yaaaaay!
well, I put on a pair of old jeans that I bought last year and zipped them up without a struggle..yaaay. They're still "fat girl" jeans, size 20, but I couldn't do it 3 months ago, I was wearing a size 22W. A small accomplishment but a happy one. Tell me about some of your first accomplishments please, I would love to hear them. Amy
Congratulations, Amy !
I have several accomplishments since my lapband... I can cross my legs again, I can walk from the parking lot of the hospital to the time clock and not get winded and can even talk to a co-worker while walking... LOL
My daughter insisted that I buy some new pants and I was able to buy a size 14 - now I can't remember how long it has been since I wore a 14. And I tried on a Christmas swetshirt that still had the tags on it the other day and it was not a plus size. WOW
So there are many small and happy accomplishments happening.
Keep up the good work - did you figure out the ticker??
Shelia
I have several accomplishments since my lapband... I can cross my legs again, I can walk from the parking lot of the hospital to the time clock and not get winded and can even talk to a co-worker while walking... LOL
My daughter insisted that I buy some new pants and I was able to buy a size 14 - now I can't remember how long it has been since I wore a 14. And I tried on a Christmas swetshirt that still had the tags on it the other day and it was not a plus size. WOW
So there are many small and happy accomplishments happening.
Keep up the good work - did you figure out the ticker??
Shelia
Hi Shelia, I think I wore a size 14 two 1/2 years ago. I think I still have those clothes packed away in a box somewhere in my garage. I hope I do as good as your doing. I can't wait until I can cross my legs...:) I figured out how to pic the ticker ruler and increment icon, but not how to post it on this site :( I'm not very computer literate. I'll keep trying. thanks for the help. amy
Amy,
Measuring accomplishments in small increments makes a happy journey.
My first goal was to weigh less than my husband for the first time in our marriage. HE's 6'4", 220 pounds, I began at 5'2" and 320 pounds. I'm still 5'2" but have managed to settle in at 115 pounds.
The next goal was to take my grands for a walk. Less than one year after WLS, I did take them for a proud walk through their neighborhood.
A few more: easily bending over to shave my legs, crossing my legs, walking without gasping for breath, not having to sit in a too tight booth at restaurants, wearing cute little undies instead of parachute sizes, the list goes on and on.
Thanks for sharing.
Annette
Measuring accomplishments in small increments makes a happy journey.
My first goal was to weigh less than my husband for the first time in our marriage. HE's 6'4", 220 pounds, I began at 5'2" and 320 pounds. I'm still 5'2" but have managed to settle in at 115 pounds.
The next goal was to take my grands for a walk. Less than one year after WLS, I did take them for a proud walk through their neighborhood.
A few more: easily bending over to shave my legs, crossing my legs, walking without gasping for breath, not having to sit in a too tight booth at restaurants, wearing cute little undies instead of parachute sizes, the list goes on and on.
Thanks for sharing.
Annette
Annette 
LMAO Annette, I got a few pairs of those "parachute" undies myself, they are ugly, but sure are comfortable aren't they? I still have my smaller sized "cutsie" panties (those are panties, where the others are called undies - lol) I declare to someday get in them again... and when I do, I will share with ya'll ... :)
You are sooooo tiny. wow, 115 lbs. thats great. Tell me, how did your mind adjust to the weight change? I hear and read so many stories about how people lost a lot of weight, but still think of themselves as fat, look in the mirror and see the old fat self. Was it easy to adjust to that? And what about the skin?
I hope I'm not too nosey, but if I can't talk and ask these questions here, where can I? Thanks for sharing everything with me. Amy
You are sooooo tiny. wow, 115 lbs. thats great. Tell me, how did your mind adjust to the weight change? I hear and read so many stories about how people lost a lot of weight, but still think of themselves as fat, look in the mirror and see the old fat self. Was it easy to adjust to that? And what about the skin?
I hope I'm not too nosey, but if I can't talk and ask these questions here, where can I? Thanks for sharing everything with me. Amy
Amy,
This is a safe place to ask questions.
My mind has not adjusted. I look in the mirror and still see fat. I used to look at pictures and see the difference but lately I see fat in new pictures too. Crazy indeed.
Every day as I pull my size 4's from the closet, there is a hesitation because I am positive they will be too small. It is a creepy feeling to know my mind is playing such tricks. Therapy is on going to deal with this issue.
Skin ... my face was once smoothed by fat but now rather wrinkled. The upper torso isn't too bad and my tummy is okay. I don't really mind having VERY small breasts. Those big ones used to hurt. My thighs are wrinkled but slacks or pantyhose hide the sags. None of the wrinkles bother me in the least.
I wouldn't have plastic surgery if it were free!!!! I have had 3 hernia surgeries and really don't want to go through more pain. If the skin caused a rash or problems I may have different thoughts. For now, I don't look much worse than most 61 year old women.
The feeling of freedom and mobility has been the best part of WLS. Getting off 10 meds was a bonus. WLS was a blessing.
Kisses
Annette
This is a safe place to ask questions.
My mind has not adjusted. I look in the mirror and still see fat. I used to look at pictures and see the difference but lately I see fat in new pictures too. Crazy indeed.
Every day as I pull my size 4's from the closet, there is a hesitation because I am positive they will be too small. It is a creepy feeling to know my mind is playing such tricks. Therapy is on going to deal with this issue.
Skin ... my face was once smoothed by fat but now rather wrinkled. The upper torso isn't too bad and my tummy is okay. I don't really mind having VERY small breasts. Those big ones used to hurt. My thighs are wrinkled but slacks or pantyhose hide the sags. None of the wrinkles bother me in the least.
I wouldn't have plastic surgery if it were free!!!! I have had 3 hernia surgeries and really don't want to go through more pain. If the skin caused a rash or problems I may have different thoughts. For now, I don't look much worse than most 61 year old women.
The feeling of freedom and mobility has been the best part of WLS. Getting off 10 meds was a bonus. WLS was a blessing.
Kisses
Annette
Annette 
Yaaay!! Isnt that an awesome feeling? Love those "wow" moments!
My first big one was when I crossed my legs for the first time. I had never been able to do that. I was talkign ont he phone to my best friend, and said,,,"OH MY GOODNESS!!!" She thought something was wrong, and raced right over to my house ( she just lives behind me..) and we both sat there staring at me sitting in the recliner with my legs crossed. So funny!! Now I do it all the time!
You've only just begun,,enjoy the ride!!
Blessings
Betsy
My first big one was when I crossed my legs for the first time. I had never been able to do that. I was talkign ont he phone to my best friend, and said,,,"OH MY GOODNESS!!!" She thought something was wrong, and raced right over to my house ( she just lives behind me..) and we both sat there staring at me sitting in the recliner with my legs crossed. So funny!! Now I do it all the time!
You've only just begun,,enjoy the ride!!
Blessings
Betsy
"For I know the plans I have for you ," declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Betsy, well that seems to the big moment for a lot of people - crossing of the legs. Its funny how something that everybody else in the world does and doesn't think twice about, is something we see as a triumph. I can't wait to be able to do that again. Oh, also, bend over and tie my sneakers with the bow in the middle instead of on the inside of my sneakers. Or, paint my toenails again.....bending over. Oh boy, do I have a long way to go. I love reading these posts from everyone, it motivates me. Too bad I can't read them while working out on my treadmill... hmmmm. gotta work on that. lol. thanks betsy
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