Question:
Fun things to do once the weight comes off:)
Hey last night i tossed out the seatbelt extender Jen used in my van. No longer nexcessary! Now buying clothes and stuff at regular stores is fun. But what other milestones have you enjoyed? — bob-haller (posted on November 24, 2002)
November 24, 2002
with the weight i have lost (50#) i have started to plan a dream trip of
mine. That is to be able to trek and see the mountain gorilla's in Uganda
and Rwanda this coming spring... Its great knowing I won't hold anyone up
on the trek....
— barbara A.
November 24, 2002
I havent had my surgery yet but the one thing that I am so excitted about
isgoing to the ammusment park and getting on the ride and not have to worry
if the bars wont close because of being to big.Also I cant wait to go
shopping for cloths and shoes.Almost every thing in our lives will be
different from this lifesaver there just isnt enough space to write it all
down.
— nicole K.
November 24, 2002
I haven't lost all the weight yet, so far -61#s, but I am enjoying having a
better sex life :-) and also...riding a Harley that I just got and not
worrying that I am too heavy! I am also thrilled that I fit in the desks at
the University.
— missmollyk
November 24, 2002
I gotta second the one for the amusement park! Walking around without
getting tired and not worrying that you won't be able to fit on any of the
rides! Also, having my new friend able to lift me and sitting on his lap
and not worrying that I am crushing his legs!
— Lisa N M.
November 24, 2002
I'm amazed every time I cross my legs. I've never been able to do this
before!
— Angie M.
November 24, 2002
I have been able to do several things that I couldn't before such as
wearing my rings that haven'e fit for years. Sitting in a booth at a
restaurant without thinking the jaws of life is going to have to get me
out. The funniest one I think is that I now fit on the toilet seats at
work. I work at a hospital and they have handles attached to the toilet
seat. It was miserable trying to do my business before. Now I have room
to spare.
I am flying on a business trip in a couple months and I know I will no
longer need the seat belt extender, that will be wonderful. I have been
embarassed numerous times when I had to ask for one and the tiny little
stewardess would just give me this look that made me feel like I wasn't
even human.
— tulagirl
November 24, 2002
Hmmm...let's see...riding a bicycle for miles and miles in Key West without
feeling like I was going to have a heart attack...fitting in those little
plastic lawn chairs...being described as "the small petite
woman"...buying clothes without trying them on and then returning some
only because the ALL FIT and I shouldn't have spent THAT MUCH
money....being able to borrow a jacket from a friend while I go to NYC
instead of having to invest in one for the 4 days I will need it...(I live
in FL, no need for a winter jacket!). I could go on and on and on and
on... :)
— Ilene M.
November 24, 2002
Running and playing with the grandbaby!
— Brenda V.
November 24, 2002
hi bob! :) this was a fun question! :) i have so many! but to name a few
would be, going to the fair and fitting on all the rides and making up for
all those years i spent as a spectater. fitting into jeans again! fitting
behind booths again,going hiking at starved rock and literally feeling like
i flew through the hike where as before, i would have had to stop like 3
minutes into the hike.fitting behind the wheel of a car with no problems at
all! wow life is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— carrie M.
November 24, 2002
Springing out of bed in the morning! :) No more heave ho.
— joeandteri
November 24, 2002
People sit next to me on the subway now, even if there are empty seats next
to other people. Used to be, nobody sat next to my large personage unless
it was the *last* seat available!
— Suzy C.
November 24, 2002
I have always wanted to walk to the bottom of the grand canyon and more
importandely back out again. Jen is happy to be light enough to ride a
donkey down.
— bob-haller
November 24, 2002
When I made my decision to have surgery, we planned out dream trip.. two
weeks in Alaska .. hiking.. riding.. and enjoying ourselves. That map of
Alaska helped me get my ass off the couch when I was recovering and walk..
*grin* I also made a long list of things I wanted to do.. so I cross stuff
off that list -- its a little more ordinary than the dream trip. We go to
Alaska Augsut 2003.
— Lisa C.
November 24, 2002
HI BOB! What a wonderful question! I'm at goal now with 130 lost, and at
120 pounds. Gosh, I cant pin point one thing.. size 6 jeans, xs tops,
collerbones and one chin. The ability and energy to go dancing all night
long. (though I dont think Im that good! But I can fake it!) :)
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Running after my daughter, my runner who will run in the middle of the
road. THAT is a milestone! Climbing that tree after a toy for my child.
Making new friends, and being a new friend. Gosh, dare I say, desirable?
Self confidence/esteem at an all time high. "These are a few of the
wonderful things" that are a part of WLS for me. Love ya Bob! Annie
— Annie R.
November 24, 2002
-fitting into booths
-going into stores like the Gap without people looking at you in shock
-boobs dissappearing - to think i once wanted a reduction!
-crossing my legs
-full lotus position for yoga
-not dying on the stairmaster ;)
— kultgirl
November 24, 2002
I attended the Pittsburgh Steeler game on 11/24. I was able to walk from
the Subway station to my seat in section 525 at Heinz Field (a very long
walk - 2 miles?) without resting.
— Marianne K.
November 24, 2002
I went horseback riding with my daughter and wasn't fearful for the horse.
LOL I have been happy to be able to wear stylish clothes from name brand
stores. I am going to try skiing for the first time this year. I also want
to go horseback riding with my daughter in the mountains. Wednesday I am
starting kickboxing. Ain't it great? =)
— ctyst
November 25, 2002
I cleaned out my closet and had two tubs of old clothes that don't fit
anymore, and not because they are too tight!!!!! I have not seen my
extended family since surgery on September 13, 2002, so I'm looking forward
to the pats on the back. I'm able to walk every day, and before surgery, I
couldn't make it to the mailbox (all down hill.)
I'm off all meds- except my thyroid. That's down from 12 pills a day to 1,
plus a vitamin and calcium supp! Life is good and getting better!
— wiggie34
November 25, 2002
One of the biggest proud moments lately has been wearing the seat belt in
the back of my friend's boyfriend's car without it digging into me or not
fitting at all.
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And easily getting in and out of the pathologists chair without
embarssment.
— Gremlin Q.
November 26, 2002
I have a LOOOONG way to go...but these are the milestones since Sep
4th,2002........The seatbelt in my husband's truck fits me, I can finally
go in and actualy FIT in the clothes at LaneBryant instead of catalog
shopping. Got rid of ALL 30's, 28's, and 26's. Can tie my own shoes again.
Can "DO" stairs normally.I've gone from a 46D to a 42C.(My
husband has mixed feelings about this one)I don't think about food. I
actually LOVE excercizing now (at Curves 4 days/week).I lost 14 inches
after 1 month at Curves. I don't cringe when I look in the mirror. I am
always smiling.I guess this is enough (Not bad for less than 3 months
out!!!!!!!!!!)
— Debby M.
November 26, 2002
Sitting comfortably in a booth, crossing my legs, tying my shoes, bending
over to pick something up off the floor, keeping up with my 6 year old,
being able to sit 3 in a seat on the bus for my daughter's field trips,
being able to shop and actually buy things at regular stores, and wearing
pants that were my sister's that are too small for her. The list goes on
and on...
— dianehanson
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