WL Expectations

WL Expectations.......

Prior to WLS...

OMG… I just want to bend and breathe again.

Tie a shoe and not sound like I'm dying.

Sit in a chair and not break it. 

Do you have that shirt in a XXL?

I need an seat belt extension...where would those be.

I'm flying to New York and need two seats for me. Yes I know that is an extra charge.

I'm sorry but we can not strap you in, you will not be able to ride this coaster

To be healthy again.  To wear normal clothes. Learn to eat and not for comfort.

After WLS...

I'm doing this...I’m losing weight and getting a shape other than round.

Trying on clothes and need to go down a size…It this real?

I’m wearing my first belt.  I think my feet have shrunk.

Is that number right…Holy **** that is a single digit number?

Why are you staring at me…do I have toilet paper stuck somewhere.

I can fit in a regular bathroom stall and have room to move around.

Wait …was the wave for me.

No I have not lost enough wait….I’m still classified as Obese….

It is only because you are used to seeing me fat…

No longer the fat girl of the group…now I’m competition.

Learning to love me

I’m tired of sitting by and doing nothing….I’m ready to try it all…Let’s Go….

What do you mean you liked me better fat?  Is that because I was safe?

Ok…who am I ?  Dress my age…what is that?

No longer putting up with your ****!!

See it says right here…..I’m Normal!

No this is my daughter…not my sister.   I’m 40 …what you thought I was late 20’s early 30’s…ok you just got a bigger tip…thanks for carding me.

Loving Life , Me and my RNY!!!!

 

 

I love it!!! 

Martha 

Deborah- You nailed it girl! that's almost all of my thoughts before and after! Well said!

Thanks Kris....It is always good to know that someone can relate to what you are going through and that you are not alone.

 

 

Just the motivation I needed thanks!

So glad to hear that...keep in mind this is not a sprint ...it is a marathon...

I will be 3 years post op in Feb and the best advise I can give you.....

DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR WL TO OTHERS.......

It will drive you nuts...your body will figure it out. Some people lose quicker than others. Some will reach goal and other will not.

I have yet to reach my goal...but I am happy where I am and I love having curves.

God never intend us to be carbon copies of each other. 

I'm so happy that my post has given you some motivation...Remember this is a tool not a magic pill. 

Work it, Learn from it and you will ROCK IT!!!!

Great Job!!!  That rocked!

Very smart!!  Love it.

The "before wls" is the reasons I did this. They hit home. The "after" is what keeps me motivated. Love this!