Large and small NSVs

At 5 months post-op, I've experienced most of the NSVs reported here, but there are a few tiny ones that have marked my progress as well. I can now push my shopping cart into the checkout lane and can easily squeeze to the front of the cart to unload it. I can take a shower without going through a circus act to get clean. 

But the big NSV for me is that I can play with my 7-year-old grandson without fatigue. I can sit on the floor with him AND get back up easily. 5 months ago, I couldn't have done that without someone hauling on me to get me back up. I'm at my son's house for the next week, and my grandson and I plan to go swimming, to the zoo, and, of course, a trip to the toy store. I can't describe the joy this gives me.

I still have a way to go, weightwise, but already my life has changed immensely for the better. 

psychoticparrot

I cannot wait to be able to walk around the store with a cart and go grocery shopping. 

So encouraging. I have a 13 yr old g'daughter I want to be able to clothes shop with w/out rushing her b/c I can't stand or travel to more than 1 place at a time.

I still can't get down...let alone UP from the floor.

You've done a great job!

Thanks for the kudos. I've never particularly liked shopping and cooking, but now that I can stand and walk without exhaustion and debilitating lower back pain, I'm enjoying the heck out of these chores. I'm actually thankful. I knew from this site that such dramatic improvements were possible, but words just can't do justice to the actual experience. Let us all know when it happens for you.

psychoticparrot

These NSVs make me smile!