Amazed!!

Every day when I wake up and look in the mirror I am still amazed that the person looking back is me!! I am so happy i had this surgery, I never realized when I was heavier how trapped I was inside of my own body until I had this surgery and lost weight! I feel free!! I am amazed every day that I can sit on the floor and get up, I can cross my legs, I can walk up stairs and not get short winded, I can rollerskate, I can play with my Grandchildren, they can sit on my lap and not slide off!! I now live a full life that I did not realize I was missing, so thanks to all of you for keeping me focused and helping me to continue living!!

What are you amazing everyday moments

I know how you feel. having been a fat child and overweight most of my 58 presurgery years, its a euphoric feeling to wake up and think " i am not fat - not even one ounce fat - i am slim and skinny and lovin' it!!"

So focus on how great that feeling is and all the benefits that come with it. Those thoughts will help you through any rough spots which may come.

How about it everybody? Tell some of the things that are your favorite parts about not being obese anymore? Mine is just the overall freedom to do what i want in a day and not have to plan for that daily backache and total energy drain that I knew would come.   Diane

I thought I was always high energy for a big girl, but........ now WOW.
I love:
shopping for clothes
crossing my legs
not buying "sensible" shoes
having to slap by BF's hands away all the time (well not ALL the time)
not being the largest person in the room
proud of what is in my basket at the grocery store
walking without being out of breath
feeling sexy
all the compliments!!!!
Kat

I know what you mean, it still takes my breath away too when I think about it, which is all the time.  I still can't believe this is for real and will last.  I feel like I am living someone else's life.  It's exhilarating.