MCM13

I remember being 145 in the 4th grade. I couldn't play football with the other 4th graders because I was too heavy so I had to play with the 5th and 6th graders. Of course, I was their whipping boy. I also remember being 215 in the 7th grade. I remember because the coach made me weigh right in front of everybody. I never thought I would live that down.
Well, the good news is...I'm 44, at least a foot taller, and within striking distance of 215 again. I've lost 80% of my excess weight and still losing in just over 8 months. I refuse to let everyone else's statistics put limitations on me. I'll keep going till I'm satisfied...You can too.

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.
I can't wait:
1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room
2. To cross my legs
3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks
4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable
5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt
6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride
7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big
8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit
9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.
10. To run a 5k
11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities
12. To paint my own toenails
13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt
14. To wear knee high boots
15. To dance in public without being self conscious
My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.
I can't wait:
1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room
2. To cross my legs
3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks
4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable
5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt
6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride
7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big
8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit
9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.
10. To run a 5k
11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities
12. To paint my own toenails
13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt
14. To wear knee high boots
15. To dance in public without being self conscious
My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.
I can't wait:
1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room
2. To cross my legs
3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks
4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable
5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt
6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride
7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big
8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit
9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.
10. To run a 5k
11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities
12. To paint my own toenails
13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt
14. To wear knee high boots
15. To dance in public without being self conscious
My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

I almost chickened out before my surgery -- in fact I kept joking about changing my mind right up until they wheeled me in. But I kept in mind the answer I got when I asked the prior patients "if they had any regrets?" I thought they would answer something like, "I miss being able to down baskets of chips & salsa, and drink beer with my friends." Instead, each of them (independently) said, "my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner."
Now I know what they mean. I wasted so much of my life eating baskets of chips & salsa, feeling like crap, depressed most of the time. Now my life is completely changed! I no longer live to eat, now I eat to live. And I don't have to be depressed about my weight anymore. I don't have to embark on another diet wondering how long can I stay on this one, and how long before I gain the weight back. If only I'd done this sooner ( oh yeah, this operation wasn't around sooner!).
Hang in there, it does get better.

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.
I can't wait:
1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room
2. To cross my legs
3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks
4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable
5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt
6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride
7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big
8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit
9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.
10. To run a 5k
11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities
12. To paint my own toenails
13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt
14. To wear knee high boots
15. To dance in public without being self conscious
My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

I certainly can relate to most of the items on the lists. I have a long list too.
I can't wait:
1. To not have to look around to see if I'm the fattest person in the room
2. To cross my legs
3. To buy a bra with only one or two rows of hooks
4. To kayak without my butt being "wall-to-wall" in the kayak---so uncomfortable
5. To fly somewhere/anywhere without worrying about the seat size or being able to use the seatbelt
6. To ride my bike again & actually go on a long planned ride
7. To ride the motorcycle with my fiancé without people staring because we are so big
8. To wear a cute or sexy bathing suit
9. To shop in any store for clothes--can't even imagine the shopaholic I will become. It's been almost 25 years since I've shopped in a "regular" store.
10. To run a 5k
11. To not get winded doing regular daily activities
12. To paint my own toenails
13. To advance my career because I'm no longer filled with self-doubt
14. To wear knee high boots
15. To dance in public without being self conscious
My fiancé & I are going through this process together and I can't wait for us to get healthy, get married, & start our new life together.

This is great! Here's mine:
1. Sit in my husband's lap without feeling like I'm crushin' him (he's 140lbs)
2. Me on top sex without crushing my husband.
3. Victoria Secret purchases
4. Shopping at any store in the "normal sizes" section
5. Being able to backpack a whole week without feeling like I'm gonna die.
6. Run a half marathon (looking at one this December...the Santa Hustle)
7. Being able to do full pushups and planks without feeling like my back is going to break
8. Sky diving (here in East TN) & Bungee jumping (In New Zealand)
9. Never worrying about riding any theme park rides... Never having the fear of "what if it doesn't latch cause I'm so big!)
10. New boobs... I've never had very large breasts even at my largest. Once I'm down to my goal weight, I'm gettin' new boobs..ha!!

I officially hit a 100 pound weight loss today!!!! I am so excited!!! I weighed in at 141.
I want to put on my dancing shoes!!!

I am 5'2. Down 125 pounds in 7 months

Ok. I'm eight months out and down a total of 77 pounds since surgery. 103 pounds to include preop loss. I currently weigh 138
I had to go bra shopping because the girls have shrank. Lol!!! Being over weight my entire life... I've always had big girls. 40DD.... Today I want shopping and had to get a 34 C cup. Oh and I also need to mention I had to get all push up bras!!! Never in my life have I needed that. It felt very strange. I guess on a positive note... I did get to shop for pretty girly stuff instead of the over the shoulder bolder holders. Lol!!!

I'm 5'2 and started at 274 pounds. My stomach was the biggest thing on my body. HUGE. and I'm two months out down 57 pounds.

I'm in tears.... I haven't been able to wear my wedding band in years!

My husband and I both are! I just had mine on May 13th and his is May 22nd! His insurance Aetna approve both of us since we met all the qualifications.We submitted ours at the same time too. Good luck to both of you

My husband and I got sleeved on 4/12, I went first. It has been a bonding experience to do it together! We have been going through exactly the same things at the same time. I had a little postop issues, so he's progressed a little faster than me, but it's nice taking each step together. We don't have any small children in the house, so we asked my mom to come over to help us for the first few days. She was pretty bored, because we helped each other get around from the get go.
As far as insurance, we did not have any issues getting our approvals. They came quickly and we were pleasantly surprised how easy it was.
Good luck!

Thanks for all the great advice and info everyone... Happy news I got them to pay and I am back on for surgery... They did give away my June 24th appointment, but I am rescheduled for July 1st... I will take it! I will just be glad when it is all over with. Thanks again!

I'm still a little ways out from my surgery (just started the Kaiser options classes) but this morning I was laying in bed thinking of all the things I can't wait to do when I lose weight.
1. Be able to walk through those stupid little turnstyle things
2. Finally be able to stop lying about not liking rollercoasters. I love them..my fat ass just won't fit. Easier to lie
3. No longer have to buy gigantic pads with wings (yeah I know TMI)
4. Be able to buy something from Victorias Secret
5. Be able to shop with friends without having to make a Detour to a "fat store".
6. Not be ashamed to walk though the mall with my bag of clothes...I always hate shopping and having to walk through the mall with a Lane Bryant shopping bag...just screams I'M FAT!!!
7. Be able to put the lap tray down on an airplane
8. Be able to tell people I used to run cross country in high school without them saying "What happened". and actually be able to run again.
9. Sky Dive!!!!!
10. Go out with my "skinny friends" and actually have guys want to talk to me too...and not just to ask me to ask my friend for her number