For so long I avoided doing things I might normally of been attracted to, but didn't because of my weight. It's only been 3 months since surgery, but I already feel this weight has literally been lifted off me. I have energy for the first time in years ... yes, I realize some might be from the hormone release in stored fat tissue ... but I have energy. Pain from arthritis in my knees is virtually gone. I can walk at least a mile without stopping and getting short of breath. Would like to say without sweating, but I live in south Louisiana .. and that won't happen.

Now about that Bucket List... While not a thrill seeker, I loved being active. There are 3 absolutes I want to do in the next year ....

1. Take that trip to Italy I've been delaying ... and hike through Tuscany
2. Bungee jump .. now that I am close to falling in the weight limits to do so
3. Zip Line.. I'd love to say in Costa Rica but that won't fit into my budget. Think it might be in Park City, Utah...

What's on your list?????????/

 1. Run a 5k
 2. Take dance lessons with hubby
 3. take my kids hiking and camping back in MN

Oh, I love this idea!!!! I need to think about it but maybe... a spa weekend in Taos; a beach holiday in Aruba; running (really running) a 5K; shopping trip to NYC; and a million other trips to- Japan, Spain, Tahiti, China, and the list goes on... I think I need to be more than a week out to make a list but it's such good motivation! Thanks! I love Tuscany, btw...sounds like a great trip, too!

I have already made a dent in my bucket list such as returning to school and working on my degree (I have my first year done now). But things I haven't gotten around to yet but know there is plenty of time are as follows:

1.) Ride a horse or mule into the grand canyon
2.) ride a roller coaster
3.) start auditioning for community theater and now that I have relocated to a new state with a pretty good size film industry I want to try doing some 'extra' work.

I have so many things that I want to do!  Hiking, flying, wearing certain clothes/accessories that i couldn't before (like knee high boots, bracelets, etc), wearing a bathing suit to the beach, running...

the bucket list is endless as I approach my surgery:

Asst. coach my son's little league team
European travel
ride a horse again
raft the grand canyon
great roller coaster road trip near the Great Lakes with my sons
go to theaters with "little butt seats" to see plays and concerts with my wife
To be "on top" again............
etc.  etc................



Please God, it can't be to soon for me.

I'm seeing a recurring theme here.. and it all includes activity. I am just so thankful/grateful to being blessed with this chance.

1.  Stylish clothes!!! And YES YES YES to knee high boots please!
2.  Take my daughter to Dutch Wonderland or Hershey Park (and take her on rides)
3.  Kayak!
4.  Zumba!
5.  Get whistled at by construction workers....lol - ok I'll take any whistles from the male persuasion
6.  Piggyback ride from my hubby!
7.  Hike the Scottish Highlands

SO MUCH MORE.....can't wait until my Surgery!

In no particular order:
-swim with dolphins
-take a cruise to the caribbean
-wear only clothes i love every day
-learn to play the banjo
-travel A LOT!!!!

thanks for asking