I hope this doesn't come across as frivolous, but I can't help but think about some of these things.

In addition to getting healthy, I can't wait to:

have my husband's arms reach all the way around me

play on the floor with the grandkids

cross my legs

climb stairs without huffing and puffing

tie my shoes without cutting off my own oxygen

sit in a regular lawn chair

shop for clothes in the misses dept.

sit in a booth

dance without worrying what I look like

buy any bracelet in the case

buy something other than perfume at Victoria's Secret

plus many, many more!

What are some everyday activities you look forward to?

going to social acitivites and not being self conscious

painting my tonails without cutting off my circulation lol

running the softball bases without almost dying

wearing smaller bras

wearing shorts and tank tops

cleaning my house

walking the dogs

crossing my legs

BETTER SEX!!!!!

Toofluffy, let me encourage you! At 6 months post op I can do all the stuff on your list (except for the bracelets). And after the initital post op period (and learning the diet)--which is not easy to do-- it has made sense to me. I get it. And now i am 40 lbs from goal. and my weight loss has been slow. but the inches are falling off.

My wedding was Saturday night and I did a swing dance with a good friend of mine- and he legit picked me up! My husband also picked me up during our first kiss!

birdmadgirl, love the last one, haha!

Tink, thank you so much for the encouragement!

ashelaine, congrats on the wedding, and especially for being able to do a swing dance, and being lifted by your hubby and friend. Awesome!

Just bought a new bicycle and have been hiking. Have also done 2 5k's so far this summer (I'm a walker due to back surgery) and have 2 more scheduled, as well as a bike hike. Also, just took some friends to a local tourist area and out-walked everyone in the group for the day! Best of all...I am at a loss about buying clothes. I don't know how to buy clothes not at a plus-sized store. I am really eager to practice, practice, practice though!

Oh...and I forgot to add, I just made hotel reservations in Mackinac City, MI so that I can walk across the Mackinac Bridge (5 miles long) on Labor Day!

i can't wait to be able to just go places and walk again

the county fair

michigan's adventure

dow gardens

the fireworks

i haven't went to any of these places in years because i could barely walk

oh and i want to wear high heels again

and sit in booths

and dance

and ride a bike

and oh definitely have better sex (i got divorced in january so i'm looking for a better partner too, lol)

I just played my DH in a game of basketball. Usually I stand there and throw the ball at the basket and then quit. Not this Time I actually out ran him for the ball after he missed a shot and beat him to the ball. And played a whole game Wow.

Thats what 60lbs lost have done for me. Yay. My Blood pressure went from 170/100 to 109/72 or better.

Oh, At 4.5 months out i too can now do everything on your list except buy any bracelet out the case. Lol

Caint wait for more Skinny sex!

Get to Goal.

What you all said. LOL

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i can't wait to be able to just go places and walk again

the county fair

michigan's adventure

dow gardens

the fireworks

i haven't went to any of these places in years because i could barely walk

oh and i want to wear high heels again

and sit in booths

and dance

and ride a bike

and oh definitely have better sex (i got divorced in january so i'm looking for a better partner too, lol)

"Looking for a better partner"...AMEN to that...lol!!!!

hiking without the feeling of an oncoming heart attack! LOL

Run with my daughters

Feel good about myself

Besides all the health benefits:

I want to finally wear a pair of Levi jeans, its been 13 yrs since I've worn any jeans.

To not HAVE to wear elastic waistbanded clothing.

To cross my legs wo holding it in place with my hand.

Wear heels.

Buy a colorful wardrobe bc now its blk, gray, or full of dark patterns to camo my fat.

To run, if possible, bc I have bad knees, I pray this helps.

To wear a maxi dress wo looking pregnant.

To STOP having to wear exercise or spandex clothing as daily wear but only to exercise in.

Start going places w my family nd not be embarrassed, esp at water parks where I usually take the pics instead of beingin them...plain ole ready to start living!! Gla nd God bless our journeys!!

Wow, I have to agree with ShariM735, "What you all said"!

I can't wait to be able to:

Go to a theme park and not worry about fitting on the rides.

Cross my legs.

Play in the floor with grandkids, then be able to get up!

Fly on an airplane without worrying if I'm going to need a seatbelt extender.

Run in a 5k or half marathon.

Paint my toes comfortably.