What do you dream of doing???

Before I had my RNY ( March 2006 ) , I made of list of things I could no longer do because of  my weight. Yesterday while looking at my Weight Loss Scrapbook, I saw " THE LIST " and I am so proud to say I can do them all ( and more ) .  I got to thinking about how hard life was before my surgery , and now I feel like a new woman.  Before I could have never walked a mile, never mind doing several miles now at a time.

 I never thought I would ever be able to shop in the ladies section and not the " PLUS" section.    Before my surgery I would worry about going to new places in fear of not being able to fit my big ol butt in the seats ( airplanes were the worst, I worried I would be asked to buy a second ticket, THANK GOD I never was asked )  .   I could go on all day about how much better life is for me, and I hope and pray all you " pre Opers" have the same experence as I have had.  I know not everyone has such a easy time of it as I did and I will tell you now, learning to deal with food loss is not easy But in the end all of the hard work and all the days spent waiting on the doctor's office to call,,,  or waiting til YOUR DATE finally gets here.  The worry about this and that , getting your house clean to spotless , because you worry you will die during surgery ,,,  all the stinking protein powder all the nasty ones we have tried ,,  the baby spoons,  all the sugar free jello ( BTW I still have 20 boxes, if anyone wants them ) ...  The Magic Bullet Blender that graced my counter for months,,,  the cottage cheese I lived on -if I had saved the little containers I could build a small shed for my yard.... Good luck to you all , and be good, follow your doctors guildlines, stay away from fast foods, exercise, even if you are setting watching TV do arm curls with a couple cans of green beans, anything to get moving. Good Luck to you all

Thanks for the lovely post. I have quite a while before I get to where you are, but I too am so grateful that I had the opportunity to make this journey. It has changed my life in so very many positive ways.

I can put on my hose, tie my shoes and paint my toes while breathing comfortably.

I can fit into an airplane seat without spilling over onto my neighbor.

I can walk and walk and walk.

I can stand the heat ... don't like it, but I can stand it now.

I can dance the night fantastic and keep up with all the skinny people.

I can wear a pair of calf boots, size 12 pants, a size 7.5 ring.

I can eat normal foods and most of the time make good choices.

I can take my glucose levels without worrying how far out of control it will be.

I wiegh less that the men in my family!

I feel wonderful!

I want to tone up my sagging arms, legs, abdomen and neck.

I want to have my weight in the "normal" bmi range.

I want to maintain the losses and the gains.

And like you, I cheer on all those who walk with me and follow me.

Thanks again,

Barb

Wow, you guys are so inspiring!  I have a scrapbook too.  Photos of it are on my profile, and yes, I have a list too, but I haven't finished it so it isn't in the scrapbook yet.  Thanks to both of your for sharing your lists; I feel like dancing!!!!  Alice

Ok, this is really personal, but I'm going to tell you all anyways.  My husband passed away in March 1994.  Since then I have dated only 2 men.  Niether of them (to me) were husband material.  Neither is the one in Florida I know from years ago.  Since my husband passed I went from 165 to a whopping 275lbs before my surgery.  I'm not blaming my dh, it was me.   For the first time, I am ready to have a serious relationship with a man (unknown to me, yet).  I know what I want.   I want a husband on fire for the Lord, as I am.  I am praying the Lord will put that man in my life and we can spend what time we have left on this earth together in good health, happiness and harmony.  I am believing that this will happen if it is the Lord's will.  That's all I want. Love, Diane

Diane.. that is beautiful.  All marriages should start with prayer and the will of God.  Your post brought tears to my eyes.  :)

 

I hope that Mr. Big comes walking into your life very soon. I have said a prayer for him and you.

 

Ramona

Hmm... I have had a list in my head, but never one actually written down.  There are many many things I want to do..

*I want to wear pantyhose comfortably again.  Not pulling at the crotch because my rear end is too big.

*I want to shop in the regular size section of clothing stores.  I would be happy in a 16.  Regular size.. :)

*I want to be able to fit in a ride a Carowinds (or other park) comfortably and not be kicked off because the bar will not fit over me.

*I LOVE racking up over 20K steps on my pedometer a day and not feeling tired!

*I want to wear a bikini... flab and all!

*I really want to learn how to ski. *I want to eat to live, not live to eat!!

Hey Gigi ,,,, Hold out until you do find that kind of fellow, they are worth the wait. For me the most important thing is out relationship with Christ,,, and a man that does is a great husband.. I found my honey online ( I know it can be scary ) BUT.... I started writing this fellow as a international pen pal,,,, ended up a while later he flew to the states came in Charlotte,,, and WOW we hit it off PERFECTION ever since, he has taken me all the world and has shown me what love is . It is great to hear from you all. Love you bunch of LOSERS 

I love these kind of posts!  It helps me realize how far I have already come! I can now fit into any chair at work, even if it has arms!

I painted my toenails on Saturday, in the car (an Altima) on the way to Boone, by putting my foot on the dashboard!!!!!!!  (I swear I couldn't find the dashboard pre op!) My husband and I "exercise our marriage license" very creatively now!  (and that's all I gonna say about that) All three of the littlest grand neice-nephews can fit on my lap (yup I got one now!) at the same time! I have cleaned out my closet, and because I am losing from the top down, I am in tight 14-16 tanks (still larger for skirts tho). Cool!