What's your before and after?

Good Morning BAF!!

Share a before weight-loss surgery AND an after weight-loss surgery picture, tip, statement, fact or observation that applies to you personally or general comments.

Before:
-I always took the elevator
-Doing the nasty was creative & great but.....
-I never weighed myself it was depressing
-Always, said " I'll start my diet on Monday   ' (even if it was only Tuesday)
-I did not understand the importance of staying connected to a WLS support system

After:
-I take the stairs as much as possible
-Doing the nasty is far more creative and flexible
-I weigh myself every morning
-I take each moment at a time, if I slip up today I get back on the wagon the same or the next day.  I try not to beat myself up.
-I stay connected to a WLS support system as often as possible

Before:
-You would have thought Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart were tenants in my closet from the shopping bags and labels.
- I was practically embedded into my sofa when I wasn't at work.
-I didn't date at all because I felt no decent man wanted a woman nearly 300lbs.
-I stopped wearing watches and bracelets because my wrist had gotten so large.
-I couldn't walk a few feet without sweating and being out of breath.
-I was wearing a size 22-24

After:
-I look forward to each day with gratitude and hopeful joy!
-I can shop in "regular" stores in the misses section - and juniors!
-I find different things to do that involve physical activity.  I dance again!
-Men....whoo-hoo......who knew!!...  They're so many to choose from!  All sizes, shapes and colors!  Yumm!!  It's amazing the market of men that are available when you fit into the "normal" size world!
-I love jewelry again now that I can get a 7" bracelet on my arm! (And it dangles too)!
-I log in 15-20 miles walking for exercise now by choice!  (It's killing the knees though)
-I'm amazed daily that I shop for size 8 now.........for me!

Great post Pokerchips!

J

dstgirl2000 good for you! I feel your passion coming through your words. Congrats on your after's......... isn't life grand :)

Before:
* didn't go to events or spend much time going out - fitting into seats (or not fitting, rather) was embarassing
* slept like I was training for reincarnation into a bear
* let dudes get away with crazy crap because I didn't stand up for myself
* got really excited when fast food places had new items (or snack lines)

After:
* spend time looking for things to do to get out of the house - I love a good concert!
* almost don't need to sleep at all - this bugs me, actually
* I'm still on 'bet' patrol for cursing out men when i go out - I have a special free pass for tonight's happy hour tho
* I get excited when my favorite protein shake company has a new flavor - my nutrition store manager knows me personally and I get the 'hook up' deals
* for the first time ever - I'm running.  RUNNING - and not because I'm being chased and I stop because I set a time limit - not because I'm so tired I'm about to DIE

I finally understand what an 'active lifestyle' is - folk think I'm crazy for getting up at 4am to be in the gym for 5 to workout - but it is absolutely worth it!!!!! 

MM good list. You really made me think of some more before and afters.  I can't wait to read your dating blog I started reading it but thought I'd wait and read it tonight at home :) 

thanks!  this is a good post topic - it made me sit back and think.

I have more to add to the blog tonight - things should get interesting within the next week or so - I'm going out tonight, so I may pick up a 'contestant' or two.  hehehehehehhe

I have to bookmark your post. This is excellent!

I'm more diligent about my labs. Before, I couldn't understand most of the results. Not anymore.