Finally, a WOW moment!!!!

I went on a field trip to the Toledo Zoo with about 50 students the other day. Before surgery I had hip pain and on a bad day walking a short distance killed me. I kept up with the kids no problem. I was up and down the stairs and didn't miss a single exhibit. Towards the end of the day , the other adults sat outside of the exhibits and told the kids to meet them back there when they were done. Last year I would have been one of the people sitting there waiting, but now I was on the go non-stop. And when I got home , I wasn't exhausted!!!! A year ago I would have come home , in pain , and would have been done for the rest of the day. I have noticed little things here and there, like being able to go up the stairs without huffing and puffing for 5 minutes after, but this was the first time I realized what a huge change this surgery is making in my life.

Lisa, That's awesome!! Doesn't it feel great? I was at a conference yesterday and was able to walk up a large flight of steps without huffing and puffing, too. It feels like a miracle. I haven't had the energy that it sounds like you have. I come home after teaching and am exhausted. In fact, I just had blood work done to make sure that I'm not anemic. It all came back normal. Keep sharing your successes!! And, , , !!!!! Kerri

That is just fabuous Lisa!!! Congratulations! I just moved from my house in the country to an apartment overlooking the Mississippi river in downtown Minneapolis. The move went well and I am excited to be close to work (I was driving 60 miles each way from home to work, now I have a 10 minute walk in the skyway!). I have to say I am very sore, but I could do so much more than I used to and had a lot more energy. Isn't it great?? Way to go Lisa, keep up the wonderful, wonderful work and you will be fit, healthy and at goal before you know it! Jo

CONGRATS! You gotta LOVE that first WOW moment! I waited for a long time too....it's great when it happens! Keep up the good work! ~Issy 360/273/???

That is soooooooooo Wonderful!!! Amazing how our bodies react to weight. Keep up the great work. Here's a dance for your WOW!!!!! Deloris 309/288/204/135

Hey Lisa!!! GReat wow!!! Isn't it wonderful having energy!!! Karen

Good for you Lisa! It's the best feeling in the world! Congrats! Ilyssa

Glad to see you're keeping up....hope all is well. You still coming to Windsor, Ontario,Canada at Christmas to knock the socks off of my single guy co-workers? Keep on moving - you'll get there in no time. Silly aka Zita - 113 down so far. 418-305-onederland.

Hey Zita, Bring em on, I am ready.......lol . I went to a party last week and wore a skirt for the first time since junior high. I got 2 numbers that night!!! So I am going shopping for 20 more skirts before heading over to Windsor....lol Hope all is well with you. Lisa