Okay, not so new.  I had my surgery in May 2007. And, okay, I don't really love it naked.  But when I'm walking toward a mirror clothed -- whether in work clothes, casual clothes, a dressy dress, or lingerie -- I am still thrilled by what I see.  I see a well-proportioned body.  I don't see a belly beyond my boobs.  I don't see hips that cannot be contained within the confines of the mirror frame.  In my mind's eye, I can see the reality, with a faint outline of the ghost of my past obese body.  I can see the difference.  I love the way my body moves, how it can easily climb several flights of stairs, carry packages to and from the car, and easily bend and flex to put on socks, or pick something off the floor.  I love the way it can get in and out of a bathtub.  I love the way it greets me without pain each morning -- okay, well the usual aches, pains, creaks and groans of aging, I guess, but not the constant aching, nagging back, hip and knee pain I used to experience.  I love the way it experiences life with me -- enjoying the spray of ocean water, or making love to my fiancé, or hiking through the mountains.  I just feel so wonderful in my own skin now, and I wanted to share my gratitude. 

Your post is amazing.  It is so inspirational.  You have my gratitude for your post and sharing your experience from your WLS journey.

I love your post as well.  I was just thinking - wow I can cross my legs again.  I couldn't cross my legs for years and years.  Thanks for sharing!!!  It helps us all appreciate the result from all the hard work we did!

Good for you and thanks for sharing!

Beautiful post Jill!

Jill you know I am battling regain but yes, I love my body too. 

I love the way it fits into a seat at the theater.

I love not needing a seat belt extender on a plane.

I love turning the corner into an aisle of the grocery store without thinking, "Am I the fattest woman in this aisle?"

I love jeans that fit out of the dryer.

I love walking on the beach without feeling stares.

I love browsing in the normal size clothing, or finding that something I try on is too big.

I love it that I can get through a day without tylenol because something hurts.

I love being able to do an hour long exercise class - yoga or zumba or whatever.

I love being able to cross my legs, tie my shoes, and buy socks without worrying that they will bind my calves too tightly. 

I love it when my doctor doesn't give me "the talk" about my weight. 

My RNY was one of the best decisions of my life. 

Jill I might bootleg your idea and copy my post over in the RNY forum. 

Woo-hoo!

Me too!

I have actually become * a little* vain!

Congrats and enjoy your new body. You worked HARD for it!