question for the vets...

really looking to have daily motivation of what i have to look forward to... anyone feel like sharing the best things that have come from having this surgery? 

Buying cute tiny clothes!!  What a motiviation that is! 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Having the energy to go buy those cloth!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HEHE!!

Going out and not worrying what others think, being accepted in society!!!...UUMmmm!! Having a new zest for life.  Feeling more feminine.
Hugs

Donna

Feeling "normal"

Shopping in any store I want and actually having choices.

Not being the biggest girl in the room.

Getting complements daily from friends, strangers and co-workers on how great I look.

Feeling healthy- being healthy-no more diabetes no more HBP medicine.

Crossing my legs

Sitting Indian style

Feeling and seeing my collar bones

Being hit on by men

People actually look me in the eyes and speak to me

Being able to wear my seat-belt

Riding rides at Hershey with my nephew

Taking the time to dress nice, do my hair and make-up and feel damn good when I leave my house.

Wearing high-heels all day and feeling fine.

Buying my first pair of knee high boots.

Being able to move across a crowded room and not have to worry I am not going to fit

Self-esteem

Being able to do Yoga

Wearing knee high socks

Shopping at Victoria's Secret-being able to wear a under-wire bra in comfort

Knowing I will NEVER EVER shop at Lane Bryant ever again!

Being able to buy jewelry


I can go on forever! :)

Low-normal blood pressure (it was high)
Normal cholesterol
Normal blood sugar
Tremendously reduced knee pain
No sleep apnea

Crossing my legs
Shopping in regular stores for clothes
Feeling confident in a job interview (I got the job, wouldn't have had the nerve at 319 lbs)
Hiking
Biking
Sitting in any seat/booth without worrying whether I'll fit
Borrowing my daughter's hoodie (it's cold out today!)
Painting my toenails
Shaving my legs in a tiny cramped showerstall
Tucking in shirts
Not being the heaviest one in the room
Not feeling stared at

Absolutely most amazing, best, most wonderful thing that has happened to me, my family, my life post-VSG. All the other things are fabulous don't get me wrong, but this right here is by far the BESTEST ! ! !

A healthy, thriving, developing little Tater Tot, and a body that hasn't given out during pregnancy. Healthy weight gain, ability to safely conceive without medical intervention, provide my growing baby with a decreased risk of being obese, having diabetes, and other obesity-related diseases and conditions because I was a healthy and normal weight before, and during my pregnancy. November 1st, she'll make her fabulous arrival ! ! ! 





Taken this morning! ! !

How CUTE! It kinda looks like you have a little pillow under there... lol

GOOD LUCK, Jennifer

you know what usaf wife?  i loved everyone's responses but yours was the one that hit me closest to home.  after suffering with infertility (unexplained) for several years, trying artifical inseminations 3 times and thousands of dollars on fertility meds and shooting myself in the stomach with them, this is probably the main reason i decided to do this.  I'm now 35 and want children more than anything, and just to hear all the good reasons why your VSG helped with this pregnancy, gave my husband and i much to look forward to. 

thanks everyone for your NSV's and motivation!  i'm going to look at this thread daily to keep my mind in the right place.  

Awwww Jessica, I am so happy that my journey can give someone else hope! ! ! Honestly, conceiving, and having a healthy pregnancy was the #1 driving force behind me having WLS. You'll love the sleeve, and all the wonderfulness it brings to your life will amaze you. I'll keep you in my thoughts ! ! !