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gowalking    10,790

gowalking
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Posting this to inspire anyone surfing the topics on this site. One year ago, I was 267 lbs. and in a very bad place physically and emotionally. I had the lapband surgery in January because I had no other choice. My mobility was in jeopardy, I was in tremendous joint pain, and my world was shrinking because of it. There was way more that I couldn't do rather than what I could do.

The big issues have been addressed in that I had the joint replacement surgery I needed once I got below 200 lbs. I've also noted that I'm no longer in fear of things like airplane seats, chairs with arms, theater seats, etc.

Well...last night I went to dinner and we were taken to a booth that I could see was tight. As my weight loss is still pretty new, I said a silent prayer and slipped into the seat. Not only did I fit fine, we moved the table closer to me so my dad would have some extra room.

When I got up after dinner was over, I looked back at the booth again, and simply said to my mom that a year ago, I'd have never fit in there. She agreed, and then the moment was over. But it still resonates with me. I feel like I have my life back. Not entirely yet....I'm still in a process and not finished by any means. But...again...I feel normal and that is awesome.

For all you folks not where you want to be yet, or struggling, this post is for you...to inspire and to let you know that you can, and will succeed.

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Bandista    7,466

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What a great feeling to slide in and out of that booth! Congratulations on your weight loss and accomplishing the LB surgery as well as the hip replacement. It shows that it is all possible -- I'll bet a year ago you could not imagine being where you are now. One step at a time......

BEST WISHES TO YOU!

PS -- on your way home soon?

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gowalking    10,790

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yes as a matter of fact, I'm heading home tomorrow. looking forward to being home, not looking forward to the cold weather though....

What a great feeling to slide in and out of that booth! Congratulations on your weight loss and accomplishing the LB surgery as well as the hip replacement. It shows that it is all possible -- I'll bet a year ago you could not imagine being where you are now. One step at a time......

BEST WISHES TO YOU!

PS -- on your way home soon?

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Watchershrink83    61

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Thank you so much for posting this. I so needed the encouragement, I've been banded just over a month and was starting to feel down. But your words have given me hope, so I thank you greatly!

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KAATNS    1,473

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What a great post! Congrats to you!! :)

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chasingadream    1,311

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Great post and wonderful success on your part.

I am beginning to request booths now myself....it is a great feeling to know that you can now fit into a space that was always to snug before!

Good for you...hope you are feeling great after your hip replacement!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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