Recent surgeries -- what is the FIRST thing you want to do at goal

[Skywalker 170]

This is a topic that's been on my mind for a while, and one of the driving factors leading me to WLS. I remember not too many years ago having the "full" life experience--hiking, taking family pictures, going on cruises, etc.--and not having to be ashamed of myself for any of it. Recently, I've withdrawn from most of those things and put my life on hold because of weight.

I've already decided that, about a year down the road when my weight loss makes me feel like a human being again and I want to dress up, get out, and walk, I'm taking the family for a trip to Disney World. I plan on having the full experience--rides, souvenirs, and of course, pictures taken to commemorate the event.

What, if any, is your big plan for when you reach goal? It could be 5K, cruise, or anything....

[JanetPRN 496]

I want to ride on a motorcycle. I have always been too self conscious because of my fat butt, but I see a day I might actually try it!

[justforme2014 28]

I have a friend who owns a boutique with the cutest clothes ever! I want to walk in and buy something off the rack and look fabulous in it

[aNewTanya 109]

On my vision board I have written on a post it 'when I lose 100 lbs I will jog through my community'. I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone so this will be a big accomplishment.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

What is your big plan for when you reach goal?

Skywalker

when i had my surgery i was a few weeks shy of turning 58 years OLD

when i lost 100 lbs (5 lbs shy of goal) I became 59 years YOUNG

i had my awful looking 2 front teeth capped!!!!

i had 2 holes repierced on both ears that had closed up over the past many years

i decided to get them repierced

continueing in the mall that same day - i decided to have another piercing in both ears!!!!

then............here comes, get ready for it, drum rollllll........

I got my first ever tattoo at the age of 59 years YOUNG!!!!!

always interesting conversation piece !!!!

top of right wrist!!

M organ A ndrew E than

letters are in lovely, "tasteful" small italic print

- first letter of each of my grand-kids

afterall, remember, i am one proudgrammy!!

then 3 petite little red hearts under each letter

M stands for Morgan (13 yrs old)

A stands for Andrew (10 years old)

E stands to Ethan (6 years old)

top of right wrist

promised DH i wouldn't have another tattoo for the next 59 years!!!

they are the most amazing wonderful grand-kids in the whole wide world

except of course for all you other grand-parents with your wonderful grand-kids too

i promised my hubby i wouldn't get another tattoo for another 59 years

good luck with your upcoming surgery

speedy recovery

Kathy

Edited March 4, 2014 by proudgrammy

[JanetPRN 496]

I love it , I am going to steal - I am now 52 years young!

If I were to get a tattoo , it would have to do with the grandbabies also.

[MegaBob 46]

That is a good question, one that has me baffled. after my last big loss I ran marathons did triathlons, did several century rides on my tri bike, did mountain bike races, and bought my dream watch. Now I have a feeling of been there done that in exercise but I want to do something special. I used to turn to food related rewards but that is a habit I am working hard to break. I think travel is in my future.

[Skywalker 170]

That is a good question, one that has me baffled. after my last big loss I ran marathons did triathlons, did several century rides on my tri bike, did mountain bike races, and bought my dream watch. Now I have a feeling of been there done that in exercise but I want to do something special. I used to turn to food related rewards but that is a habit I am working hard to break. I think travel is in my future.

This is a good point. A lot of times, we get so caught up in a hard goal it's hard to digest when we've crossed the finish line. Like finishing a master's degree, when the ceremony is finished and there's no more studying, you might pause and feel, "Now what?"

I remember back when I was on weight watchers, and it was actually working for me, I found I enjoyed the structure of WW almost as much as I did the loss. It's not that I still wouldn't enjoy the structure of WW today, it's just that there's no sustainable loss so it's just frustrating.

While on this topic, another thing I forgot--when I get to goal, I want to be able to go out and buy a couple things off the rack (including a stunning business suit for interviews) and actually wear them.

[elfnow 277]

I'm gonna buy my own single-seater kayak. And not sink it.

[solea78 32]

Oh there are soooo many things that I cant wait to do, but the most exciting thing I cant wait to do is to be intimate with my very best friend and boyfriend of 3 years. Sure, weve had our moments but I am the first plus size woman hes ever been with and although he has always loved me and stood by me my weight has always been the (pardon the pun) "elephant in the room" and it has created tension in our relationship... but still he stands by me. I cant wait to undress or dress in the same room or for him to put his arms around me and pick me up...I just cant wait to finally be out of this body Ive felt trapped in for so many years.

[MizzouFan1 88]

I think I am going to make my hubby do the lift from "dirty dancing". The list is soooo long I can't even focus on one particular thing!

[Thindeprived 6]

I know this may seem frivolous but I want my picture taken with Elvis. Every year I go to Graceland. You can have your picture taken with him, you have different poses to choose from. I've seen some of these and they look so real. Every time I go I say "I'm going to lose weight before I come back next time and I'm getting my picture with him". Maybe this year's Elvis week will be the time, that is if I can get past this stall. 3 weeks and no loss.

[SnohoGal98296 371]

I know this may seem frivolous but I want my picture taken with Elvis. Every year I go to Graceland. You can have your picture taken with him, you have different poses to choose from. I've seen some of these and they look so real. Every time I go I say "I'm going to lose weight before I come back next time and I'm getting my picture with him". Maybe this year's Elvis week will be the time, that is if I can get past this stall. 3 weeks and no loss.

When you get this awesome pic this year, looking all skinny and stuff, be sure to post it as an NSV!

[Thindeprived 6]

Oh I will post it every where.

[amumes 27]

I have a friend who owns a boutique with the cutest clothes ever! I want to walk in and buy something off the rack and look fabulous in it

I am with you. And not to buy a piece of jewelry.