It's feeling good to be a normal person again

So we had an actual date night tonight. We went to a restaurant in Ghent (Norfolk) called Luna Maya. Totally beautiful people. Didn't feel like a huge freak walking through. Was seated in a small chair with arm rests. My fat person (who still lives in my head) was deathly afraid of the seat. Of course, the reality is that I fit nicely. All the things I avoided are becoming just a normal part of life again. After dinner we went to see WIllie Nelson at the NORVA. Man, I love me some WIllie Nelson. I am a misplaced Texan who needs to back to Austin. I was the beer man since I am not drinking, so as I pushed through to get my wife beer, I realized I could float by effortlessly. I also realized I wasn't getting the looks from people that my 400 lb. body caused. I only have 50 lbs. to go until I hit my goal weight. I am starting to realize that when people see me, they only think of me as a big guy, not a peculiar creature of massive girth. It really is mind blowing.

First off, let me say congratulations to you for all that you have accomplished.  Funny thing...  how reading thoughts from a complete stranger is almost like you were in my head, kidnapping my thoughts of how I anticipate things,  or so long for them to be that way for me.  The members of the "not obese" club have no clue how IMPORTANT & SIGNIFICANT the things you mentioned are to those that are members of the "obese" club.  How they take little things, like sitting in a seat comfortably, or being able to get through a door, for granted and all the while they are doing that, we are praying for the seat belt to fit, for the ride to close at the amusement park, or even for me, to only have 1 chin,  and to be able to bend over and tie my own shoes  with out needing a breathing treatment, lol.  It is about so much more but those things are still so prevalent and important.  Reading what you wrote actually brought tears to my eyes and inspired me.  I only pray that my journey with this experience is as rewarding and fulfilling as yours.  Again,  congratulations.  You have SO much to be proud of and thank you for giving us, that have not yet gone as far as you have, strength. Hugs, Theresa

Blair isn't it wonderful? I'm glad ya'll had such a good time. It certainly takes a LONG time for our brains to catch up with our bodies. I too thought a lot like that and even sometimes now I wonder about certain things like slides etc but I climb to the top and slide down and I'm like duhhhhh Kat! The "fat person" in your head (and mine) will live there I think for a lot longer than we thought. I'm 5 years post op and still have thoughts like it. You'll reach your 50 to goal and I hope you celebrate all the way! All best!

Great job Blair you have over come alot but I think we will aways have the fat person in our brain whispering to us. But push them aside and move on you are doing great and be proud we all are very proud of your work well done!!!!

Congrats!!!  You are doing SO well, and I'm SO proud of you! But...let me tell you...I'm over 2 years out and the head thing STILL has not caught up with me.  I look at clothes and think no way....I look at tight spots that I must walk through and try to think ahead as to how I will squeeze through it, when it's not an issue, etc.  They say that it takes longer for the brain to catch up and they were right....it does.  So, know that you are not alone - it's normal..... Have a great day! Hey...Chesapeake 10K run is coming up at the end of April.  It's in Ocean View....interested????

Done and done...I'm in. You got a link?

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=147960 2&assetId=15c0afdb-20e3-4590-8349-fb38f71ad086 I haven't decided if I'm doing it yet.  I want to, but I will just be coming off of a 10K run earlier in the month, but really should for training for the 1/2 marathon in August, but I want to go with friends to have pics taken, but it's really close to my house, but.... HAHA - see my delima?

I do! I do! I am at about 90% on this one. Only thing stopping me would be soccer schedules. My older son is on a travel team, so I have to check where we are that day. My younger son always plays at Churchland Park, but I am not sure of the times. It was such a rush to run the Shamrock. I would love to do it again. Plus, there's a certain 9 year-old girl who is due a butt whooping care of me.She better be there!! That's right! I'm calling you out little girl! Don't hide behind your 4th grade class COWARD!!!

Wow!  You ARE feeling froggy, huh?  Taking on a 4th grader?  But....are you smarter than a 5th grader?  THERE'S the big question!! LOL

Hi Ann-- When I ran the Shamrock 8k last weekend, I saw that a 9 year-old girl beat my time by a second. Now clearly she is the spawn of the devil so I must defeat her my next race.