miss_smiles 192 Posted May 7, 2016 I want to know what everyone's best feeling in the world is post op no matter when you had the surgery. I am 6 weeks post op, down 33 pounds, the best feeling in the world for me at this moment is giving away my fat clothes!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montana Gal 448 Posted May 7, 2016 Went to the symphony last month, not only could I fit in the seat without worrying about the people next to me...I could cross my legs as well...what a feeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recycled 2,182 Posted May 7, 2016 My best feeling was waking up after surgery and knowing It actually happened. That I finally had something that would help me to permanently win against my life-long battle. My best feeling Ok, I can see where this is going......I was starting to add another one and I realized I have so many, this could go on and on and on. They all just feel so great. So, I'll leave it at one....besides everyone else's best will probably ring a bell for me too....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted May 7, 2016 One night, shortly after I had dropped that first thirty pounds, I rolled over in bed and realized that the bed felt bigger. Wait......the bed's not bigger - I'm smaller! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHM 1,009 Posted May 7, 2016 My favorite is still the bones. Every time I see or feel a new one I just bubble up with pure elation! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M!@ 320 Posted May 7, 2016 When my husband picked me up and I wasn't afraid to let him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 7, 2016 best feeling in the world post op @@miss_smiles i am 4+ years PO i am racking my brains which is my best feeling i've had post op can't remember alllll my NSV's right now tooooo many its hard for me to say this is better than that its like asking mom which of her 5 kids is her favorite (we know the answer of course ) some NSV's i'll never forget!! wrapping a towel around my body sitting in the middle seat of an airplane walking to the phone (or anywhere) without huffing and puffing saying good riddens to plus size clothes walking past a mirror in Kohls, doing a double take!! not being scared to get out of the house doing Volunteer work at local hospital sitting in one of those low plastic chairs for beach, not being afraid i'll fall and break the chair most important thing i will always remember i'm the happiest person in the world!! (present sleevers et al people excluded!!) kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
areader4life 26 Posted May 7, 2016 Surgery 5/3....and I can't wait for all these moments! You all are making today's Protein drinks slide right down Thanks for the positivity!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzGatez 3 Posted May 7, 2016 I had mine done May 3rd also! I had lap band removed, hiatal hernia removed and sleeve gastrectomy on same day. I am waiting on my special moments! Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,713 Posted May 7, 2016 God, there have been a lot of great moments.... right now the first one that comes to mind is finishing my first half marathon two weeks ago. *I* ran a half marathon! Me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animallover1247 249 Posted May 7, 2016 I am glad I'm able to do simple things like mopping the floor and going shopping without sitting down and taking breaks because of my back pain. Now I can walk for miles at one time without sitting down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted May 7, 2016 Being that I was 560+ pounds before, I've had MANY fantastic feelings since my op... The physical changes... The mental changes... The not being dead and stuff.. Too many to list really... But as far as 'the best'? I truly believe that 'the best' is yet to come... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechyS 10 Posted May 8, 2016 I am three days post surgery, when I woke up I smiled and said to my self "I actually did it" then I kvetched about my pain!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted May 8, 2016 there is no aspect of my life that is not improved since surgery, and when you take that overall picture it adds up to me being one grateful girl. but probably the best thing is the hope I have at having my life on a different trajectory than it was on before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UalreadyKnow 843 Posted May 8, 2016 Best moment was when my 9 year old daughter hugged me and noticed she could finally touch her fingers when wrapping her arms around my waist!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites