Reminded daily how much this surgery is needed. Cut the grass today and did okay this am, but found myself beat, hurting and short of breath while grocery shopping at Walmart. My endurance is shot. Had to take a break and sit for quite a while.

Went to Plato's Closet with wife and kids and thought maybe in six months or more I can buy something here, too.

So done with life on hold!!!

Preop is Tuesday.

Appreciate u guys.

Chad

I'm so excited for you! I was there, man. I'd look at the subway entrance steps up to the sidewalk as if they were Kilimanjaro and I'd want to weep. New York is a walking city and I'd get home from work and want to just collapse into a puddle of sweat on the floor.

I went into the trendy men's clothing store Zara and my mouth started to Water thinking about one day being able to fit into their clothes (which are designed for anorexic European men).

Starting my 6th week out. In a frustrating stall, but at least I'm starting to fit into my "thin" clothes.

Your life won't be on hold for long. Good luck with your surgery.

And we appreciate YOU!

Gustavo

You're getting so close now! Those daily reminders are really a big part of keeping me on track post-op, even just a few weeks out seeing what a difference is made in not huffing and puffing while climbing stairs. The big successes are great, the big milestones, but the every day life milestones - I think we under Celebrate them sometimes (I know I do), when they're actually really important.

Before you know it you will be on the loser's bench zipping up and down those aisles at the store.

I'm so excited for you! I was there' date=' man. I'd look at the subway entrance steps up to the sidewalk as if they were Kilimanjaro and I'd want to weep. New York is a walking city and I'd get home from work and want to just collapse into a puddle of sweat on the floor.

I went into the trendy men's clothing store Zara and my mouth started to Water thinking about one day being able to fit into their clothes (which are designed for anorexic European men).

Starting my 6th week out. In a frustrating stall, but at least I'm starting to fit into my "thin" clothes.

Your life won't be on hold for long. Good luck with your surgery.

And we appreciate YOU!

Gustavo[/quote']

You often inspire me!

I love clothes and have not for such a long time. I can't wait my friend to love feeling good and looking good again.

I also love being social and can't wait to move out of what holds me back now.

Let's do this!

You're getting so close now! Those daily reminders are really a big part of keeping me on track post-op' date=' even just a few weeks out seeing what a difference is made in not huffing and puffing while climbing stairs. The big successes are great, the big milestones, but the every day life milestones - I think we under celebrate them sometimes (I know I do), when they're actually really important.

Before you know it you will be on the loser's bench zipping up and down those aisles at the store.[/quote']

Thank you!

You often inspire me!

I love clothes and have not for such a long time. I can't wait my friend to love feeling good and looking good again.

I also love being social and can't wait to move out of what holds me back now.

Let's do this!

Seriously? I inspire you? Wow! That's the best compliment I've gotten in a LONG time!

Now I really HAVE to put up a more recent profile pic of myself. I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of seeing myself in that pic looking pregnant in that awful red shirt, pretending Morgan Freeman is my homosexual life partner.

I'm going to Coney Island tomorrow with some friends, looking forward to riding the roller coaster without worrying about derailing it. Maybe I'll take some pics of myself to update my profile.

Walmart just sucks the life out of everybody....even post surgery. That may not change for you.

Good luck. You'll be on the loser's bench soon.

You're better than me Chad- I walk upstairs and want to lay on my bed. . I totally get it and you are almost there. I think we will be doing pre op at the same time. Now if that isn't surreal I don't know what is.

Now I really HAVE to put up a more recent profile pic of myself. I don't know about you' date=' but I'm getting tired of seeing myself in that pic looking pregnant in that awful red shirt, pretending Morgan Freeman is my homosexual life partner.[/quote']

***giggle***

Seriously? I inspire you? Wow! That's the best compliment I've gotten in a LONG time!

Now I really HAVE to put up a more recent profile pic of myself. I don't know about you' date=' but I'm getting tired of seeing myself in that pic looking pregnant in that awful red shirt, pretending Morgan Freeman is my homosexual life partner.

I'm going to Coney Island tomorrow with some friends, looking forward to riding the roller coaster without worrying about derailing it. Maybe I'll take some pics of myself to update my profile.[/quote']

I can't wait to ride the coasters again, used to go to Orlando all the time. Hope u had a lot of fun!

Walmart just sucks the life out of everybody....even post surgery. That may not change for you.

Good luck. You'll be on the loser's bench soon.

Thanks!