Small Things!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love all the small things that I see now. When we are out walking in the sunshine I love to look at my small shadow. I picked up my bra off the floor and I wondered who that small thing belonged to. I love the way I can reach my elbows behind my back. I love seeing my collar bones in the mirror. Need I go on, I'm sure you all feel the same things. I am glad that my health is better also but these small things sure are great. I just wish that some of the hanging skin would get smaller.
Everyone have a great day and watch for those small things.  Birdy

 I can't WAIT to see my collar bones!  I almost strained something to do the elbow thing and couldn't do it. 

You're right, Birdy, it's the little things that mean so much.  Thanks for giving me something to look forward to as I move down the WLS path.

Congrats on your success!
Denise

Morning Denise. Hang in there. You will get there. There are going to be days when you will think you are standing in one place but just keep working your tool and you will see and feel all those bones. I still have 10-15 lbs to go and these last few lbs are the hardest to lose. Take care  Birdy

Aww birdy, that is so neat...  I remember first seeing my collarbones and thinking "Wow..." I just kept feeling them... Another thing I never get tired of is being able to feel my hip bones too

I love reading your posts. I love to go to good will like you but I do get carried away at times. Have good week end and happy GW hunting. 
     Birdy

Birdy,
I know exactly what you mean.  Just this morning I was scratching my lower back and realized I could actually feel my spinal column - something I don't remember being able to do in years.  And collar bones are a hoot.  Mine are becoming more pronounced every day.  As a matter of fact, I was comparing them to a picture my mom has of me when I graduated from high school.  I weigh about 15 pounds more now than I did then, but I think my collar bones are more pronounced now.  The other thing that cracks me up is being able to sit in a chair and bend over and not have my air cut off and getting my shoes tied on top rather than the side.  It's amazing all the little things that we take for granted as an overweight person and how much joy they bring to us when we start noticing them.

Congratulations and keep enjoying life.

Wendy

Hey Wendy just to be able to scratch my back is a thrill. A thin person takes these things for granted but we don't. 
I'm not enjoying life right now because I am still trying to get over hernia surgery but come spring I hope to be back to my old self. I don't have much engery right now. You take care, Birdy

Birdy, you will be back to your self before you know it.  I know you have come to love being outdoors and being so active, but this is God's way of telling you that you need a bit of a rest.  The good thing about it is that we are entering into the winter months so you will have a bit more time to rest and be ready to be active in the spring again.  I know you love to garden and have your yard really beautiful.  Just think about how much energy you are going to have come spring and the beautiful bounty you will have.

Take care and get your rest.
Wendy

Birdy, what a lovely post!  You are right, it is the small things that keep us going! 

The first time I was able to tie my shoes with out having to stop and catch my breath!

When I was able to cross my legs and not take up a 1/4 acre!

Bones, bones, and bones, I never knew I had so many!

Beautiful post!

Scott

Hi Scott, thanks for your reply.  I thought for once I would not ***** about every thing but say some thing nice about things. I haven't had an easy time of it but I have days when I am a little bit glad I had my surgery. Now if I could just get rid of this last 12 lbs so hubby would be happy.

I hope to meet you all one of these days. It is kind of hard because H is afraid to let me drive because my sugar drops so quickly lately.

Take care, Birdy