Hi Ladies,

I started out a size 26 and am cruising down into a 20. For those of you ahead of me in the journey, approximately what clothing size did you wear when you noticed you were crossing your legs comfortably? My legs cross in comfortable chairs, but not in "waiting room" or "office" chairs just yet. How long do I have to wait? To me, that's going to be one of the greatest NSV's....

Thanks!

As I sit here at the computer desk in my size 16s my legs are crossed. Who would have thought it would be a big deal? I always show it off to my friends. "Hey, guys check this out! See, my legs are crossed. Cool right?" :nervous They thinkg I'm an idiot!

Thin people totally don't get how big of a deal this is to us. I started at 18/20 and am now 14/16 (3 months from surgery). I can comfortably cross my legs now. One direction is more comfortable than the other, though. I try to remember not to sit too long like that because it really isn't the best way to sit for circulation and stuff, but when I am somewhere that I have to sit and my legs can be seen, it's really cool to be able to cross them in a ladylike way!

Truly one of my first big NSV's.

This is a fun conversation. I'm a 16 and days of crossing my legs comfortably are closer every Sunday when I wear a dress to church, but, my foot hits the back of the chair in front of me. I'm waiting for it to swing comfortably towards the floor. I thought I was the only one that thought of these crazy things.

i started out at a size 26/28 and now i am down to a 22 and i can cross my legs and i feel good that i can cross them!!!!!!

I could always cross my legs but I am tall. I imagine the shorter you are, the harder it is.

I was a size 14/16 last year and could cross my legs uncomfortably, and now I am a 20 and don't even bother. It bothers me a lot that about 5 months ago I could if i had to. now i feel like a man in a dress. Isn't this board great! I could never ever admit that to others. I have a hard time admitting it to myself.

I can't remember the last time I was able to comfortably cross my legs like a woman. I always cross them like a man does because my belly and thighs get in the way if I try it the other way. I can do it, but my legs start to hurt after a couple minutes from the strain of trying to hold them together.

Seriously, I've read this on Weight Loss Surgery websites for years - but don't get it.

Even though I was obese, I never was unable to cross my legs so I have no idea of at what point it becomes impossible. Of course I'm really tall and had really long, thick legs. So even when I was obese, maybe I was good at hauling all that flab and just moved them around really well.

Interesting thread.

I think Fauxnaif and NewSho really hit upon it. Weight isn't the only factor, height has something to do with it too.

I am in the middle.... I use to be able to cross them at a larger size then others who were much shorter then me, and while "fluffy" wearing a smaller size then me. However, at the size I am now, I couldn't do it. At the same time my bestfriend, who has me by about 5 in. in height, yet wears the same size as I do, can.

As for me, I can't wait until I can comfortably cross my legs (without them sticking a mile high) again, too!

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Chris

This is definately a goal for me too. I fantasize about wearing a pretty skirt with tall high heel boots and being able to sexily cross my legs... Being vertically challenged, I have a ways to go...

I tend to think that flexability plays a role as well. I mean of course when you have rolls in the way...flexible or not there will be things you can not do. I can cross my legs but I can not double cross them anymore and that I am looking forward to. Well that and Yoga Poses!

wow, great thread! its funny how the same thing motivates lots of people. i havnt crossed my legs in years!!!!and will Celebrate the day it happins. I also would love for my boobs to stick out farther than my belly, i hate my big belly! I would also love for my belly to not touch my thighs when i sit. I am scheduled for sx on the 5th of december and am looking so forward to all these milestones as well as many others i dont evan remember!

Good luck to all!!

Julie

I also would love for my boobs to stick out farther than my belly, i hate my big belly! I would also love for my belly to not touch my thighs when i sit. Julie

:biggrin1: YOU AND ME BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love the first post of the day when I can see my ticker go down! :clap2:

19 days to surgery!!!! woohoo! :whoo:

Congrats on just a mere 19days until the big day, I have 13 and am soooo excited. Do you have to start the liquid diet soon? I am on day 3 and it is finally getting a little easier, I have learned some tricks on the Protein shakes thank god!! Good luck with your preop diet and the sx. BTW where are you having your sx done? Im in az and having it done in Tempe.

Julie :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: