Post your "Atta boy/girl"
Seems like I've seen a nice wave of 'I need to get back on track' posts including my own. So I thought what better way to feel more positive but to REJOICE in the positive.
Ok all.. in our journeys we have all done amazing things.
POST YOUR FAVORITE SUCCESS.
My current best Success is that I am officially OVERWEIGHT. I am like others here who have moved out of the OBESE category and onto the Just OVERWEIGHT.
I did this because of my friends and families support along with my will to move forward.
Love you all.. Share with me....
Ok all.. in our journeys we have all done amazing things.
POST YOUR FAVORITE SUCCESS.
My current best Success is that I am officially OVERWEIGHT. I am like others here who have moved out of the OBESE category and onto the Just OVERWEIGHT.
I did this because of my friends and families support along with my will to move forward.
Love you all.. Share with me....
Sandra 
So many! Here are the ones that come to mind just now:
When the size 16W jeans I had bought YEARS ago (hoping) finally pulled up past my knees.
When I realized without thinking that I was sitting with my legs crossed.
When there was extra room in a movie theater seat.
When I pulled almost 12 inches of extra seatbelt snug on a plane.
When I saw the first photo of myself that looked like a "normal" person.
When I finished an aerobics class without my face turning beet red.
When I walked 5 miles and had energy to spare.
When I tried on a size 10 jacket and realized it was MUCH too big.
When I realized my feet don't hurt any more...my ankles don't swell...I can take my rings off if I want to.
When my hairdresser said I no longer needed to have a style that balanced out my cheeks and neck (yeah, what neck?)
When I took inventory at a class I was in and realized I was NOT the fattest woman in the room.
When the size 16W jeans I had bought YEARS ago (hoping) finally pulled up past my knees.
When I realized without thinking that I was sitting with my legs crossed.
When there was extra room in a movie theater seat.
When I pulled almost 12 inches of extra seatbelt snug on a plane.
When I saw the first photo of myself that looked like a "normal" person.
When I finished an aerobics class without my face turning beet red.
When I walked 5 miles and had energy to spare.
When I tried on a size 10 jacket and realized it was MUCH too big.
When I realized my feet don't hurt any more...my ankles don't swell...I can take my rings off if I want to.
When my hairdresser said I no longer needed to have a style that balanced out my cheeks and neck (yeah, what neck?)
When I took inventory at a class I was in and realized I was NOT the fattest woman in the room.
Hi There,
I was feeling a bit down lately because my weight loss has kind of stopped, but the other night I had a big WOW when I took out the pj's that I wore the day after surgery and put them up to me and they looked like another whole person could fit in them with me. At that moment, I realized that I lost that whole other person!! It gave me perspective as to how much I have accomplished.
Seeing people's reactions when they haven't seen you in awhile, or they don't recognize you at all!
At our recent trip to Disney, had no trouble fitting on all the rides and walking non stop!
Looking at pictures of yourself and not being totally mortified!
Being able to wear nice clothes in a much smaller size.
I can touch my toes and see them too!!
Not being ashamed of wearing a bathing suit.
I could go on for days on all the ways I keep on successing, but I should get back to work!
Just wanted to share
Beth
I was feeling a bit down lately because my weight loss has kind of stopped, but the other night I had a big WOW when I took out the pj's that I wore the day after surgery and put them up to me and they looked like another whole person could fit in them with me. At that moment, I realized that I lost that whole other person!! It gave me perspective as to how much I have accomplished.
Seeing people's reactions when they haven't seen you in awhile, or they don't recognize you at all!
At our recent trip to Disney, had no trouble fitting on all the rides and walking non stop!
Looking at pictures of yourself and not being totally mortified!
Being able to wear nice clothes in a much smaller size.
I can touch my toes and see them too!!
Not being ashamed of wearing a bathing suit.
I could go on for days on all the ways I keep on successing, but I should get back to work!
