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The BEST feeling in the world post op!



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So many best moments..........but knowing I made the best decision to enable me to achieve my personal best. Also finding this supportive online community.

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Shopping in my own closet...I'd not even been in my own closet for a LONG time...I have so many cute clothes that actually fit!

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I had surgery 28 April 2016 the feeling of knowing I made a decision to improve my life. A big challenge was getting through the pre-op liquid diet and for me it was empowering. I am just excited.

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I have a flight later this week on Spirit. We don't have assigned seats. I'll likely be stuck in some middle seat away from my travel mates.

---and I'm OK with that!!!---

Granted, it'll be more fun if we can sit together, but if it doesn't happen, it's ok. I am small enough now to not have major anxiety about inconveniencing whoever is sitting next to me on planes, theaters, etc.

THAT is an amazing feeling!

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The elation I felt waking up after surgery, was huge. I had a deep hidden fear I wouldn't wake up. I really hate hospitals, I think they are death traps.

2nd to that was fitting on a plane comfortably. The first time in 20 years I didn't feel like I was imposing on other peoples space. It felt great.

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Every part of my life has been changed, for the better, thanks to the surgery. No more pain or exhaustion! Lots of energy! A whole new life! The best - feeling that the future is open and full of possibilities versus feeling that my physical condition limited me.

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I can relate to so many posts form everyone:

waking up after surgery ( I was nervous)

fitting in the seats in a plane

wearing my small clothes/getting rid of the bigger clothes

I think my best feeling is being able to get on the floor with 20m/o grandson and play and get up without having to call 911

LOVE IT!

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Best Feeling in the world knowing you are in control of your life.

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There are many..[emoji4]

Just overall feeling great..

Not worrying if my clothes fit (after a lot of new sizes,clothes)

Bending over comfortably..

Blushing from compliments!

Not feeling deprived of food, which came later.

Losing a little more than goal weight.

Having your Dr. being thrilled & proud of the results..

Not getting so winded at the slightest exertion..

My confidence!!

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I didn't need an extra pat down at airport security. Before I had so many bumps and bulges, I'd have to get patted down to make sure it was all me under my clothes. Today, the machine blinked ok and I could just go on my way.

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I believe that "the best" is yet to come..

@@KindaFamiliar

love it!!! :rolleyes:

this is true for newbies, in-betweeners and VETS!!!

kathy

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My favorite is still the bones. Every time I see or feel a new one I just bubble up with pure elation!

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yes! I was laying on my side the other day and put my hand on my hip and felt this hard thing. Took me a minute to realie it was my hip bone LOL

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