One thing I can't wait for.

I'm glad you've got skinny butt - even if you don't think you are "skinny" yet it's a pain worth having!! 

I definitely have issues with the bruised hip from seatbelt buckles. Every time I drive my Mom's car I have to pu**** back and forth to find just the right spot where it doesn't dig in, and then am constantly adjusting it as I drive. But I'm glad you no longer have to worry about that and can fit in to any car you please!! Congrats!

And yes - it is a testament to how society sees overweight people. "If we don't build things big enough, we'll force them to lose weight!" 

oh sweetheart... hugs hugs hugs hugs....

one of the first things i noticed after losing a bunch is that i had to move my seat closer, and that my shoulders don't hurt so much from having to reach so far to hold the steering wheel.

You will love this, so much!! i can't wait for this to happen for you.

Thanks Monica :D I will definitely be happy to give my shoulders a break when I no longer have to reach so far. My seat is pushed back as far as it will go for my legs, but it makes me feel like I have tyrannosaurus arms because I have to reach for the wheel. 

There are so many little things that we don't even realize we have to adjust for our weight. I can't wait to not have to adjust anymore! I will definitely love life after surgery - there will be lots of changes and new opportunities, I am sure of it :D Thanks again!!

lol i just pictured a t-rex driving a sunfire. one of my favourite driving NSVs was not having to open the car door to lean way out to flip the gas door opener thingie.

hey katie -- rayann was away last week -- did you get any info today?  i am still waiting on my surgeon appt.  been trying all day to reach twh with no luck.