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This past week, I was a little frustrated with my recent progress. I was "venting" to my husband and he simply asked if I regretted having WLS. I instantaneoulsy answered "NO!!!" It was then that I decided I would start a list of all of the "little things" that I love about the new and ever improving ME! Even though my current weight after losing 60+ pounds is more than the starting weight of some, I do have lots of "little things".

1. I don't have to get a bouncing start to bend over to pick something up off of the floor...I can reach!

2. My knees don't ache.

3. I don't have to suck in my gut to get my pants zipped.

4. I am more energetic and active....I participate instead of watch.

5. I am eating better and feel better.

6. I am actually looking forward to shopping and pampering myself when I get closer to my goal.

7. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that when I do overindulge and have a little moment of weakness, my sleeve gives me a little reminder of when to stop (no more binge eating for me!)

There are SO MANY more, but this is a start! What about you? What are some of the little things you love about your sleeve?

I am going to keep a running list to help serve as a reminder when I am having "one of those days"......

Edited by susan6161

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I haven't sleeved yet, but I know the things I would appreciate is:

1) able to walk, climb stairs and dance without feeling light headed/dizzy, chest pains and breathing hard.

2) more energy at home and work

3) able to paint my toe nails on my own without feeling like I am breaking my legs.

4) eating healthier

5) crossing my legs

6) clothes fitting

That is all that comes to mind now, but I know after surgery and a couple of months other things I don't realize now will become apparent to me.

Looking forward to being sleeved!

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I have a fun "little thing" too. This weekend we went to visit our kids who are in college. I met my 22 year old daughter's roommate's boyfriend (follow all that?) and he thought I was my daughters FRIEND, NOT her MOM!! Im still smiling about that one!!

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1. I can bend over to shave my legs, instead of propping my leg up

2. Not sucking in gut to get jeans on

3. The compliments!

4. My energy level is much higher

5. The restriction of eating

6. Not feeling like Im breaking my recliner when I sit on it.

7. My nieces told me "Aunt Jaime!! You have a lap!!" Lol

8. My husband can't keep his hands off me lol <3

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