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Hi All!

Seeing as though I'm going into surgery not tomorrow but the next day I thought it'd be a nice thing to say thanks for everyone's help they've given me. I also thought we could share some of the aspirations we have for our futures. Like mini goals or physical things rather than just pounds and kilos.

For starters I have a pair of old jean that are a bit tattered with holes in the knees but I used to love them and they were once good going out jeans and tight fitting. I'm looking forward to these being my LAZY jeans - my BAGGY jeans that I wear around the house when I'm cold.

Also - I'm looking forward to getting my next year's new driver's license photo and seeing a skinny face!

I'm also looking forward to the first time I get all dolled up to go out at night with my partner. After putting on so much weight over the past few years I've refused point blank to have much of a social life so's I can hide away.:thumbup:

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Hi,

I can so relate, but not jeans, I am the wrong generation for those, but I have a cute duster that I kept from when I was much much smaller (don't ask me why) that I will be so happy to fit into at some future date, even some really nice shoes that I bought that are a bit too small, but will likely fit somewhere down the road.

I will be delighted to sit behind my husband on our Suzuki Cavalcade motorcycle and not feel like a mountain behind him, and know that he doesn't have the extra weight to hold up at stops and when parking. He is in his 70's as well, and leg strength not

what it used to be. Most of all, after my health reasons of course, I want him to be proud of my looks again like he was when I was a fairly normal weight, and have him show me that again. ~sigh~

My surgery is Monday, you too?

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You'll make up for the lack of sleep in the days following surgery, not too much else to do! Lots of little naps throughout. I am taking a good book, some crossword puzzles and sudoku puzzles with me, and I understand that there is a Vonage phone in my room for my use and I will call all my relatives and friends that know about the surgery and allay their fears!

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