Bandista

One thing I miss is being able to drink a lot of plain Water. Even at over a year and half post op I still can only drink about four swallows at a time. Also, sometimes plain Water can trigger my heartburn and I have to add flavor drops which I don't care for. Oh to guzzle a big bottle of water again.
What I don't miss is the fact that looking back at my obese self I was trapped in my cage of obesity and didn't even know it. It kept me from experiencing so much of life. Now I am FREE!!! I have such a zest for life now and everyday is an opportunity for me. Walking without being short of breath. Enjoying trying new things and finding new hobbies!! Love hiking, kayaking,zip lining, camping and can't wait to discover other things!!
Great post @Kindle- really makes us stop and smell the roses about our progress!!

I had to really think about that question. At three years out, I can't think of anything I miss. I thought about the ability to eat a lot at once, but I can eat quite a bit (and more than I want to). So even though it's way less than before, I don't miss it.
The list of things I don't miss is long, and as raw as it was in the beginning. I never get over the thrill of being a normal, smallish sized woman. I appreciate it every day. But, If I had to pick one thing....I suppose I don't miss wondering if I will fit in seats/chairs/places and being mortified at the inevitable tight or non-fitting chairs and places.

I miss my ass! I went to Disneyland at thanksgiving and my boney butt was getting slammed all over the rides. That padding is all,gone and even sitting on chairs and benches ends up a pain in my ass so to speak.
I don't miss soda. The first 6 months I wanted it so so so bad. About 6 weeks ago I took a sip of my husbands Dr. Pepper and I almost spit it out. It was so gross. Like pure Syrup. Bleh!!

Veterans....#1 thing you miss / don't miss
the list would be too long
what OP said in their posts above are great
i 2nd them
i will not miss my bad health issues
plus sized clothes
living like a hermit
being a couch potato
emotional bad/sad feelings
basically............
there is mainly nothing about my "other" life that i miss
to all of us - i wish a healthier, happier, longer life
we all deserve it

happy new year!!!



kathy

I miss my thick full hair.< /p>
I don't miss being out of breathe, unable to walk stairs, wearing "fat lady" clothes.

I miss the mental and emotional "click" I got from overeating (and from alcohol and from pain meds) that put me (oh so temporarily) into my mellow happy place.
I don't miss hating myself.
Life is a million times better clean, sober and abstinent from overeating.

I miss Pepsi and Coke. I don't miss hiding from the camera in family photos.

I, too, miss the occasional pig out. We went to dinner last night for New Years, and I had the best giant scallops and risotto I've ever had in my life. It was so good, it's one of those times you're actually sad you have to stop eating. I got as far as 2 scallops and a bite of spinach and rositto. I also miss having a glass of wine with my meals.
On the other hand, I DON'T miss the pig outs. There is NOTHING like the feeling of actually being in control of what you're eating and the lack of guilt that comes with it.
Double edged sword, I suppose.

Miss: eating to excess. There's a container of leftover spaghetti and sauce in my fridge right now that is calling my name. I need the boyfriend to eat it for lunch today so I can toss whatever is left over. I have grilled salmon, veggies, and a small piece of baked potato for my lunch.< /p>
Don't miss: being obese and all it entails. hating to buy clothes..hating to go to parties and such because I hate the clothes I have to wear. Hating the feeling of invisibility but grateful for that rather than being stared at or made fun of. Hating being the biggest person in the room, hating being immobile... shall I go on? It's why I can leave the cold spaghetti where it is even though I want to eat it.

Miss: The occasional pig-out. Like eating a giant porterhouse or a whole sub or a huge platter of chicken wings.
Don't miss: The feelings of guilt and the gastrointestinal issues that went along with eating the way I used to.
Mostly I miss the big meals when I am in social situations where everyone else is eating. But I wouldn't go back. Truly having control over food is a far more satisfying feeling than being able to eat a few dozen chicken wings.

Miss: champagne on special occasions
Don't miss: having to buy two airplane seats (and sometimes not being able to afford that, so missing important family gatherings, travel opportunities, etc.).

