Positivity Challenge. Name 3 things about surgery that has changed your life.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

1. I can sleep at night without worrying my husband will be unconscious during the night when his blood sugar dropped to 40.

2. I got a kayak for my birthday this month instead of a new recliner.

3. I went to NOLA for 7 days last week and walked more than I have in 3 years.

Blessed!

[jodyjetson 72]

Way to go Linda! What a journey and look at you now.... 1. No need for a seat belt extender on a plane 2. Loving buying clothes 2 sizes lower than I had in May 3. Eating less at dinner than my 4 year old I love being satisfied with less - and people keep calling me skinny even though I have 80 pounds left to go.

Edited August 29, 2014 by jodyjetson

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Good job Jody!!!!!! Keep up the good work and play with that 4 year old!

[SnohoGal98296 371]

52 lbs down so far

1. Finding "new" clothes in my own closet!

2. Removed Seat Belt Cincher in the car (belt used to ride on my neck because of my body shape - had a cincher to keep the belt away from my neck.

3. Able to walk and be on my feet for longer than 20 mins with no lower back pain and foot pain.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

52 lbs down so far

1. Finding "new" clothes in my own closet!

2. Removed Seat Belt Cincher in the car (belt used to ride on my neck because of my body shape - had a cincher to keep the belt away from my neck.

3. Able to walk and be on my feet for longer than 20 mins with no lower back pain and foot pain.

I can relate! It can only get better!

[pandababy21 5]

1. I can tie my shoes without feeling out of breath!

2. I have a new found love which is hiking! (Who would have thought)

3. I don't hide when there is a camera around !

* down 63 lbs in 3 months! And hopefully many more to come! I love this positive thread by the way!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

1) I feel great. I am able to hike, bike, kickbox and Zumba for hours without losing steam. I can keep up with my kids' activities without sweating excessively or feeling like crap the next day.

2) I can shop in any store. I look great in size 6/8 bottoms and medium tops. Taking my girls back to school shopping was more fun than ever because we could all try things on. Shopping has never been so much fun.

3) Skinny sex. No further explanation needed.

Edited August 29, 2014 by LipstickLady

[aNewTanya 109]

Great thread

1. I actually think I look good in clothes now and I can shop in REGULAR stores

2. I love myself

3. I actually have a life now, not just existing.

[blondebomb 580]

1. In first wk a lot of my muscular pain subsided.

2. I have found myself again! I didn't no the person I became physically speaking.an I luv myself again.

3. No cpap for last 5 wks! An yes sex life is on the increase again! (An I don't hear any grumbling about it..lol)

Down 55 in 7 wks..losing everyday: ) we just celebrated 15 yrs marriage an here's to eternity together!

[Katcloudshepherd 630]

1. I don't have a fear of having to stand in line to purchase something and have terrible back and knee pain.

2. Flew on airlines and fit in the seat! No seat belt extender AND people didn't fear me sitting next to them.

3. I look good in clothes! Never get tired of husband saying: "You're looking good babe"

Kathleen

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I am relating to it all!!!!!

[Sunnyskies2283 23]

1. Optimistic for the future - It was too easy before to see a future of struggles and to think why bother. Truly happy now.

2. New hobbies - New found fitness has brought on new hobbies. They bring a lot to my life.

3. Energy - it's so much better having energy to do the things I want to do. Before I would need a nap at every available opportunity.

[fezik23 240]

I can sit in half lotus position to meditate.

I can walk my normal lunchtime walk in ten minutes less time.

I can bend over and still breathe normally.

[blondebomb 580]

1. I don't have a fear of having to stand in line to purchase something and have terrible back and knee pain.

2. Flew on airlines and fit in the seat! No seat belt extender AND people didn't fear me sitting next to them.

3. I look good in clothes! Never get tired of husband saying: "You're looking good babe"

Kathleen

Luv it!!! I flew last wk an it felt amazing an I was soo happy an proud of myself! An yes...the hubs can't keep his hands off me (not that it ever stopped him before but he tells me thruout the day the same thing!!) Haha.....

[matt1912 316]

1. Hitting a 7 minute mile - first time in over 20 years

2. Shopping at ANY store I want to now, because i fit into THEIR size range

3. My quality of life with my family has increased 100%, because I am not in pain, tired, hot or in a food educed couch nap

Topic wants 3 ways...I have dozens more! Best move I've made ever