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Im starting a thread on things you cant wait to do/accomplish after surgery..

I can't wait...

  • for that moment where I don't have to use a beach towel after a shower!
  • till I can ride my bike with my daughter without my tire going flat the moment I hop on the bike!
  • to give my daughters a bath with out running out of breath!
  • till I can take my boyfriend out on a date to his favorite place Six Flags without being in fear that the security lock on the roller coaster wont fit me or I wont fit in the seat period!
  • till I can play hide n seek with my daughter and be able to run without feeling like I'm about to collapse!
  • till food is no longer something I seek for comfort yet only for necesity because my body needs nutrients not because my emotions need to be fed!

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Have sex standing up. I had surgery 5(almost 6 months ago) I haven't been able to try this yet. Need a few more pounds to go.

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I am less than 3 weeks post-op but i have lots of things i'm looking forward to:

-being able to buy/wear boots that'll fit over my calves

-flying and not having to get a seatbelt extender

-hike with my friends without wanting to die

-wear shorts for the first time in ???

-shop in a store that isn't just for big girls

-go to an amusement park and ride a roller coaster and not being afraid i won't fit and being miserable standing on my feet all day.

-buying a bra at Victoria Secret!

Important things to remember on a day when i am missing friends, family and food.< /p>

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I am looking forward to:

*Not being smushed in diner booths

*Being able to walk into any store and not have to worry if they carry my size

*Do Zumba again

*Get out of my knee brace for the first time in 2 years

*Be able to buy boots that fit over my calves

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I want high boots

I want to go to Kennywod (local amusement park)

I want to not be the biggest woman in the room at my business meetings

I want people not to assume anymore the fat girl is tired and needs to eat. (Yes this happens)

I want to not fear eating in public and enjoy the meal and conversation

I want to not panic a month before and event about what I am going to wear or try to find something in my size that is not hideous or 100 a piece for crap clothes (LB you suck).

Ok I feel better now lol. :-)

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@worm - you're in the Pittsburgh area? I live about an hour north of Pgh.

Things that I have thought about...

[*]not having to request a table at a restaurant because I can't fit into the booth

[*]the seat belt extender is also another thing I'm looking forward to

[*]not having to put my seat all the way back in my car to make room for myself

[*]not having arthritis pain in my knees or feet

[*]be able to walk into clothing stores my friends go into and not be looked at like in crazy

[*]go on a date (never been on one)

[*]save money because I won't be eating more than what is necessary

[*]being able to see my feet when I look down!!!

The list could go on and on haha...

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I cant wait til..

No seat belt extender

Fit on any ride

Shop at any store

Not be the only big girl in a group

Wear heels and not afraid they will break

Be more comfortable making love 2 my husband

Be able 2 have a baby

Not have the fat rolls out of the bra

And so much more

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Aayers: yep. In the Beaver area.

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I love this!

I want to be able to:

Shop in a normal store(so sick of shopping in a speciality fat store)

Wear shorts and a tank top!

Feel positive about life again!

Be able to keep up with my daughter!

Go running

Wear high boots and a pair of heels

And not be the biggest in my family.

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I can't wait to...

Wear boots that go over calves

Fit in a booth without pushing back table

Wear shoes that are not "wides"

Not need seat belt extender on flight

Buy clothes in regular department

Be able to cross my legs

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Fly on an air plane with out fear of being kicked off or made pay another ticket.

Not Pay double for my clothing just because it's plus size.

Go to an amusement park and ride every thing

Go rafting again

Wear heels , dress shoes

Preserve my joints from further destruction due to my auto immune disorder and weight

Not be sweaty all the time

Feel comfortable in my own skin

Feel healthy!

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Beable to play with my 8month old twins and 3year old and not be exausted

Fit into booths

Clothes :)

Run!!

Just have more energy.

Go for hikes

Soooo many things! The main this is be healthy and to play with my babies!!!

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I'm looking forward to:

A bubble bath ( my doc says I have to wait a week after surgery)

Mud run

No more plus size anything!

The double chin...gone!

Energy to keep up with my 5 year old

Flat belly

Shopping in a regular store for regular sized clothes

More active days

Hiking the AT this summer! Yippie!

Not feeling sluggish

Being fit and healthy!

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I can't wait to:

Shop at a mall again

Go dancing and not feel everyone is staring

Wear VS anything!

See my feet

Go down in shoe size due to width

Get into a bathing suit/ go swimming again

Fit comfortably in a bathtub

GO ON RIDES!!! (6 flags)

Different sex positions ;-)

Wear a skirt or dress and feel sexy

Go running, jumping, hopping skipping anything! Lol

Oh and get more tats

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I'm looking forward to:

A bubble bath ( my doc says I have to wait a week after surgery)

When was your surgery? Mine was Dec 18.

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