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As some of you know, one of my favorite rewards is getting a massage. I had one this week and was thinking about what progress I have made since surgery.

When I started getting massages I wasn't even sure if I could get on the massage table and needed help getting on the table and off. Now, I can get on and off the table all by myself as well as turn over on the table by myself, too!

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That's awesome! Being obese and constantly worrying about those things causes people (myself included) to avoid a lot things they might otherwise enjoy.

Thank you for sharing your victory with us. For those of us just starting our journey it's a glimmer of light!

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@@Inner Surfer Girl I have never had a massage! I really look forward to having the experience one day in the near future!!! Congrats on your NSV and the new YOU!

I HIGHLY recommend it. To me it is the height of luxury!

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Totally agree! I have one monthly with someone I really trust - she has always made me feel normal, even at 385 pounds. Can't wait until turning over doesn't result in all the sheets and pads coming along with me!

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Here's to flipping over on the massage table with ease! Congratulations.

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that's great! I've studied massage therapy for about 30 years. have plans to go to school for it when Margaret graduates high school. I never would have had the stamina before my surgery.

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Eeeewwww! No thank you.

With my Fibro, just the idea of some one laying their hands on me and applying pressure makes me hurt.

I realize that massage is wonderful of some people and helpful. It's just not for me.

I guess I'll just have to keep searching for my pleasure NSV. It's out there somewhere.

In the meantime, Enjoy ISG! You've certainly earned your "massage moments". Enjoy, my friend. :)

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On vacation in Portugal right now and have a massage scheduled in about 2 hours....can't wait!

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Yay!

The last time I has a massage, the well meaning massage therapist tried to sell me all these products to help eliminate Water weight.

She weighed 99 lbs soaking wet. What did I expect?

I look forward to having another massage down the road one of these days. :)

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Thanks for bringing up the topic. It is a treat and I should try to be kind to myself more than I am. That is a good reward![emoji93]

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