This is a question for those that are at least a year or two postop. Well into the new lifestyle, done with the learning curve, your new habits are "normal" and all that newbie stuff is behind you....
what is the #1 thing you miss the most from preop? And what is the #1 single thing you do not miss?
for me, I miss being able to chug a big glass of cold Water or a whole bottle of Vitamin Water, etc. Down the whole thing in less than a minute. I can take big, normal gulps, but only 1-2 before I have to make myself stop.
the #1 thing I don't miss is being in pain....foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain....all day, every day.

Happy new year to everyone reaching , staying, maintaining their goals.

Mine was an idiot. Had my two required visits and got no information of use from that source. Took my husband along with me one one appointment and she announced my weight in front of him -- a statistic I had gone to great lengths to conceal (he didn't care but I sure did!). I wanted a different Protein Shake as the one they distribute for two-week pre-op was full of chemicals, artificial sweeteners and dairy-based, which would be a problem for me. I researched an excellent alternative and she fought it. Later when I remarked to the surgeon about the shakes he said, "oh, I'd never put that stuff in my body." AND when we were talking about Breakfast and I said I wasn't really a breakfast person she told me her little boys weren't either and she couldn't get them to eat their Cereal before school. A nutritionist sending her kids off to elementary school with no breakfast? Cereal? Like I said, an idiot.

Thinking of your family, Joe. And life, affirming happiness and being present in our lives.

Tomorrow I get my band. Since starting my shakes I am down 6 lbs this morning at my preop visit. Super excited

Hi,
I was going to just post this to the end of my "elusive onederland" thread, but I couldn't figure out how to add the picture? The only way I know how is to start a new thread because it has the "attach file" feature.
So my patience paid off and as of today, exactly 39 weeks and 1 day since my first appointment and 19 weeks and 3 days since my surgery I have hit ONEDERLAND!
I guess I thought it would be more magical.... Don't get me wrong, it's AWESOME, but I still have more work ahead. I haven't been under 200lbs since I was a TEENAGER and that was a while ago.
Thanks everyone for all the encouragement and kind words since starting my journey.

A wonderful testament to a life renewed! Beautiful!

What an awesome year. Something tells me 2016 is going to be even better!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and inspiration. It is a tremendous help to see how you embrace life.

@@gowalking, thanks for the post. Happy new year to us all. The bypass was in April, and I have had wonderful results. No, it did not take away all external problems, there is still a foot of snow outside right now, my relatives still think I am too liberal, and I still have overeating impulses! But, slowly nailing those really bad habits -- behavioral types say that after 4 months without feeding the habit, it is likely gone -- I am about to declare "too rapid eating" a thing of the past; drinking with meals is long gone; beer and soda pop are gone; too big of portions gone (thanks pouch). Am working on stronger daily exercise habits but almost 120# gone sure makes me more mobile.
Looking ahead to a year from now. I would like to be close to goal weight, my eventual is goal weight at two years out. I want to enjoy healthy wonderfully tasting food, and see my BMI under 30!

I just love your wise posts. Thanks for this. I have been struggling with some issues with my son and it made me think of all the great things that have happened since I lost weight.
Just today I was running across the street when the countdown clock said 10 seconds. I would have waited last year this time. I actually bounced!

@@gowalking wonderful post! Makes me happy to hear and see all that you have done this year and gives me hope that things will only get better.
I hesitate to say that I am trying to get myself back into the gym after seeing the surgeon on Monday. I hope she will say OK and I can get back to some activity. Sitting around and not being able to do much is such a downer and it's true what they say a body at rest tends to stay at rest and it's not going to be easy getting back into a routine again...especially after the new year when the gym is packed full of New Years resolutions, but I'll have to count myself among them and suck it up and get to it.
I'm hoping for a happy and HEALTHY 2016 for all!!!

What a great post!! Wishing you the best in the years to come.

Love love love this! You inspire me every day. ????❤️

What a marvelous and thoughtful post. You have achieved so much and I aspire to have your attitude when I am two or three years down the road. Thanks for inspiring us and showing s how it should be done! I pray your hopes for 2016 to be even more fulfilling than 2015 comes true for all of us!