Do you think you can become an addict??

I could get used to reading about the strengths and breakthroughs that other people have discovered, without nitpicking and trying to dredge up the negative.

I think OTHER people should get used to that, too! 

I can get use to the shopping all together.....

And Legs?  Who knew that feet were at the end of them? 

I can get use to all of that.

What a wonderful post, filled to the brim with possibility-thinking. Thank you for inviting us in. . .
I could get used to~ (I am getting used to)

1. Having a whole lot more mental space from which to do something productive, rather than filling it with worry and perseveration around my damn weight that kept going up within my personal best efforts to maintain it. (Yes, I am changing.) Getting dressed each morning used to be a downer, now it's a JOY.

2.  Witnessing my naysayers (and there were plenty, believe me) finally opening up to the strange and unfathomable idea that I didn't self-pay in Mexico just because I thought it would be fun, or that I had nothing better to do with my $8,000 (like paying off high-interest debt).

3.  My obese relatives taking themselves off the "I should be able to lick this problem" hook and courageously reaching for a tool that could redeem so many aspects of their lives.

4.  Going shopping and going from one end of the rack to the opposite end, nine months post-op. (14-16 down to 6-8)

5.  Rarely feeling deprived.

6.  Rarely missing food.

7.  Participating in many more activities because I am no longer obese. . . For starters: driving a scooter, getting a tattoo, going to water parks, dancing, wearing different styles of clothing, getting my picture taken. . . I could go on.

In summary: Excess weight sucks the life right out from under you and you may not even realize it until you are no longer obese. . . Sadly, we are a nation that is prone to obesity. I think it has something to do with evolution and a bunch of other factors. Regardless, I am SO glad I had the balls (I mean the ovaries) to chase after the help I needed. I am so proud of myself for going against the grain to get the tool that has brought me to the place I needed to be. My weight was interfering, even at 50 pounds overweight. My life isn't perfect, but I am not obese and that makes me much more effective in being my best self. P.S. I am not a perfectionist either. I am quite thrilled being just under "overweight" on the BMI charts.

Cindy,

I couldn't say it better myself.  All of this means so much!  I can get use to and be addicted to life!  It is amazing what we will deprive ourselves of and not even know it.

And by the way I love this part.....

"I am SO glad I had the balls (I mean the ovaries) to chase after the help I needed. I am so proud of myself for going against the grain to get the tool that has brought me to the place I needed to be. My weight was interfering, ....."

I think I can get use to having the courage to say it is OK to be me and to take care of me!

Thank you so much for the support!!

I didn't take your post as being image-related.  Another poster commented that she is "older" and maybe she had a problem with your post, or not..I'm not clear on that.  I'm 55, so not a spring chicken.

Anyway, I have totally become addicted to:

1. feeling good about myself - about my accomplishments and my appearance
2. smiling, just because....
3. my husband (who loved me even when I was obese) telling me I look "hot"
4. all the support I get here on OH

Thanks,
Jean

Jean,

I use to shy away from the different terms of endearment - but now I kinda like hearing it from my hubby.  I hope to see what he seen in me before my surgery one day.

Thanks for all the support to....I like your posts.  They are very motivating for me!

Cool post ...

I can get addicted to .

being able to fit into those chairs with arm rests the dr. office or any waiting room without worrying about if I can get out without pulling it off my behind

Being able to use regular scales at dr. office (taht was a NSV today)

Having people from the past not notice me because not only has my face change in appearence but the way I carry myself, my stride, how I dress(more color) and my over all presentation has changes in a positive way.

Feeling better physically not haveing all that weight on my arthritic knees

Being able to see my feet occationally and actually buy shoes since they have shrunk 2 sizes.

Oh yeah being able to buy tie shoes and actually tie them daily!!!

HAving my family beel better about my health, I never knew how worried they were until I started to loose the weight, they never told me.

Increased interaction wiht those around me, even people I have worked wiht for years, have changed the way we interact

Anyone else?

Michele S.

Oh...I did not even put my family...shame on me.  I can get use to how my daddy calls me his little girl and is proud of me. 

I can get use to knowing that I do not have to worry if what I REALLY want to wear will beable to FIT ME!

I can get use to knowing that I can sit anywhere and I will fit!

I can get use to getting out of bed and my feet no longer aching!!!!!

I can get use to my husband REALLY checking me out and flirting with me like we did when we first began dating!!!!!

I can get use to not fretting about my blood pressure!

I can get use to being treated better by sales people!

I can get use to living a FULL  healthy life!!!!

I can sooooo get use to all the great gifts and chances this surgery has allowed me!

I hear ya on getting treated better by other people. 

I am pretty sure my hubby feels like I am the same person, just taking off the wrapping paper and he gets the present. LOL.......

This surgery is a gift full of chances you are right.  It has allowed me to open up to people and be part of the front of the class and not just sitting in the back.