My surgery is booked for August 4 and here are some things that I can't wait for or even imagine doing!

1. Crossing my legs

2. Putting on shoes/ runners without discomfort

3. Wrapping a normal towel around me and it fitting

4. Not wearing a seat belt extender on the plane

5. Not worrying about sitting on camping chairs

6. Not worrying about bumping into people

7. My knees not hurting when I walk

8. Loving walking my dogs it's dreadful now

9. Not being ashamed and wondering if people are talking about me

10. To love my body instead of hate it

11. A better relationship with food I currently hate food and what it does to me

I am no expert but I have read plenty of books on the subject (of course YMMV) but the thinner you get the less Protein you will need. Too much protein will stall weight loss once you get closer to goal weight- so will eating processed foods- stall your loss that is. Watch for hidden sugars.

There are many variations to try to get to goal weight: paleo, carb-cycling etc. Most important is "clean eating" At this point you want to build muscle and lose body fat. The more muscle you have the more calories you will burn through out the day.

Back to Topic...Shaving the Legs with ease!

Oh wow! I cannot wait to experience the things mentioned above!! A few of my "can't wait to do's" are: 1. Fitting in a restaurant booth comfortably and not asking for a chair at the end. 2. Polish my toe nails. 3. Not worrying about where to park because I don't want to walk far. 4. Fitting on rides at theme parks. 5. Not having my pants roll down and constantly pulling them up (and my shirts rolling up). I have plenty more but I'm excited to start this new journey ahead of me. My surgery date is July 1st and I'm ready!!!

Edited June 14, 201412 yr by Kimber262

Things I cant wait for...

- my neck not being as wide as my face...AND losing my triple chin!

- having other people hear me breath so loud b/c i'm out of breath

- having my wedding ring fit again!!

- wearing pants W/O an elastic waist!!

- losing the kankles...and gaining ancles!

- worrying my fat belly is hanging lower than my shirt!!

so many things I CAN NOT WAIT FOR!!!

In addition to all those fabulous things, I am looking forward to not getting squeezed when I sit in booths in a restaurant. (And not having my boobs sitting on the table in front of me! That'd be nice. I'm tired of the three of us having lunch together!) And for the arm rest in my car to go all the way down. And to wear something besides black stretchy shorts and Just My Size tee shirts in the summer. Most boring summer wardrobe EVER! Also, I want to get into my husband's pants. Like, literally. I've never been small enough to borrow his clothes, and I SO want to!

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I went out to Chiles the other day for lunch and my boobs did not sit on the table. It was great.

A FEW MORE,

Fitting into single digit sizes

Not feeling ashamed weighing at the doctors

Being a woman men look at, not ignore.

Not running from the camera or mirror

Having fun shopping for clothes.

I can relate to absolutely everything on everyones list. I just can't wait for all the changes. Im over 3 weeks since op. One tiny thing ive noticed my bras fit better!

Things I can't wait for:

Not being the only overweight person in my entire family.

Rocking a two piece bathing suite with ease.

No more "chub rub" on my thighs when i wear shorts. (I actually already accomplished this goal at three weeks out and I still can't believe it)

Working out in cute work out clothes made for girls and not big men's t shirts and basketball shorts.

To hit goal so that I don't have to buy new clothes every other week to fit my changing body. Don't get me wrong I'm loving the new smaller clothes, my bank account however is not loving it.

To buy new winter jeans this fall and not cry in every dressing room because not a single pair in the store fit me.

I have my appt with the surgeon tomorrow to set a date. I'm hoping for surgery in the next 2-3 weeks!

Things I can't wait for:

1) no longer hating myself

2) feeling comfortable in my own skin

3) no longer wishing to be invisible in a crowd

4) no longer looking like a stuffed sausage in my uniform

On a happy note:

- get my sassy back

- rock the self love (which I should be doing now anyways)

- get my sexy butt and legs back

all of those i agree with but also

being a jean size under 20

not having a stomach sticking out

not having neck fat or chubby cheeks (like a squirrel)

not having to wonder "was it because im fat?" when people dont like me/ things happen ect

being able to buy a bra at victorias secret or aerie.

not feeling stressed/anxious when i walk into a skinny people store because i know nothing will fit

not having to buy wide shoes

no knee/back pain

being able to do the birdcage and other yoga streches without my stomach getting in the way

being able to properly do a crunch

having my practice swim suit fit properly over my boobs

not having to feel like people are wondering how a fat person can be a lifeguard

not having to hear people say "You have a cute face"

I am hoping so much to have energy again, and to be able to move more freely. No more rolling out of bed, or heaving myself off the sofa! I could carry groceries in without almost dying! Just to feel healthier and more energetic... What a wonderful blessing that would be...

So I haven't hit a lot of the items I posted but I have hit a few. I head for surgery in less than a week. I'm down 15 lbs in 5 weeks! I can now put my shoes on without discomfort and walk my dogs without pain!

I have hit a lot of these already and it's so surreal!

Booths are a piece of cake now. Stairs are nothing. I'm in a size medium shirt and my old shirts that used to roll up look so long on me.

I can't wait for my 16 inch necklaces to quit being chokers!

I also feel camp chairs are the DEVIL ! They look so supportive then Splat!

I'm also scheduled for 8/4! Amen on the normal towel thing! I love the spa but dread the towels and robes. Lol. I'm looking forward to fitting in a plane seat, not sweating just bc I walked into a different temperature room, not avoiding looking at pictures of myself and being able to have more energy! Best of luck to you!!

Edited July 31, 201412 yr by TRock82

Had my surgery on August 4 and have hit some items on my list! yippee!!!