Time flies after surgery

This time two years ago today I was getting ready to leave for the hospital and the start of my new life.  And what a new life it is!  I would do this over again and alot sooner if I had only known.

Although I only get to "lurk" on the weekends, I am truely greatful for all that everyone here on the forum shares.  It seems that each time I visit I find that someone has posted a topic that I needed to hear.  Each one of you are so very dear to me and I thank you for coming and sharing.  I love my OH family and my only regret is that I could visit nor participate more often.

During the last two years I have been able to do so much more that "normal" people just take for granted.  Such as:

I no longer have to look for a chair that is sturdy and has no arms.

I can sit in all booths at a restaurant.

I no longer have to use a seat belt extender when flying and actually have lots of extra.

I love crossing my legs.

I no longer have to use the handicap bathroom stalls.

I smile alot more now because I have alot less pain everywhere.

I now go up and down the stairs at work several times a day and enjoy the exercise.  Two years ago I would climb the stairs to my desk and everyone would come to me until I left for the day.

I could go on forever, but I think everyone here already knows what a great gift I have received.

Thank you everyone for being a part of my journey in life.

What a nice post to read the first thing in the morning. Thanks for putting me in a positive mind set. Today I will count my blessings and complain another time.

Thanks, Sandra.  It is a lot easier to be more positive in the morning then it is at the end of the day.  I find if I count all my blessing first then the rest doesn't seem so very bad after all.

Have a GREAT weekend.................Carrie

Great inspiration for a newbie. Can't wait til I can do those same things!

I just know that you will be on the losing bench before you know it.  Savor each step as you go, the time just goes so quickly.

Have a GREAT weekend!.................Carrie

Thank you for all the positive comments about your WLS it is really good to hear success for us new folks who are about to start the process.
Great way to start my morning reading this type of post.

Sandy, your date is just around the corner!  The time will be here before you realize it.  I am so glad that  what I posted was a benefit to you.  I feel so guilty because I have gotten so much from everyone else sharing and it takes me all weekend to catch up on everyone that I seldom have enough time to share.

I look forward to seeing you post that I need to more over to make room for you on the loser's bench...............Carrie

Woo Hoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations & Thanks for such a positive start to the day.

- Iris

Thanks so very much, Iris.  I, too, look forward to reading your posts.   I love reading about your sons and their ventures...................Have a GREAT weekend............Carrie 

Hi Carrie,

Congratulations on your many successes and I hope that you know how lucky we are to have you among us.

Wishing you continued success my friend,