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I've started a list of things I can't do today, and look forward to doing once my excess weight is reduced or gone. I don't recall a day when I was suddenly unable to do these things, but I know I can't do them now and am excited to see them return. In other words, these are some of the small victories and milestones I look forward to achieving. What are yours?

In no particular order...

  1. buy clothes in a normal store
  2. wear necklaces without extensions
  3. wear knee-high boots
  4. board an airplane without worrying who'll be next to me and whether I need a seatbelt extension
  5. cross my legs in a meeting
  6. ride a horse
  7. fit into a wetsuit
  8. hike and schlep around mountains and islands and monuments in general
  9. ride a roller coaster
  10. sit comfortably in a theater
  11. take the stairs at work
  12. take a walk around the block without being winded
  13. tie my shoes straight
  14. use a regular bathroom stall comfortably
  15. climb a ladder

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That's a pretty familiar list!!

I remember the day several months back when I was in a meeting and I finally realized that I had crossed my legs! I'm not even sure why I did it because it has been so many years since I have been able to cross them and this just happened without me even thinking about i! It was a great day! #14 was probably also a really big deal. I was amazed at how stressed out I was getting when I had to use a public restroom and wasn't sure if I would even fit.

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I love your list! You see I went on a trip back in August with my kids and hubby and was unable to do so much. I tried but I held them back and they would not go withou me. I think I cried every night. at the time we knew I was about a month out from surgery and my granddaughter kept saying how this would be the last time i would not be able to walk very far or would not be able to go zip lining.

Well, two weeks ago I went to Las Vegas with my husband. First, I had to go buy clothes that were 4 sizes smaller! Then when I got on the plane and into my seat, my seatbelt not only fit, I probably had an extra 6 inches! I walked all over Las Vegas and was not in pain, in fact my hubby and son got pooped out before I did! And I did not have to use a necklace extender.

In February, I am taking my other son and Granddaughter to Hawaii, we have not been there since 1999. I have excursions planned on every island and I cannot wait to mark things off my list!

You are going to have a blast when it happens for you. I am less than halfway to my goal and only 10 weeks post op and I feel so blessed to be where I am already!

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