Daily Post--1/28/08

Hey Lea, I like your hair cut! Looks good! The best thing I like about post op life is the ability to do things I haven't done for so long...like running. I have more confidence to do things, and I feel better all around. I also like not eating everything in sight! Katy

I'd say that the best thing so far about my WLS is the fact that I now have control over what and when I eat. Before I would overeat and now I love the fact that I am able to make good choices. LB

I can't choose one "best" thing... I love life! I look forward to each new day. Pain is almost non-existent now - not a constant companion. I enjoy moving - walking - running - playing with my nephews. My daughter and I share so much more - clothes, experiences, fun! I love seeing the shock on old friends' faces when they realize who I am! I love that I am excited about my business trip tomorrow - not worried about having to allow extra time to get from event to event or what to wear! I have tons of great clothes! I love everthing about WLS and thank God for this opportunity for a real life - I will not let Him down!

Being healthy and being fit and being around for the next 50 years! Oh and of course.... new clothes!!!!!!

I'd have to say the best part so far is that I am feeling better and feel healthier. Today I got lots of compliments too and that wasn't so bad Kellie

Now I am not the largest person in the room. I am now normal. It is wonderful to be able to feel comfortable in a group.

Smaller clothes!!!

I guess the best thing about WLS is that I have some confidence back, my self -esteem is alot higher than before surgery.

The best thing for me is that I'm feeling good again. I have energy again and I feel like going out in public and not hiding myself away. My focus isn't constantly on food. I don't miss fast food and all the fatty greasy sugarey stuff I was eating. I eat healthy good food and I feel good about it. I have the energy to exercise and it feels really good to be able to do it! My whole mindset about food and exercise has changed post op. Before surgery I couldn't get enough food and it was all the wrong kinds and now I only think about food when trying to make sure I have gotten enough protein in for the day. I am so thankful that I made this choice!

The best thing about WLS for me is how much more confidence I have in myself!! I used to just board myself up in my house with the exception of going to work...now, I just want to get out there and enjoy everything about life again!! And to see how much more my kids want to do things with me is the best thing!! Loving life!! Michele