What do you look forward to post-op?

[Jessica H 79]

I'm looking forward to - doing more things with my 10 yr old daughter, my knee/hip pain going away, not having anymore fat rolls that my belt cuts into, not shopping at Lane Bryant, getting out of breath while walking upstairs, riding the coasters at Six Flags, fitting thru a turnstyle and hopefully falling in love with a great guy! My next 35 years are going to be FANTASTIC!!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

All these are great!! I just want to be able to wipe my own ass without being a contortionist!

Oh guuuurrrllllll...

And groom up the girly bits without pulling a muscle.

[ShayLeigh 62]

Awesome!

I actually just passed up a vacation to go to Disney World because I'm too afraid I can't fit in the rides. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm looking forward to not passing up things like this.. Parties' date=' vacations, serving in friends weddings (ugh, DREAD that!)

Oh, and I want to learn to ride a bicycle! lol[/quote']

Great post....I Disney World is awesome...you deserve to experience that! I haven't been on a bike in years, but perhaps when I am confident my ass won't swallow the seat, I will give it a try again!

Keep me posted on your progress!

[ShayLeigh 62]

I loved all of your comments! There were so many that made me laugh and so many that I related too. For years I have felt so alone and have been unable to discuss my limitations with family or friends. It feels sooooo good to know I am not alone and to hear from others that have same challenges! Whoop, whoop...We are on our way folks!

[michelle4873 113]

Love this thread, I could so relate to almost all! Crossing legs, running into ex-husband, Amusement rides is a biggie, shopping at normal stores, smaller boobs, or at least losing all my side boob!

[ShayLeigh 62]

Oh guuuurrrllllll...

And groom up the girly bits without pulling a muscle.

Omg...I haven't even seen my girls bits in years! Lol

[ShayLeigh 62]

I'm looking forward to - doing more things with my 10 yr old daughter' date=' my knee/hip pain going away, not having anymore fat rolls that my belt cuts into, not shopping at Lane Bryant, getting out of breath while walking upstairs, riding the coasters at Six Flags, fitting thru a turnstyle and hopefully falling in love with a great guy! My next 35 years are going to be FANTASTIC!![/quote']

You go!!

[ShayLeigh 62]

I look forward to wearing shorts!!!!! And skirts and high heels!

I look forward to feeling sexy.

I look forward to taking more pictures.

I looked at pictures last night and I am hiding in all of them...so sad! Can't wait to be proud of my body again!

[ShayLeigh 62]

I am looking forward to...wearing shorts.. Haven't since I was a teenager and man does that make for a hot summer' date=' taking my kids swimming to a public pool.. My oldest is 6 and I have been too embarrassed to go, horseback riding.. I couldn't get up on the saddle for many years, and the thing I currently look forward to everyday is the smile on my face when I look into the mirror every morning <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Facing the dreaded mirror...totally understand!

[ShayLeigh 62]

- wearing skinny jeans

- putting a thin picture up on Facebook

- running into an ex-husband when i get to goal

- getting hit on

- going up 3 flights of stairs without passing out

- taking a bath and having my tummy be submerged and not poking out of the Water

- skinny sex!

Skinny sex, skinny sex, skinny sex!! So exciting!!

[ShayLeigh 62]

I hear ya gals' date=' I am looking forward to being happy with myself again. I have always been thick but I used to feel fabulous. Never would you see me at Walmart or target in sweays and no make up... I loved doing my hair and putting together an outfit. These days my husband litetally refers to my clothes as comfy clothes and dressy sweats. I cannot wait to feel comfortable on my own skin again. Loose skin and all![/quote']

It will be nice to have energy again to even want to do my hair and dress nicely! I am a bit worried about loose skin....already saving for a couplr nips and tucks!

[ShayLeigh 62]

That is a fantastic list!!! Love it!

Some of mine are:

1. Sitting in my husband's lap (he's 135ish...I'll break him now)

2. Rock climbing walls...seriously' date=' I want to do this.

3. Shopping in "normal" sizes... haven't been able to since I was a pre-teen.

4. Being in better shape for hiking...equaling more epic trips.

5. Bungee jumping in New Zealand in 2 years (seriously)[/quote']

Love your list! I haven't even thought about sitting on my husbands lap!

[ShayLeigh 62]

Things I'm looking forward to:

Crossing my legs

Wearing heels

Sharing clothes with my sisters

Being in my cousin's wedding' date=' and my best friend's wedding

Having a photo shoot done

Not hiding in the back for group pictures

Competing in mud runs and not just walking!

Being able to sit comfortably in seats

Using a regular sized towel

Being able to stand for more than 5 minutes without my thigh going numb

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Great list!! No more beach towels....hadn't even thought about that!

[ShayLeigh 62]

What a wonderful topic! The things I am looking forward to are: not worrying about fitting in a booth; not being in pain all the time; being able to go shopping with my daughter; having more energy; being able to do more around the house; being able to keep up with my coworkers; not turning down invitations because I am too tired or because I am too fat; being able to do more things with my son.

Great list! I can't wait to shed my fat prison and live again!

[ShayLeigh 62]

I think my list could go on and on but the main things:

-feeling confident

-shopping at the stores I like and not the stores with clothes that will fit me

-going to the lake or pool with my friends

-going on a hot vacation!

-getting a massage

-being able to do more workouts without feeling so exhausted' date=' and being able to see the muscle under all the current flab!

-meeting a new guy <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

-being healthy and enjoying my new life![/quote']

Love your list!!