I Knew I'd Established A New Life After Surgery When:

[honk 780]

Not the best title but wanted to leave this open ended. Anyone have watershed moments when you realized; you've changed your behaviors/outlook for good?

Today at a job interview I was asked "So what do you do in your time off?"

First thing that came to mind was the amount of time I spend at the gym/working out. I answered "To be truthful, I'm a bit of a gym rat". To which the interviewer said "Well that's a good thing right?"

When exactly did this become a reality? Not exactly what I would said (not to mention believable) when I weighed close to 380 pounds.

I thought this thread would be good for those in Pre Op or recently had surgery. Any happy thoughts out there?

[judych 225]

Not the best title but wanted to leave this open ended. Anyone have watershed moments when you realized; you've changed your behaviors/outlook for good?

Today at a job interview I was asked "So what do you do in your time off?"

First thing that came to mind was the amount of time I spend at the gym/working out. I answered "To be truthful, I'm a bit of a gym rat". To which the interviewer said "Well that's a good thing right?"

When exactly did this become a reality? Not exactly what I would said (not to mention believable) when I weighed close to 380 pounds.

I thought this thread would be good for those in Pre Op or recently had surgery. Any happy thoughts out there?

ye. i have thoughts. it became a reality for me when i was able to walk without pain. When i was able to get in and out of the car without being slow and awkward.. when i looked in the mirror and saw my own natural features staring back at me for the first time in nearly twenty years. When i get up of a morning and feel really positive that i can cope now with my responsibilities. Its been wonderful. Plus ive had numerous comments on my appearance which has helped to buoy me up immensely.

[gottobeme 81]

When I wasn't embarrassed to have my picture taken with my daughter at her prom!

[marfar7 1,533]

When the nurse at my surgeons office asked me where I needed to lose the last 15 lbs. She thought my legs wouldn't be able to hold me up if I lost anymore weight!

Marci

[betheboo 40]

The last time I was @ my surgeons office the ladies chatting next to me turned to me & said "you don't look like someone who should be in this office ". I smiled & said "well thats bc I've list 120 lbs in the past year "

[judych 225]

The last time I was @ my surgeons office the ladies chatting next to me turned to me & said "you don't look like someone who should be in this office ". I smiled & said "well thats bc I've list 120 lbs in the past year "

ROFL... way to go !! i bet that made your day !!..hahahaha...