SHARE YOUR WOW MOMENT

debbie13
on 7/14/09 1:43 am - Cossayuna, NY

My WOW moment is simple. It does not really involve my weight loss or anything like that. I used to be a size 26/28. Now I am down to a size 18 and discovered totally by accident that I can pull off my size 18s without unbuttoning them. You see, I used to wear only elastic waist pants (more room). Now I wear only the ones with buttons and zippers, but I forget that. It is such a great feeling to know that my body is changing that much and so fast. I am only 3 and half months post-op.

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.--- Jack Nicklaus

Tammy C.
on 7/15/09 2:17 pm

Hi Debbie,

Thank you so much for sharing your Wow Moment and congratulations on your weight loss success! Do you have a high resolution picture of yourself that you can email to me at [email protected]?

All my best,
Tammy Colter
Editor-In-Chief
OH Magazine

debbie13
on 7/15/09 4:39 pm - Cossayuna, NY

RNY on 03/30/09

All my photos are the same resolution that is in my profile. I have no idea if they are high resolution or not. How can I tell? I'm not that computer savvy.

mst42
on 7/18/09 9:34 pm - Ithaca, NY

RNY on 09/05/08

I still have a hard time remembering to unbutton/unzip pants because all I ever wore were elastic wasted.

debbie13
on 7/22/09 11:59 am - Cossayuna, NY

RNY on 03/30/09

I had a major 'wow' moment today. I had to have blood drawn and this is usually something really painful for me because they have always had to use my hands and still always had trouble. Today - the tech was able to use the regular spot where the elbow bends and had NO trouble at all. I didn't even get a bruise! This is so major for me. I've always wanted to be a frequent blood donor but about three years ago the Red Cross said I couldn't come back because they couldn't get my veins anymore. I cried, I was so upset. Now, I think I can actually donate again. I can't wait.

Hope everyone has a 'wow' moment -- no matter how big or small, as long as it makes YOU say "WOW" its your moment, enjoy it.

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.--- Jack Nicklaus

debbie13
on 7/29/09 10:28 am - Cossayuna, NY

RNY on 03/30/09

I just had to share this - I was hanging up laundry and ran into the pair of pre-weight loss pants I hung onto. I thought what the heck, I'm going to put them on. OMG! I looked like a clown, they are so huge. Then I thought, can I fit into one leg? I did! It was amazing! I'm going to take them to support group tomorrow and have someone get my picture. As soon as I can, I'll get it posted. This is so cool!

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.--- Jack Nicklaus

(deactivated member)
on 10/9/09 2:09 am

On July 29, 2009 at 5:28 PM Pacific Time, debbie13 wrote:

I just had to share this - I was hanging up laundry and ran into the pair of pre-weight loss pants I hung onto. I thought what the heck, I'm going to put them on. OMG! I looked like a clown, they are so huge. Then I thought, can I fit into one leg? I did! It was amazing! I'm going to take them to support group tomorrow and have someone get my picture. As soon as I can, I'll get it posted. This is so cool!

that is sooooo awesome! wow! good for you!!!!

msraoul
on 8/17/09 4:47 am - brooklyn, NY

RNY on 01/05/09

I was going through all my clothing to see what still fit and what didnt....when I was finished all of my clothes was on the floor. I was staring at an empty wardrobe. YAY!!!!!!

start/current/goal

287/211/180

JennaVictoria
on 8/22/09 10:59 am

Lap Band on 04/20/09

I am 4 months post op, and have lost 48 lbs.

Recently I had to buy some summer tops while in Florida on vacation... t-shirts were just too hot and too big. So I checked out those cute "double" tops where you wear one on top of the other with the thin straps. Anyway, I actually was able to go to the "regular" section and get sixe 16/18 -- woo hoo! The first time in about 25 years that I did not have to go to the plus size department. That was a WOW moment for sure.

I was banded April 20, 2009.

258.5/194.5/159

April 8, 2009 = 258.5

April 20, 2009 = 244 lb.s (lost 14 lbs./surgery date)

First Fill May 19, 2009 (3cc's)

June 8, 2009 = 226.5 lbs. (lost 32 lbs.)

October 5, 2009 = 201 lbs (lost 57.5 lbs.)

Nov. 27, 2009 = 198 lbs. (lost 60.5 lbs.)

May 23, 2010 = 194.5 (65 lbs. lost)

May 23

nursldyjen
on 9/16/09 8:07 pm - Millbrook, NY

RNY on 10/23/08

I have been experiencing this too. I was at the point of three tshirts and 1 pair of pants and 1 pair of shorts and thats it. i have never had so little or been so little, this is amazing to me completely

See me in Jan OH page 11, 2010
I am celebrating my 3rd surgiversary today
I have maintained a 135-140 frame from 315# my highest, 200# lost, Gone Baby, Gone

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