What are/were you looking forward to being able to do post-surgery?

[theantichick 2,204]

My list includes a bunch of dancing. And being able to walk a few blocks workout my heart racing and being drenched in sweat. But I'm on a business trip this week and hadn't flown since before 9/11. So I'm adding to my list getting through security workout looking like I've run a marathon, and fitting more comfortably in airline seats. I didn't have to ask for an extender but it was a near thing. I will always be to tall for the stupid seats but it would be nice to not have to squish into the seat. I loved flying when I was younger. Now between those gods awful seats and the security theatre, I don't enjoy it anymore.

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[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

I want to see my ankles and collar bone again!

[lasmith0802 67]

Getting a tattoo...

[daizymom 62]

I want to be able to go to an amusement park and ride all the rides. Play sports with my 3 teens. Be able to walk all day if need be. I want to run 5K on a regular basis. When I get to goal I'm going to do the edge walk at the CN Tower in Toronto. I want to be able to shop from any store I want to. Keep up with my hubby. A bucket list is a great idea! Zip-lining in Peurto Rico would be awesome too.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I want to go a week without hurting something (this week it's my knee - the only body part that was okay before now)! :-(

[mngreeneyes 674]

I am 6 months post surgery today and I have already reached so many of my "goals". I can cross my legs. I can shop in the regular size section. I ran a 5K about a month ago and have another one in early June. I am off all my weight related meds. I fit comfortably in an airline seat without a belt extender. I found my cheek bones and collar bones. Still working on the hip bones!

I am not telling you all this to brag, but so you know that it is coming! You will get there.

Still on my list, single digit clothing sizes. (currently a 16 edging towards a 14.) Getting into ONEDERLAND!!! Running/doing a marathon in under 6 hours (scheduled for October 9th). Doing a mini triathlon in under an hour (scheduled for August 14th). Being able to build a decent, small size wardrobe once I hit goal (not goodwill and second hand clothes that only fit for a month or so). Getting to a point where people don't remember the fat me.

You can all do it! We all can.

pam

Edited May 18, 2016 by mngreeneyes

[snickysnack78 131]

Playing softball again. I played from the time I was 6 years old until 2008. I injured my foot and never go to playing. I started playing again this season and it has been awesome. If only I could re-learn how to run and not wear spanks lol

[gutsy911er 13]

There are so many things that I am looking forward to.... But it is the little things that seem to mean the most.

Taking pictures with my family, and not hiding when someone takes out a camera. Going to a baseball game with my husband and being able to fit in the seats. And being able to go on a date night with him and not have to ask for a table because I am afraid that I will not fit in the booth. I can't wait!

[ava32 48]

Learn to swim and ride a bike. Go zip lining without thinking the harness will give out and I'll plummet to my death. Also shopping in non plus size sections/stores.

[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

My list includes a bunch of dancing. And being able to walk a few blocks workout my heart racing and being drenched in sweat. But I'm on a business trip this week and hadn't flown since before 9/11. So I'm adding to my list getting through security workout looking like I've run a marathon, and fitting more comfortably in airline seats. I didn't have to ask for an extender but it was a near thing. I will always be to tall for the stupid seats but it would be nice to not have to squish into the seat. I loved flying when I was younger. Now between those gods awful seats and the security theatre, I don't enjoy it anymore.

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Hey! You and I are the same height, current weight and bmi! And I almost chose the same background for my weight tracker! lol =D

[daizymom 62]

@@gutsy911er siting in a booth is a great one too. I'd forgotten that one.

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[TheDefiler54770 20]

I want to be able to exercise without getting winded right away. I also would like to go hiking in different areas and maybe take up a martial art.

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[tpasun 55]

So many awesome things here! I get sleeved in 59 days....

Looking forward to:

No more condescending comments about my weight from family... Tho it is out of love, and they're supporting surgery

So much shopping! Clothes and knee hi boots!

Traveling more, not worrying about fitting in plane seats

Doing things without worrying I'm over the weight limit, someone I think mentioned a horseback pack trip, those usually have an upper weight limit for the horses safety...

Want to try parasailing, do some snorkeling

I'm a nurse so I'm looking forward to being able to move easier and faster and have less pain in my back legs and feet

Not being so damn tired all the time, sleep apnea resolving

So many things!!!

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[Yaya B 49]

I want to take ballet classes with my daughter.

[jennmonterrozo 139]

I am looking forward to crossing my legs again. I am also looking forward to walking upstairs to my office without being winded. I can't wait to go shopping in my own closet. I have sizes ranging from 12 to 20 in there and I refuse to get rid of any of it. I WILL get rid of anything that is too big for me after surgery. I am looking forward to being able to tie my shoes and bend over and pick something off of the floor. I can't wait to take a picture and actually like it! Wow...I could go on and on about the things that I am looking forward to!