Thought this might be kind of fun if everyone talked about the things that they hated from before their surgery, that they hope to never have to deal with again. Here are mine:

Going on an amusement park ride and praying that the restraints would buckle across my stomach.

Never had to use an extension on an airplane, but some of the commuter jets made me nervous that I was going to have to ask for one.

Having my stomach hit the steering wheel. I could either move the seat further back and not be able to reach the pedals, or have my stomach rub on the wheel. Grrr...

Having to use an extension on my life vest while we are out jetskiing.

Always finding a reason not to be in the picture!

Having to turn sideways and pull myself, groaning the whole time, out of my car. Still happening despite a 37 pound loss.

Having my car seat belt so tight that I just gave up wearing it, even though I firmly believe in seat belts. I put it on for the first time today and it was ALMOST comfortable!

Wearing a siza 12. Wearing a size 22 is not good. Putting my foot on the chair and putting nail polish on my toes is a good thing. Bending over and barely able to breathe while trying to put nail polish on my toenails is not fun.

Having people say to me, "You shouldn't lose any more weight" is a very nice thing to hear. Of course I know its not true but I like hearing it.

Having to turn sideways and pull myself, groaning the whole time, out of my car. Still happening despite a 37 pound loss.

Having my car seat belt so tight that I just gave up wearing it, even though I firmly believe in seat belts. I put it on for the first time today and it was ALMOST comfortable!

I am still pre WLS. Having my consult this Thursday. I am short so weight goes to the middle so I have experience the amusment ride restriction, seat belt and getting in and out of my car in the garage. I am looking forward to loosing more than just 15 pounds and gaining it back!