NSV - biggest one so far

So, last October, my son and I went to a local theme park with another mother and son. This is a place I grew up going to. I was unable to ride the newest roller coaster, because the "try out" seat didn't turn "green" when I pulled the shoulder restraint over me - I was too huge for it to come down far enough. I was mortified, and so depressed, but luckily at that time I had my surgery scheduled, so I made it through but had to fight back the tears and cried myself to sleep that night. I couldn't fit on many of the rides - didn't even try because I knew it wouldn't work.

Today, at 90 lbs lighter, I rode ALL the damn rides I wanted to - including that roller coaster I couldn't fit on last year, and another one that has even LESS space for riders. I rode them comfortably, didn't have to squeeze in or anything.

I am so happy today.

I Thank GOD for this surgery. At just under 5 months out, my quality of life has improved so much. 6 1/2 hours today at that theme park. Not a single back pain, not a single problem with stamina. Just so happy... :)

Congrats! I can't wait to say the same!

 That is SO AWESOME!!!!  I'm so happy for you!!  I can imagine the freedom you felt.  Wow.  Incredible.  Keep up the good work!!  

 That is just brilliant. Your post put a lump in my throat, I could feel your absolute joy. 

Congrats,

Andrea

I can SOOOOOOOO relate! At least to the first part. Cannot wait to have this WONDERFUL thing happen too me (the loss of weight and be able to ride them ALL and no pain & no stamina problem)....SO PROUD of you and THRILLED for you!!! AWESOME!!!!!!

 So happy for you.

This brought a tear to my eye. the same thing happened to me at a theme park a few years ago with a friend and i was mortified. How amazing for you to get to show that rollercoaster who's boss! Congrats on the NSV girl!

Great NSV!!! That's on my goal list after surgery.

~Dawn~