Not the best title but wanted to leave this open ended. Anyone have watershed moments when you realized; you've changed your behaviors/outlook for good?

Today at a job interview I was asked "So what do you do in your time off?"

First thing that came to mind was the amount of time I spend at the gym/working out. I answered "To be truthful, I'm a bit of a gym rat". To which the interviewer said "Well that's a good thing right?"

When exactly did this become a reality? Not exactly what I would said (not to mention believable) when I weighed close to 380 pounds.

I thought this thread would be good for those in Pre Op or recently had surgery. Any happy thoughts out there?

Not the best title but wanted to leave this open ended. Anyone have watershed moments when you realized; you've changed your behaviors/outlook for good?

Today at a job interview I was asked "So what do you do in your time off?"

First thing that came to mind was the amount of time I spend at the gym/working out. I answered "To be truthful, I'm a bit of a gym rat". To which the interviewer said "Well that's a good thing right?"

When exactly did this become a reality? Not exactly what I would said (not to mention believable) when I weighed close to 380 pounds.

I thought this thread would be good for those in Pre Op or recently had surgery. Any happy thoughts out there?

ye. i have thoughts. it became a reality for me when i was able to walk without pain. When i was able to get in and out of the car without being slow and awkward.. when i looked in the mirror and saw my own natural features staring back at me for the first time in nearly twenty years. When i get up of a morning and feel really positive that i can cope now with my responsibilities. Its been wonderful. Plus ive had numerous comments on my appearance which has helped to buoy me up immensely.

When I wasn't embarrassed to have my picture taken with my daughter at her prom!

When the nurse at my surgeons office asked me where I needed to lose the last 15 lbs. She thought my legs wouldn't be able to hold me up if I lost anymore weight!

Marci

The last time I was @ my surgeons office the ladies chatting next to me turned to me & said "you don't look like someone who should be in this office ". I smiled & said "well thats bc I've list 120 lbs in the past year "

The last time I was @ my surgeons office the ladies chatting next to me turned to me & said "you don't look like someone who should be in this office ". I smiled & said "well thats bc I've list 120 lbs in the past year "

ROFL... way to go !! i bet that made your day !!..hahahaha...