What Are You Looking Forward To?

[allmyjoy 21]

Everyone thought i was crazy for having "elective" surgery. I was happy all the way to the hospital, and till they took me to surgery! I'm over the hormonal part i do believe, so guys be prepared its worst than pms! I am 7 weeks out, starting to get compliments! Every day is amazing, I enjoy something new everyday seems like. My thing I am really looking forward too is....... walking past a mirror in the store and realizing that is really me staring back!!!!!

[Audrey523 55]

Everyone thought i was crazy for having "elective" surgery. I was happy all the way to the hospital' date=' and till they took me to surgery! I'm over the hormonal part i do believe, so guys be prepared its worst than pms! I am 7 weeks out, starting to get compliments! Every day is amazing, I enjoy something new everyday seems like. My thing I am really looking forward too is....... walking past a mirror in the store and realizing that is really me staring back!!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

What is the hormone phase? My date is August 20 th. doesn't seem so far now that's july.

[allmyjoy 21]

I was told where we lose weight so quickly our bodies are just flooded with hormones. Some one else may be able to describe it better. I was sad, mean, angry and the whole time wanting to be happy! Lasted about three weeks for me!

[skye 46]

I'm looking forward to shopping for normal sizes, being able to look at myself in a mirror ,no kneepain, traveling in comfort ,not telling everyone I'm in the witness protection program so they won't take mt picture,feeling "light on my feet" not looking forward to the whole procees but keeping my eye to the future

[beachlover1129 22]

OM Gosh, this whole post made me cry for many reasons, one I am sure is the hormones that are caused by the surgery, but mostly because it is like yall are reading my mind or journal. I ALWAYS think people are looking at me and judging because of my weight and the simple things in life are difficult but I didn't know anyone else wanted these simple things. I am sooo looking forward to NEVER having to ask for a table instead of a booth at a restaurant again. I want to parasail, buy a Jeep, be in good enough shape to play softball again if I wanted to. Be in family pictures or any picture and everything else that was stated in these posts. I hope and pray we all get what we are looking for and the happiness we all deserve!!!! Just BELIEVE

[Looking Ahead 239]

OM Gosh, this whole post made me cry for many reasons, one I am sure is the hormones that are caused by the surgery, but mostly because it is like yall are reading my mind or journal. I ALWAYS think people are looking at me and judging because of my weight and the simple things in life are difficult but I didn't know anyone else wanted these simple things. I am sooo looking forward to NEVER having to ask for a table instead of a booth at a restaurant again. I want to parasail, buy a Jeep, be in good enough shape to play softball again if I wanted to. Be in family pictures or any picture and everything else that was stated in these posts. I hope and pray we all get what we are looking for and the happiness we all deserve!!!! Just BELIEVE

I forgot that one....I don't have any pictures Im willing to share of my new grandbaby and me. I hate taking the 'fat' pictures of myself...Im always the one taking the pictures...I want to be in the pictures !

My hormones are a mess now too. Hopeing that calms down soon. I don't want to take it to work with me at the end of this week.

[StormWarning 194]

What is the hormone phase? My date is August 20 th. doesn't seem so far now that's july.

Hormones are stored in body fat. So as we start to burn and lose that fat, it releases those stored hormones and that is why you get a flood of so many emotions. Some people say they could cry at blink of eye, others can easily get depressed, you can be sad, angry, hateful etc. Any emotion is possible. Basically we have the potential of becoming someones worst nightmare until we get through all those stored hormones. I have already been teaching my husband on things that could happen that we (myself) may not have much control over. It's definitely going to take some understanding from everyone who is apart of your life.

[Jlewis229 191]

I'm looking forward to shopping for normal sizes' date=' being able to look at myself in a mirror ,no kneepain, traveling in comfort ,not telling everyone I'm in the witness protection program so they won't take mt picture,feeling "light on my feet" not looking forward to the whole procees but keeping my eye to the future[/quote']

LMAO @ in the witness protection program so they don't take your picture!!! That is hilarious!

[babyblues4all2c 24]

I am most looking forward to:

*Babies

*not being compared to my sisters weight

*Being able to eat in front of my grandma instead of hiding in the kitchen to eat

*going to events at the local convention center and being able to fit in the seats

*actually start living my life

[Audrey523 55]

I am most looking forward to:

*Babies

*not being compared to my sisters weight

*Being able to eat in front of my grandma instead of hiding in the kitchen to eat

*going to events at the local convention center and being able to fit in the seats

*actually start living my life

Good luck to you sleeve sister. When is your surgery?

[READY TO LOSE IT 91]

I am new to this site. I have been just reading for a week or so. I just found out my surgery date is Nov 20th and I have started to have worries....can I do it....will I b able to follow the rules...will I b successful?? But these post remind me that all the sacrifice will b worth it!!!

I can't wait to sit comfortably on an airplane.

To believe my husband when he says I'm sexy.

To feel good about me.

To enjoy life and not hide.

To not be out of breath putting clothes in the washer.

To wear a bathing suit in public and be proud.

To not b depressed when I look in a mirror or see a picture of me.

To think I'm pretty.

[enigmachik 403]

I'm looking forward to not having the steering wheel rub up against my stomach when I'm driving because my belly is too big and my legs are too short to make driving possible otherwise. I'm looking forward to going out to a restaurant and not worrying if I'll fit in the seat or the booth. Oh, and to have the towel fit all the way around me. To not have my feet hurt after standing for only five minutes. To not get winded walking up a flight of stairs. To not always be the biggest one in the room. To maybe, possibly find someone to settle down with and live this blessed life with!

[Janedeaux3 70]

note2bear~ awesome thought/thread.

[TeriMoBeri 2]

I can't wait to:

*Step out from behind the camera to show I actually am part of this family or at at certain events.

*Wear a skirt/dress without needing Spanx to prevent chafing.

*Not sweating more than any gal ever should, just being anywhere over 65°.

*Ditch the CPAP and the back aches.

*Have one chin.

*Cross my legs naturally.

*Buy panties/bras that don't come in an 8-pack/box.

*Pursue my love of shooting more since I won't mind the audience.

*Shopping for clothing in the 'regular' section and forever kissing Plus Size goodbye.

*Paint my own toenails.

*Be able to play with my daughter, like she wants and deserves.

[SML1997 308]

Looking forward to a lot of things that everyone has already stated, but it all equates to one thing for me. Living life to the fullest with no restraints, no insecurities, totally free.