Three things I am grateful for since having WLS
Nearly three years after surgery, I am grateful for many things, and yes my family, my friends, my surgery, my faith blah. . .blah. .. blah. . .these go without saying. I was grateful for many of these things and would be even without having had WLS, but if you had to list three things you are truly grateful for that are directly linked to the fact that you had a bariatric procedure what would they be?
Mine are:
1. Feeling full "satiated" after I eat
2. Running up and down stairs without a second thought
3. Not having to worry about chairs with arms on them
Mine are:
1. Feeling full "satiated" after I eat
2. Running up and down stairs without a second thought
3. Not having to worry about chairs with arms on them
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Weight at the start of Optifast 378 T-1 OR Weight 352
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Good one. You're right - SO many things. But I guess my top 3 would be...
1) not embarrassing my family and friends by having to hang around "fat mom" (and defend me to friends etc.)
2) freedom from the "obese restraints" that exist in society - I fit in every chair, I can ride every ride, I can get through every door, I can do any damn thing I want without being outside the "normal" sized parameters.
3) saving money - on food, on clothes (I buy WAY more for much less on the non-plus side!) etc.
1) not embarrassing my family and friends by having to hang around "fat mom" (and defend me to friends etc.)
2) freedom from the "obese restraints" that exist in society - I fit in every chair, I can ride every ride, I can get through every door, I can do any damn thing I want without being outside the "normal" sized parameters.
3) saving money - on food, on clothes (I buy WAY more for much less on the non-plus side!) etc.
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Fleur de lis TT and Brachioplasty - Oct. 19, 2010 Breast reduction and scar revision August 2, 2011
I love this post! I hope a lot of people respond!
My top 3:
1. Being able to cross my legs.
2. Shop in regular size clothing stores.
3. Being able to walk fast without being winded.
Medical top 3.
1. Off blood pressure pills
2. No need for sleep apnea mask.
3. Lost 100 pounds!!
Monique
My top 3:
1. Being able to cross my legs.
2. Shop in regular size clothing stores.
3. Being able to walk fast without being winded.
Medical top 3.
1. Off blood pressure pills
2. No need for sleep apnea mask.
3. Lost 100 pounds!!
Monique
Referral - Sept.23.2010, Orientation - June 8.2010, Nurse&S.W. - July 28.2011, Nutrition Class - Aug.2.2011, Nutritionist - Sept.13.2011, Psych - Sept.15.2011, Surgeon - Oct.21.2011, Surgery - November 1, 2011.
I'm fairly "new" as my RNY was in April, BUT I am already greatful for so many things....
1. No more diabetes meds
2. My joints are happier now and not complaining very much at all
3. All of the wonderful people I have already met during this journey and the ones I will meet! This is a great community to be part of, both on line and at support group in London!
Lu
1. No more diabetes meds
2. My joints are happier now and not complaining very much at all
3. All of the wonderful people I have already met during this journey and the ones I will meet! This is a great community to be part of, both on line and at support group in London!
Lu
Referal Apr.17, 10 Orientation Feb.24, 11 !st App (SW,NUT.RN) May 17, 11
2nd App (SM,NUT,RN) Jul. 7,11, Post-op Nut class Jan 13,12, surgeon Feb27,12
surgery April 5,2012
My top3 in addition to all of your's are:
- shopping in regular size stores....more selection and great prices.... i love sales
- able to work out and sweat without losing my breath....could never have done this without jumpstarting the weight loss
- able to sit between 2 normal sized people on a bus or subway and not feel like i'm squeezing in
charolli
- shopping in regular size stores....more selection and great prices.... i love sales
- able to work out and sweat without losing my breath....could never have done this without jumpstarting the weight loss
- able to sit between 2 normal sized people on a bus or subway and not feel like i'm squeezing in
charolli
RW 272; OW 248; preopW234.5, CW 168
Referral August 2010, Ort May 25, 2011, Surgeon consult Sept 9, 2011, Surgery Nov 21, 2011
Great idea for a post :)
The three things I am grateful for are:
1. finally being able to keep up with my fiance when we are walking, and carry on a conversation at the same time! I'm no longer puffing and out of breath.
2. that I know my limits for eating food, and I don't feel as though I have to stuff myself to feel satisfied
3. all the great bargains I get on clothes now! stuff actually fits for once :)
The three things I am grateful for are:
1. finally being able to keep up with my fiance when we are walking, and carry on a conversation at the same time! I'm no longer puffing and out of breath.
2. that I know my limits for eating food, and I don't feel as though I have to stuff myself to feel satisfied
3. all the great bargains I get on clothes now! stuff actually fits for once :)
Blu-Diva 
My grateful list:
1. Shopping where I want. Fitting into "one size fits all". No more penningtons.
2. No more worrying about fitting into small spaces or cars, turnstiles, climbing up stairs, etc
3. All the nice people I've met through oh, my support group and all the different wls communities.
Dawn
1. Shopping where I want. Fitting into "one size fits all". No more penningtons.
2. No more worrying about fitting into small spaces or cars, turnstiles, climbing up stairs, etc
3. All the nice people I've met through oh, my support group and all the different wls communities.
Dawn
17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139
So far I'm grateful for
1. The ability to feel full. I love that!
2. Loose clothes
3. A sense of hope and anticipation.
1. The ability to feel full. I love that!
2. Loose clothes
3. A sense of hope and anticipation.
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