WOW Moments!

Have you ever had a moment that made you say “wow”? Here are just a few of those moments from OH members like you!

My wow moment was being able to go hiking at Mt. Shasta in California. The beautiful scenery was worth the hike. Prior to surgery, I never would have made it. I have lost 90 pounds and am at my goal weight of 135 pounds. RNY has saved my life and brought joy to exploring nature.

Kristy.

After losing 140 pounds, I finally fit into the cockpit of a kayak without exceeding the weight limit of the boat. Now I can enjoy kayaking with my husband and son.

Lauri

On my six-month post-op date, my husband took a picture of me with my uniform pants that I wore pre-op, and I couldn’t believe the difference!

Cindy

I owe my new life to my Lap-band. I have gone from driving 50 meters down to the shop to running my first 10K road race in October.

Sharyn

I sat in my car and pulled the seatbelt over me and clicked it without moving over to slip in the clasp. I pulled it across my body and clasped my seatbelt several times before driving off with a huge grin.

Lisa

My son, Jason, flew to Missouri to run a 5K with me. We both won the gold medal.

Brenda

Want to share your own wow moment?

Send your name, a short description of your accomplishment and a high-resolution photo to wow@obesityhelp.com.

5 Comment(s)

Comment by rouxeny97 on Jul 04, 2008 at 04:54am

Tho my GBS was in 1996 I remember my WOW moment. I was walking downtown in the summer heat wearing a skirt and I suddenly realized my legs were not rubbing together and I could feel the cool breeze all the way up to my panties. WOW!

Comment by cyntracer on Jul 06, 2008 at 10:30am

OK, this is one of many to come...I Wow'd the other day in the shower when I could reach down and wash my feet! Little things mean alot to me. I am like a kid @ Christmas - I can't wait to see what I "get" next! Success and patience to all.

Comment by spicybarbzie on Jul 09, 2008 at 12:46pm

I had a WOW moment but it was also a sad moment too. I had an pant suit that I bought a while back, swearing that someday I would get into it. Well I went to try it on the other day. My WOW moment was that I fit into it, but sad because now it's too big. I'm never going to be able to wear the outfit. I don't mind. I'm donating it with all my other cloths that I never want to see ever again.

Comment by CANDO on Jul 10, 2008 at 02:13pm

My WOW is reading the living evidence that the WLS works. I'm in the first week of pre-op on liquids and my blood sugar has dropped from 126 to 95--will be stopping the meds soon. Thanks to all you WOW collectors!

Comment by LadyDi9080 on Jul 13, 2008 at 11:48am

There have been so many WOWs. The fear of walking through a crowded area because I wouldn't fit is gone. I can now sit in booths. I saw my ex hub at a funeral and he was actually FLIRTING with me. I got to ignore him and pay more attention to his new wife. Oh, and I was kicked out of the diabetic program on my health plan! Wow...I weigh less than I did in 5th grade.