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Hello all! What are the TOP 3 THINGS that you've "reeped", experienced, enjoyed, after your WLS that you DID NOT even think about pre-op?

For example, you may say for #1 that "I can now bend my legs behind my head & I never thought I'd want to do that". (I couldn't think of a better example, sorry! lol!)

The challenge here will be to only list 3 things, but if you just can't hold it in...go for it & list away! I can't wait to see what the responses will be. :-)

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I decided to help coach my daughters softball team- I would have NEVER done that at my pre-op weight. I love being able to help her and not be winded and embarassed.

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1. No longer have to wear poise pads

2. Feel full with so little food even when I am so hungry

3. Keep up with my friend when walking

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1) no longer have to cross my legs when I sneeze or cough!

2) I can have sex in any position instead of just doggy.

3) I get hit on again by men ( sometimes even women ;) )

Sorry for tmi....but it's the truth!

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1) Freedom from the drive for food

2) I can squat without feeling like my eyeballs are going to fly out of my head

3) Tons more energy

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1) There's extra room to move and cross my legs in the movie theatre seats.

2) Planning a parasailing adventure on spring break in a few weeks. Never dreamed that would happen.

3) I enjoy taking long hot baths again, now that my hips aren't hugging the sides of the tub.

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These are just the top 3 things I noticed today...because almost everyday I realize additional perks I never dreamed of.

1. Today my husband said my size 10 "skinny" jeans look way to big! I never thought I'd wear skinny jeans in the first place!

2. When I was rolling around sweating on my purple mat doing (yes actually doing) p90X today I noticed I have really nice knees.

3. That I can do this again tomorrow and have the power and the tools to sustain all the yummy thoughts and feelings I felt today!

Okay so #3 is pretty much a constant for the last 7 months... I Love My Sleeve!

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1. I love the fact that im comfortable tucking in shirts again

2. I love that i don't think about food 24/7

3. I love that I'm in size 6 jeans this weekend

I love this surgery!

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U all are amazing! Your victories are really encouraging me! Thank u so much for sharing. I'm still waiting on approval but one day I will be able to share my TOP 3 THINGS also. Keep sharing everyone please. Thanks!

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1) There's extra room to move and cross my legs in the movie theatre seats.

2) Planning a parasailing adventure on spring break in a few weeks. Never dreamed that would happen.

3) I enjoy taking long hot baths again' date=' now that my hips aren't hugging the sides of the tub.[/quote']

Oh yes...lol...I can certainly identify with the tub senario!

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I decided to help coach my daughters softball team- I would have NEVER done that at my pre-op weight. I love being able to help her and not be winded and embarassed.

That is so precious. It brought tears to my eyes.

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I can run...with out pain.

I do yoga and I love it and I don't feel out of place.

I feel beautiful again.

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