I Can't Wait To Not Have To...

[Aline728 301]

In louisiana to, so I understand the heat...and bow on my shoes always to the side is so true I hadnt thought about that one.

[BrickHouse 358]

This turned out to be such an awesome thread with so much sharing and camaraderie, I am BUMPING it! Many of us are now post-op. Have things changed for you?

I ended up with RNY (not sleeve) on December 11, 2013. I am crossing many things off my list. It feels great!

[rensterness 375]

A lot has changed for me, I was sleeved October 7, 2013 so I am just about five months post op. I am down over 100 pounds since day of surgery and now weight 145 and and about 5'8 tall. My positive changes?....

*Officially no longer have sleep Apnea and don't have to use CPAP

*Back pain has decreased a LOT

*I look in the mirror and can actually be happy with what I see

*I am a size I NEVER thought I would be, men's 28 waist and size small shirt

*People actually pay attention to me

*My butt crack doesn't hang out

*I know what being cold feels like and don't use the AC in the winter anymore lol

*Prior to surgery I wasn't able to have a dog due to the need of walking him which wasn't possible with breathing problems, back problems and so on. Now own a beautiful puppy which I walk daily and spend lots of hyper going crazy together times.

*I don't shy away from a camera, I actually take 'selfies' now!!

*I don't get winded walking 10 feet.

Great thread Brick!!!

[jatherley 126]

Got my sleeve 8/27 so I'm 6 months out now. I'm down 97lbs since the start of the process. Some of the great changes are.

-I am now able to exercise regularly. I'm walking at least 4 miles a day.

-I can keep up in Pilates

-I can run with my son

-I can cross my legs and I do every chance I get.

-I am not ruled by my hunger

-I can wear heels

-I bought a knee length dress and it looks pretty good on me.

-I can sit in a booth at a restaurant without being uncomfortable.

-I can lay down in my tub and take a bath

-I can clean and cook for hours with out being exhausted.

-best of all - I can lift and carry my four year old son without being winded.