Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery?

[Peggy 53 69]

Wearing panty hose and crossing my legs.....

[Peggy 53 69]

Wearing panty hose and crossing my legs.....

[Lovechunks 18]

Sitting in a booth at a restaurant:)

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

I am still pre-sleeve bit I'm looking forward to being physically active. Running, biking, hiking-things I can't really do in this almost 300 pound body. Also being ALIVE and present for my kids, and being able to play and run with them.

I have been obese my entire life so going shopping with friends and being able to purchase something in the same store as them (other than a necklace or purse) would be amazing!!!

I can't wait to really start my life. Oh the possibilities are endless!

Sheena

[scootergirl 118]

Wearing panty hose and crossing my legs.....

Ha! I hadn't even thought about the possibility of crossing my legs again. It has been decades since I was last able to do it. Your post really made me smile. Thanks.

[lubelu 55]

I can cross my legs.

I don't snore anymore

I can walk into any clothing store and find something that fits.

I feel comfortable wearing heals.

[Smokey 220 110]

Oh the list is long....

I can wear my sisters clothes better than she can!! Hahaha

I can cross my legs

I love taking pictures

I'm working out at the gym regularly

I blend into a crowd ( size wise, not personality)

I'm finally on the road to being HEALTHY!!!

I could go on but I'm sure you all get the picture!! ????????

[K33 87]

I can cross my legs and sit cross legged on the floor. No mean glares from other people in narrow aisles in the store. 30 minutes goes by quickly on the treadmill

[Startfresh359 15]

I'm pre-op and looking forward to buying clothes anywhere and not having to "settle" for clothes. I'm also looking forward to not having to use a sleep apnea machine, being able to jog and run and saving money on food.< /p>

[AddryW 24]

After 10yrs I can look forward to gettin on a roller coaster. Last experience I was told I current ride cuz I was to fat.

[mykeld2 11]

Last night in the kitchen my boyfriend and I were goofing around. He picked me up off the ground with no problem. That's never happened before! I've never even let a man try to carry me anywhere!

[Peggy 53 69]

Last night in the kitchen my boyfriend and I were goofing around. He picked me up off the ground with no problem. That's never happened before! I've never even let a man try to carry me anywhere!

WOO HOO !!!!!!

[denise633 86]

My self esteem is slowly coming back....I have more confidence when leaving the house.....and I love fitting in my clothes that I haven't been able to wear forever....

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Waking up every morning and knowing I have changed my life! Be able to shop with my daughters and try on clothes from the same racks! Seeing the happiness in my husbands eyes simply because he is happy for me! Setting an example for others and giving them hope for their own futures! Going to Disney and fitting comfortably in all the rides and keeping up with my family! Knowing food doesn't rule over my life any more! Kicking some of the eating habits that have plagued me forever and feeling in control of it all! Knowing that I am almost ready to learn how to surf.......and I will do it!! Life is good!

Edited October 11, 2013 by Beach Lover

[superstartover 101]

Confidence