOM.. Not out of breath, not fatigue. Just invigorated!... Took bunches of pics whereas before I would not let someone point a camera in my general direction. What a difference this makes.... just had to share~ Elizabeth~

What a beautiful place to visit! I haven't been down there in a few years myself! I can imagine how nice it must have been to enjoy it the way you did!!! It's amazing the changes this surgery can make in your life!

Terri... Yes it IS beautiful. By most folks it would of been a dreary dull day. Right before the sun set, temps in the low 40's and it had been drizzling. But there was just a handful of folks in the entire park and the air was crisp and clear. Mike and I literally motored through the grounds... zoom zoom zoom FOR SURE! Loved it and will be definitely going back soon with a picnic lunch or possible barbque at the trail head. As for the changes... OH MY GOSH yes... I knew that I would be successful but I had NO idea just how much my weight was limiting me until now.... Best of wishes... Elizabeth~

WAY TO GO....Keep up the great work.... love rachael

Heya my favorite alltime mommytobe! Whats shakin' bacon??? How are you doing today?? E~

I get tired just thinking of hiking. I cant wait to be on the OTHER more active side. Keep up the awesome work and continue to enjoy your new found freedom. Wayne

One day you will, and you'll look back and say, "How the heck did I just get to the top of this mountain/stairs/etc..." The new energy will creep up on you and surprise you one day. It's wonderful! ~~Kristen

Wayne... These things are called WOW moments for that reason alone. WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST DID THIS... OR JUST PUT THAT SIZE ON...ETC. ETC. ETC. I'm telling you that I pointed out the various stops that I HAD to take when I had visited there previously. Even with a bad knee (I mean VERY bad) I can zoom up stairs... before it was step to step like a little kid. Not now....... Your time will come honey... trust me. I cannot wait to hear some of the posts that you are going to be putting up soon! (hugs) Elizabeth~