What have you gained?

You're probably thinking, "What have I gained?? What is she talking about?" No, you read right...what have you gained? We all know what you lost...weight. Now what have you gained? I gained: the knowledge that I'm not going to fail at this the wisdom to know my limits and just recently..I gained visible collar bones! Dawn

Good post Dawn! I have gained.. the ability to breath at night without a cpap machine normal blood pressure not having to wear bladder control pads anymore the ablility to walk better more awarness of the hold food had on me sexual desire again (did you need to know that one?) This was good to think about! Leeanne

We didn't NEED to know, but that is a very important gain. For me, I think my husband gained that one!! He can't keep his hands to himself anymore!! He actually squeezed my boob in line at walmart in front of a senior citizen!! I felt like a teenager again!!

I know what you mean, Dawn!!! I've gained... the ability to look at myself in the mirror the self esteem to wear a bathing suit out to the Y - YES! In public! knowing that I'm going to continue to feel well and get better spending time running around with my boys and not feeling so hot and bothered by it all because I'm fat and exhausted!! Feeling good also gives you energy! seeing my feet my stomach doesn't block them any more when I look down! The Best friends and supportive people anyone could have here on the OH board!!!!! Let's not forget that! Hugs, Julie

Oh yeah, that was the best gain of all...tons of new amazing friends to share journeys with!!

Ok Dawn.....this post made me really think and put me in tears. I have gained: the ability to jog (did that today) control of my life a future Im happier today then I have been in years. I can see a future and Im looking forward to it. I cant wait to get up in the mornings and enjoy the day. I love life again and Im not ashamed of who I am! That is the best feeling in the world! Kristi

i gained freedom... mental freedom. i used to OBSESS over food. It really did control me, not only physically but mentally as well. I am lucky in that I don't feel true hunger any more (head hunger is another thing). But now I know that I have the freedom to LIVE with out the restrictions of food controlling me.

I've gained... energy and a new passion for life and my son. I've gained the freedom from from constantly thinking about food, and instead utilize it as fuel for my body! Today my son went to a birthday party at Chuckie Cheeses and when the birthday cake went around, I realize I didn't even really miss it. It wasn't hard, not like I thought it would be.

Hi Dawn!!!!! Geeze, I don't know WHAT I haven't Gained! This surgery has been the best thing of my life. I have gained: **Self Esteem **Self Love (I think its different from esteem) **Love for Life **Confidence **New online friends! Thanks Dawn!