Deehovey 48 Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Pre-ops and new post ops, what non scale victories are you most looking forward to? Me, Im looking forward to the usual, being able to sit in chairs with arms, airplane seats with no seat belt extender, shopping for clothes in regular stores, etc. I'm also looking forward to: Shaving behind my knees and getting it all Being able to paint my toenails myself Sitting at my job without my butt falling asleep Not hurting everyday Being able to actively help on our sailboat and not feeling like a beached whale on deck. Going on a bike ride with my boyfriend and making it more than 2 miles. Kayaking (I'll post others as I think of them) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App Edited July 15, 2016 by Deehovey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted July 15, 2016 Walking up and down the stairs and up the huge hill to get to my classes. Being able to wear clothes that fit me, and feeling comfortable/pretty in them. Amusement parks and roller coasters! Haven't been able to fit into a seat since I was maybe 13... Fitting into the tiny chairs/desks at school, including the classroom ones and the ridiculous auditorium ones. Being able to go for a jog without destroying my knees. Certain sex positions (already met this goal and it's great!) Being able to sit on a chair or wall-mounted toilet without fear that I will break it. Being able to walk out into public without feeling like everyone is staring at me. Being able to sit in a folding chair or lawn chair without breaking it. I had many, many more but I've met pretty much all the others! Great post... it's good to remind yourself how far you've come and how wonderful life has become after this long, difficult, but intensely rewarding journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deehovey 48 Posted July 15, 2016 Oh yes. Sex! I'd love to be able to be on top! (sorry if tmi) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted July 15, 2016 @@Deehovey we're all adults here! Sex is a normal and natural part of life, and it's no secret that losing weight affects it in a lot of ways, physical and emotional alike. Let me just say (here's a little more tmi lol!) that as a woman, being on top for the first time was unnerving but ultimately an experience I will never forget. I was missing out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted July 15, 2016 These help me to stay focused while waiting for surgery... - Not sweating bullets just by moving (right now people look at me like I'm going to drop dead in front of them!). - Being happy to have my picture taken (I broke down and posted a picture of myself with my great niece last night because I figured - yup - I'm fat - no point hiding that from people). - Better and more sex (hopefully my BF will be "up" for it too) - kayaking, paddle boarding - wearing a pair of tight, worn out, sexy levi's - wearing a sexy dress (slip style) and high heels - not being in constant pain (being able to exercise or be active without hurting something) - riding the jetski with my boyfriend (we recently went on vacation and everyone got a ride except me) - not worrying about fitting in a seat or booth at a restaurant, sports event, concert There's so many more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyThick1 1,860 Posted July 15, 2016 Getting back into my pretty clothes I bought when I hit my first goal of 160. I was bad and gained some back but I'm on the way back down again. Yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gettingsleeved1 79 Posted July 15, 2016 Being able to wipe my butt without throwing out my back every time :/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deehovey 48 Posted July 15, 2016 Being able to wipe my butt without throwing out my back every time :/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I almost mentioned the bathroom issue. It's awful, isn't it? Especially during my TOM. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pansy27 23 Posted July 15, 2016 Tying my shoes without getting out of breath, not having to wear a cami under all my clothing, pretty underwear, wearing my wedding rings, my watch fitting, and not being in pain Sent from my SM-N900R4 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debd80 41 Posted July 15, 2016 Looking forward to not ruining my shoes from my fat feet walking on the side of them... Does anyone else have that issue? Especially flats... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeas 117 Posted July 15, 2016 A few NSV's I have enjoyed so far: Not needing an extender for the airplane seatbelt (for that matter, fitting comfortably in the airplane seat) Not hiding when it's time for pictures (and not freaking if someone posts them on social media) Being able to buy a "regular" size bra that doesn't require special order/shopping at a specialty store for the size Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
facebro29 272 Posted July 16, 2016 Ohhh sitting comfortably on an airplane Being able to finally get IVF Being on a roller coaster again Going into the 'normal' shops and buying what I want Riding a bike without being embarrassed Wearing heels!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNOEL3 117 Posted July 16, 2016 Looking forward to not ruining my shoes from my fat feet walking on the side of them... Does anyone else have that issue? Especially flats... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Omg I totally have this same problem!!! And if I walked for too long of a distance, my feet would sometimes go numb from all the weight on the outer sides. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swamprat 50 Posted July 20, 2016 Being able to see my johnson for the first time in over 20 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deehovey 48 Posted July 20, 2016 No more bra extenders, being able to easily get into and out of my boyfriend's little sports car, not feeling invisible. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
