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What is that one thing you look forward to so much, post op?



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Not using the lap belt extender on an airplane. Tying my shoes without a struggle. Same with socks. Having a lap again. To stop snoring when I sleep. Cute clothes! Fitting into clothes that don't have an X on the size. Too many things to name really. :)

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On 4/23/2017 at 0:37 AM, JustMe2017 said:

I'm looking forward to taking a real family photo where I'm not holding my kids up in front of me like little hostages, trying to hide my fat

I do that. Lol 😂

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Not using the lap belt extender on an airplane. Tying my shoes without a struggle. Same with socks. Having a lap again. To stop snoring when I sleep. Cute clothes! Fitting into clothes that don't have an X on the size. Too many things to name really.

I've actually had to buy those elastic shoelaces that you put on oncexand don't have to tie again! I CANNOT tie my right shoe in the am because my back is so stiff, I can't reach. I've actually had to go into work and ask co-workers to tie it for me....how embarrassing!

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Walking my baby to school also walking without stopping to catch my breath. Playing tennis with her after work. Or our form of tennis😎

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I think that I am looking forward to
When my chest is smaller and less back pain. Being chest heavy I am prone to hunching forward. Having less on my chest will also allow me
to run or do high impact exercise with more ease. Also being able to cross my legs again is huge. I'd never thought I was taking it for granted when I could. When I go to church I always have to wear a long skirt so I can sit appropriately


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Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

Oh and sitting on a chair with my knees curled up to my chin. Always thought that looked very cool :)


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1 hour ago, njgal said:

Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

Oh and sitting on a chair with my knees curled up to my chin. Always thought that looked very cool :)

YESSSS!

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Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

Oh and sitting on a chair with my knees curled up to my chin. Always thought that looked very cool [emoji4]




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I can't wait to take family photos...

Shop in my own closet...

Ride a bike without fearing I'll end up on youtube (lol)....

Do naughty things with my husband...

Shoot hoops with my kid...

Fit my jewelry box full of rings that are too small...

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4 hours ago, njgal said:

Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

THAT, TOO!!! lol

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Stopping blood pressure meds.
Not having to sleep with a Cpap (hopefully)
No longer needing Viagra
No more constant back and knee pain.
Playing with my kids.
Not being embarrassed by my size.
Not worrying if a chair can support me.
Lifting again.
Depression will lessen.
*these are in no particular order of importance*

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9 hours ago, njgal said:

Wipe my butt without going through fifteen types of stretching exercises beforehand.

Oh and sitting on a chair with my knees curled up to my chin. Always thought that looked very cool :)

@njgal I am glad you said I totally agree.

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I just wanted to add my own little list and make my first post! :D

  • Knee pain
  • Snoring - Possible sleep apnea (first hoop for surgery :P)
  • Dressing my age (shopping at any store, like previously mentioned)
  • Seeing myself at a healthy weight for the first time in my life
  • Preventing preventable diseases
  • Being able to keep up with my fiancé and daughter
  • Taking our first family photo together (with me in it this time)
  • and of course increased energy, decreased drowsiness, & less UTI's!

Of course there's a lot more but that's the top of my list, i believe :)

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There are a TON of things I'm looking forward to, but the one defining difference between fat-me and thin-me is dancing. I want to be able to go social dancing again -- swing, salsa, etc. My knees will work better when I'm 90 or so pounds lighter than now. I'm not even 50 yet -- life shouldn't be this sedentary!

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My feet not hurting


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