NSV
i am in Las Vegas at a trade show this week and had my first occasion to fly since early December of last year.
I always dread flying because of the embarrassment and anxiety over the seat size and the belt buckle. Asking for the seatbelt extender in hushed tones and then trying to wedge myself into the seat has always been a mortifying experience for me.
this time was different I eased into my seat with room to spare my seatbelt was LOOSE and I actually had to tighten it to make it snug.
what a great feeling
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
It's the best eh!!! Congratulations!!! I flew a few weeks ago, and previously always had to ask for a seatbelt extender too. I was sooo thrilled too when not only did I not, but I could tighten the seatbelt with some room. Haha
I took a pic and sent it to a friend. I was so excited!!!
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy. 
Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5
Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!
I love that you took a picture.
The other thing that I really noticed was that I was able to maneuver easily, change positions, cross my legs with room to spare, etc. etc. I always dreaded it if it I had to go to the bathroom because I would have to heave myself out of that damn seat and crawl awkwardly across seats. It was humiliating.
Now, no issues. I'm normal. Just typing that brings tears to my eyes.
I am so glad I had this surgery. No regrets at all. This has been a liberating, and life changing experience. I'm going to be one of the people who asks, "why didn't I do this sooner?" LOL
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
That's so amazing!!!!
Oh, and the tray!! Bringing down that tray and having room. :)
And for me... why didn't I do it sooner? I wasn't ready. Lol. You... I dunno. :)
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.
Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5
Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!
Fear - I was afraid.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
That is wonderful! I'm guessing vacations bring a lot of NSV's. Honeymoon is an appropriate term!! Congrats and enjoy.
St. Joes Hamilton - Referral June 16, Orientation Aug 16, Group Dietitian May 5, Nurse May 15, Social Worker Aug 15, 1:1 Dietitian Aug 15, Medical Internist Sept 18. Meet Surgeon Nov. 2/17 Preop Feb 12/18 Surgery Feb 16/18
That's great!! Good for you - I always dreaded flying as well. I ended up getting my own seat belt extender from Amazon just so I didn't have to ask the flight attendant for one. I hated the scornful looks and groans when the person sitting beside me came along and noticed me sitting there. Never a pleasant feeling when you overflow the seat into your seatmates zone.
