Today was a milestone for me... I have used a motorized chair off and on for 5 years ..but all day/every day (24/7) for the last 3 years...Reason: i have had 2 back surgeries (have some disc fused) & have arthritis in my back, hips and knees (to name a few) ...Doctor wants to replace both my knees, but that's another post.

Since my WLS, i have tried to walk a bit everyday...at first, just around the island in the kitchen... Then from one end of the house to the other... Last Monday i added short, slow walks outside with my husband...(he would ride in my motorized chair in case i needed it). The walks gave me the confidence i needed...

Today, when i woke up, i said, "lets see how long we can go today without using the chair." well, i went from 5:45am to 5 pm...i was so happy, i cried when i told my husband after he got home from work... (he thought i hurt myself...sweet man, so caring)

Physically, I am very sore....but mentally i feel GREAT!

Thank you for listening

Good for you. You should be very proud of yourself.

That's awesome!

Congratulations on this HUGE victory! Soon you will be without the chair all the time & using it as a clothes rack. :-)

Congratulations!! That is a great step in the right direction!!!

Thank you all....and Kristie what a great idea! paint it as an accent piece to the bedroom!!!

So happy for you )))

That is awesome!

Thank you both....it feels great!

This is the BEST NSV I've ever read.....wow, from walking around the island in the kitchen to ALL DAY??? Start looking for tickets to Hawaii because I think that's the next island you'll be walking around......big day for you......and it only will get better. Sounds like your husband is a true gem too.....congratulations on a great day!!!

Thank you Queen... Would love to do Hawaii when at goal....

Yes, totally wheelchair bound on May 2 (day of surgery) and today July 16, out of wheelchair all day! It's truly amazing...

this post really made my day! The sleeve is such a blessing and I am thrilled for you!

!Congrats on your victory and having a wonderful husband. You both deserve it. Keep it up.

OregonDaisy and stillooking ((hope i remembered your names correctly, i am using my phone...yes, i am in bed with a heating pad on my back! BUT ... Still so happy about today))

anyway: thank you both for your wonderful comments, to my post!

That is a huge NSV! I'm so glad you've become healthier!

I love hearing NSVs - some make you smile but some make you tear up for the incredible impact this procedure has had on our health and well being. This one made me shed some happy tears

Yeah!!!! You go girl!!!