Just wanted to share
Beth
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Very nice idea and a very good one too. Believe it or not, I have a tough time talking about myself in a positive light, even after doing so well with my WLS journey. Here it goes with a few recent things....
Yesterday morning, I was about 1.6 lbs from my goal. I picked 250lbs as a number I didn't think I would ever, ever reach. At 6'5.5", I'm pretty content with that, well I doubt I'll ever be content, but yeah...I'm almost there. Although last night the scale had me a little higher. Stupid scale. I'm drinking LOTS of water today and for the next few days.
I'm not longer obese, just overweight. I'm okay with that too. I might look emaciated if I was normal.
The airplane seats. Freakin' awesome. Plenty of room, no extender. Too bad I'm too poor to travel more...
Most importantly, I'm starting to look at myself and kinda like what I see. Especially with clothes on. Clothes off from the about the 2nd or 3rd rib up is pretty good too.
The first 3 are all me with a little help from Dr. Boorse. That last one falls heavily on all of you. There is no doubt in my mind that the friendships I have gained here on OH have had a tremendous impact on how I feel about myself and look at myself. I'm sure many of the pre-op folks will read this. Do not underestimate the importance of a good support system, whether it be at your hospital, here, cooking classes, whatever. It is an absolute key to success.
Another big
Yesterday morning, I was about 1.6 lbs from my goal. I picked 250lbs as a number I didn't think I would ever, ever reach. At 6'5.5", I'm pretty content with that, well I doubt I'll ever be content, but yeah...I'm almost there. Although last night the scale had me a little higher. Stupid scale. I'm drinking LOTS of water today and for the next few days.
I'm not longer obese, just overweight. I'm okay with that too. I might look emaciated if I was normal.
The airplane seats. Freakin' awesome. Plenty of room, no extender. Too bad I'm too poor to travel more...
Most importantly, I'm starting to look at myself and kinda like what I see. Especially with clothes on. Clothes off from the about the 2nd or 3rd rib up is pretty good too.
The first 3 are all me with a little help from Dr. Boorse. That last one falls heavily on all of you. There is no doubt in my mind that the friendships I have gained here on OH have had a tremendous impact on how I feel about myself and look at myself. I'm sure many of the pre-op folks will read this. Do not underestimate the importance of a good support system, whether it be at your hospital, here, cooking classes, whatever. It is an absolute key to success.
Another big
Awesome idea fo ra post...
When I sat on the airplane not needing a seat belt extender. I was like a little kid that is how happy I was.
Carrying a load of laundry up the steps without being out of breath or stopping to rest up the steps.
Standing up for myself not allowing others to make me feel bad about myself or my choices in life. Willing to let go of toxic people.
Doing various 5k's with friends and family.
Rough housing with my young cousins and having them lift me was amazing to me. Piggy backing that one having Den lift me up without fear of breaking his back .
Loving with an open heart without fear .....
Atta Girl Bethy!
This is a great idea for a thread, Sandra!!!
Some of my atta girl moments:
3 weeks post-op, one of my closest friends didn't recognize me when she drove by.
My brother not recognizing me 3 months post-op and 60 lbs down.
Being just overweight and no longer obese. (No one will understand that but you guys!!)
Getting into size 12 clothes. Never would have thought I'd get to that point!
Being told in Wal-Mart yesterday "you're not big."
Being able to walk places without getting short of breath.
There are a lot more moments, but these are the ones that come to mind right now. What an amazing journey this has been!!
Some of my atta girl moments:
3 weeks post-op, one of my closest friends didn't recognize me when she drove by.
My brother not recognizing me 3 months post-op and 60 lbs down.
Being just overweight and no longer obese. (No one will understand that but you guys!!)
Getting into size 12 clothes. Never would have thought I'd get to that point!
Being told in Wal-Mart yesterday "you're not big."
Being able to walk places without getting short of breath.
There are a lot more moments, but these are the ones that come to mind right now. What an amazing journey this has been!!
Julia
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