Today ... two WOWs!

Myra
on 2/15/06 9:57 am - MO

Hi all, #1. Today I walked a mile! You have no idea how much that means to me. Last February, I could walk about 20 feet with a cane before needing to sit down with backpain. I was house-bound for the most part, and facing being in a wheelchair. At my disability exam 3 years ago, I was timed on how long I could stand unassisted before pain overcame me ... 4.3 minutes. Now I can stand with no pain, and I can walk a mile! #2. Today I wore jeans for the first time in about 26 years ... not stretch jeans ... the regular zip up and button kind. I'd forgotten what it felt like ... I've spent so many years wearing elastic waisted, knit pants. I can't even explain how wonderful these two WOWs made me feel. I think back to those first two months after WLS and how I'd been so sure I'd made the biggest mistake in my life ... and now I'm so grateful I was able to have this surgery! And I'm grateful too, that I found this message board and all the support you all give. Thank you all so much.

Myra

RieRie
on 2/15/06 11:58 am - somewhere, IL

RNY on 02/28/06

Congratulations Myra... You are doing so good. I know it has been a long journey. but it will get better as you get where you can walk more... It will strenghten your back.. Good Luck love marie

Myra
on 2/15/06 12:35 pm - MO

RNY on 03/30/05

Marie, thanks!!!

Myra

Sandra A.
on 2/15/06 2:22 pm - Bowling Green, KY

RNY on 01/05/06

Congratulations myra!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sandra a.

mother_theresa
on 2/15/06 9:02 pm - Pittsburg, KS

RNY on 10/02/06

Myra, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WOW MOMENTS!!!

I'm so happy for you!!

Theresa

I.M.Hungry
on 2/15/06 9:48 pm

RNY on 10/24/05

Myra, That really IS a wow!!!!!! moment. You have come so far in this past year. You are really an inspiration!! Congratulations!!! willby

margaret odom
on 2/15/06 10:42 pm - sumner, GA

RNY on 01/27/06

Hey Myra, Man, talk about wow moments.... Those are huge in my eyes to. Walking a mile is no small step girl, thats huge also. Its been almost a year for you and look where you have gone since then. Amazing isn't it? Im very proud of you and know you have alot more wow moments to come for sure... So enjoy the ride..... Hugs marge