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To once again not being afraid of anything with 4 legs, I'm not talking about animals, I'm taking about these plastic reminders of my weight.

Buy clothes off the rack (and not in an overpriced fat guy store)
Not having to give every chair the eye before sitting in it
No diabetes
No money going down the tubes for medications
No more insulin injections each night
Energy to get out and do things
Less neuropathy
"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

You people inspire me!!
Here's the short list:
Being a healthy role model for my children
Intimacy
Running - as soon as I can I'm going to run EVERYWHERE
sleeping soundly
No more plantar fasciitis (see running)
Hiking
banana Republic
Liking the woman in the mirror
taking silly selfies with my daughter that show more of me than just a corner of my forehead and one
eyeball
dancing
HAVING ENERGY to run, walk, dance, hike and do a million other things that exhaust me just to think about right now
Getting seriously fit

Being able to live an active lifestyle and do hobbies people my age enjoy like white Water rafting or Water skiing!
Being able to show my dog in conformation classes without feeling like it's a major cardio workout
Being able to shop in stores for young adults like Am Eagle and having the clothes actually FIT!
Being able to look at an outfit I think is cute and know there'll be a size on the rack that will fit me instead of just having to settle for something that's my size even if I don't like it.
Losing weight in my arms so they fit normal sleeves again
Being able to go through the gates we have up for the dog for when she's wet from the lake without having to turn sideways/ shift my hips.
Being able to stand and walk a distance without having pain and out of breath-ness
Being able to say I want a thin and healthy significant other in my life without feeling like a hypocrite (and being able to attract one because I'm also thin and fit!)
Being able to have pictures taken of me that I won't be embarrassed of for the first time since I was in grade school.
Being able to change my attitude and mind about a lot of foods (it's already happening. Tried brown rice and kale the other day and it was delish. I never liked either before)
Having enough energy to be able to come home from work and cook real meals and take care of a home and pursue hobbies instead of just having to flop on the couch.
To not be tired out by the smallest physical efforts.

I want to like myself again. To not be so tired all the time.

☆Jeni☆
Lil! I had to makes me laugh!!
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☆Jeni☆

i still have issues with my image in the mirror cause i still see a 265 lb woman but its progress not perfection and im really trying to deal with that ....but for today im ok
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forgot to post this last month

Tomorrow marks my 2month surgiversary no scale just photogrid

July 5th surgery date for me ☹️
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I'm looking forward to being healthy and to hopefully become a Mommy!
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I look forward to alleviating my low back pain! Also, I want to feel comfortable going out in public with my friends and not feel like outsiders see me as the "fat girl" who hangs out with the pretty girls.
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I'm looking forward to being able to buckle my seat belt in my car.
Being a better mom to my son.
Going to the movies with my spouse and being comfortable.
Buying pretty clothes.
I want to buy a corset without having to spend the extra $100 to have is sized up.
To go shopping for my wedding dress without having to settle.
Joining an adult softball team.
Horse back riding.
And soooo much more.
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Well I'm blessed not to have any pain, I can cross my legs, so forth and so on.
I was denied however 2 rides at cedar point due to the lap belt not fitting. Quite embarrassing especially in front of my kids.
I dress well but... I'm looking forward to not having to shop in the plus size section.
Wearing the size 8 shoe that I was accustomed to before the weight gain put me into a 10.
The 20 year class reunion cruise I'm booked for in May 2017. I'm 36. Most people who don't know me think I'm late 20's early 30s. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! I'm hoping to de-AGE by at least 10 years.
Not feeling so insecure in pictures. I will do a photo shoot once I reach goal weight.
I could go on and on but those are a few on the top of my list.

Be healthier.
Wear normal clothes... Not "toe sacks ". as my husband says. I don't even know what that is other than oversized tops that don't cling.
Just to be comfortable being me.
I want to like me!
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Riding in an airplane without faking the belt being buckled
Sit in a stadium style seating and not spill over to the next seat
Buying regular clothes
Being Diabetes Free
Ride a Roller Coaster Again
Hike bike camp ski comfortably
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You can do it!

So many things but the one thing that surprised me is my ability to work outside in the yard (in Texas summer heat) and not pass out! It is almost 100 degrees here and I finally came in so the dig would come in and cool off! He won't come in if I am out there and he looked ragged and panting! Not me yet! Yay!!
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I'm July 12th also!! Thats also my son's 20th bday...what a day it will be! :-) ☆Jeni☆

I am scheduled for June 28th from band to sleeve
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I'm hoping for approval soon and late July surgery
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Still looking at July 7th. My surgery coordinator called today to tell me she submitted to my insurance - UHC Choice Plus.

Hi! I was just wondering if there were any June - July maybe even August sleevers around? My last app is May 7th or so and am getting really excited to get this moving. I have an app the 12th just a week n a day away then the final one, yes I know I'm goofy thats just how I get when I get excited! Anyway let me know, have a great day!
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I'm July 12th also!! Thats also my son's 20th bday...what a day it will be! :-) ☆Jeni☆