After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Bucket List

[former_vbg 198]

I have been up and down in my weight so many times, but I know this time it is going to last.

I've made pretty good progress so far with just 55# left to loose, and LOVE being able to cross my legs. I like being able to clip my toenails without having to contort myself to reach my toes, wearing belts (which I didn't do when I was heavier- just drew more attention to my bulging waist). I hope I get to a point where my thighs don't touch, but with all the sagging skin that might be unlikely and doubt there will be $ for plastics.

1. Wear cute sundresses ---I never wear dresses because of how fat my calves are...

2. Wear a swimming suit --- May have to wear a 1 piece due to loose skin issues but that's ok

3. Not be so hesitant to date for fear of being rejected

4. Be "rockin" in a cool pair of jeans

5. Sit indian style on the floor w/out it killing my legs

6. Oh, and definately ice skating. I haven't done it in years, my ankles would hurt so bad with my weight I couldn't take it.

Oh, I'm sure there are plenty more. I do hate all the loose skin and since I have been up and down so many times over my life, I doubt it is going to bounce back. A rubber band can only be stretched so many times before it looses its elasticity.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I want to do the things I used to be able to. I will never recover my knee (misdiagnosis of Water on the knee and it was a staph infection that ate my knee cap into the shape of a "c").

I think with proper maintenance I can do lot of it again. I still ride my bike and core train and never gave up on yoga (almost 23 years now) but there is more: Paintball, hinking, wall climbing, MMA. Twister! I can already play a mean game, but it is difficult for people to get around me, lol. I think contact juggling will be easier with slimmer arms.

I want my Mom to look at me and not worry. I want my Husband to not wonder how few years we have left.

I WANT TO DO A PULL UP!!!!