I read something similar on the post op side but I wondered what were the top ten things/ goals some of you have for your post op self!

Mine

10. Go swimming in the ocean without feeling like a whale

9. Go to family get togethers without small kids staring at my chubbiness

8. Shop at actual stores with confidence.

7. Be able to eat without feeling like the world is staring at me.

6. Look in the mirror and see a face and body that doesn't make me depressed.

5. Take 100 selfies and love them. As of now I have maybe 4... Total.

4. Ride on an airplane. Won't do it now. I'm sparing myself the embarrassment.

3. Buy panties ( SEXY ONES) from a normal store that fit.

2. Go on a vacation as the "healthy Mal"

1. I want to stop lying to my husband and kids. They want to go to amusement parks and cruises...and I tell them I'm scared of heights... When I'm not... I just know I won't fit on the rides and it makes me feel like a huge failure...

Hey guys. had a safe surgery, im home recovering now. The pain is all gone...

6 days post opp and down 12lbs. yippppppy

6 days post opp and down 12lbs. yippppppy

You having any cravings at all? Hope you're feeling great!

You having any cravings at all? Hope you're feeling great!

I am 5 days post op and I haven't had any cravings. My husband got himself some food while I was in the hospital and the smell of it made me sick. I will admit it's really strange watching him eat while I am on this liquid diet. He eats a lot. I can't believe how much food I used to eat. I don't want to go back to that.

My pre op appointments are tomorrow and my surgery is next Monday, 7/7. I'm really inspired by everyone's list, so here's mine:

10. Not have to worry I'm going to break a chair.

9. To shop with my daughter in regular size stores and be stylish.

8. No more chub rub!

7. To sit in theaters, on planes, in church, etc. without infringing on the person next to me.

6. To hike, bike & swim and not have to worry about getting hurt because of my weight.

5. To take pride in my appearance.

4. To feel and look like a strong, determined woman, not someone who feels scattered and weak.

3. To finish a triathlon, half marathon & century ride (not on the same day, lol)

2. More endurance!

1. Knowing that I've finally beaten the single most challenging obstacle I have ever faced, finally!

6 days post opp and down 12lbs. yippppppy

You having any cravings at all? Hope you're feeling great!

hey, no cravings at all. im feeling great and no pain or complications. Really enjoying the liquids especially the fruity popsicles and crushed ice

10. To ride horses again.

9. Not exceed the zip lining weight limit.

8. Fit on a fair ride.

7. Not edit my photos.

6. Wear a bikini.

5. Walk without my thighs chaffing.

4. No more sweating just from looking outside.

3. Not get talked badly about by friends & family because of the weight i've put on.

2. See my tattoo on my hip again.

1. Be 100 lbs. lighter for my wedding day on which i've postponed until i've reached a comfortable weight!

10. Be the mom my daughters can be proud of

9.Stop being considered the big twin

8. To feel beautiful inside and out

7.be healthier

6. To buy matching undies

5. To look awesome riding a motorcycle (it's on my bucket list)

4. To look killer at the beach

3. To get off meds

2.to have more confidence

1.. To find my other half. ( I think bring fat is turning others off, I will be devastated to find out it's really me not my fat)

Love this!!!! I've been making a list to!

1) Be able to play with my son and chase after him!

2) Go to a regular store to shop for clothes and actually fit something!

3) Go somewhere without calling ahead to make sure they have tables since I can't fit in booths!

4) Feel alive!!

5) Be comfortable in my own skin

6) Wear a bathing suit

7) Finish Cosmetology school (mobility issues now)

8) Be Healthy!

9) Run a 5k, then 1/2 marathon then full marathon

10) Be able to buy intimate wear and not feel like a whale!

And many many more!

<p>I forgot all about the lady business area. I haven't had skinny sex since I was 17, I'm 34 now. Heck, I was overweight then too, I was somewhere around 220. Sex in assorted positions would be nice. I know TMI!! My bypass is June 25th.</p>

I agree!!! That should have been higher on my list!! Lol can't wait to have skinny sex LOL

10- waste all my money on beautiful clothing

9- be a fitness freak

8- like mirrors

7- share my sister's clothes

6- Go dancing

5- stand without my legs going numb

4- take a compliment without thinking its a joke

3- fit on a train seat without invading the persons space beside me

2- do something crazy like jump out of a plane

1- like myself

Save your lists! Hang them where you can see them and use them as a way to measure your success! All your NSV's (non scale victories) will be a better measure of success than the number on the scale. Check off each one as you reach it and CELEBRATE each one because it's YOUR hard work and sacrifice that made you successful. Look at your list when you hit a plateau to remind yourself of why you're doing this and how far you've come. The scale is just a number - the things you achieve are your LIFE! :-)

Save your lists! Hang them where you can see them and use them as a way to measure your success! All your NSV's (non scale victories) will be a better measure of success than the number on the scale. Check off each one as you reach it and CELEBRATE each one because it's YOUR hard work and sacrifice that made you successful. Look at your list when you hit a plateau to remind yourself of why you're doing this and how far you've come. The scale is just a number - the things you achieve are your LIFE! :-)

It is so amazing reading everyone's list. I can't believe how similar the struggles are with all of us!!!! Very inspiring

Save your lists! Hang them where you can see them and use them as a way to measure your success! All your NSV's (non scale victories) will be a better measure of success than the number on the scale. Check off each one as you reach it and CELEBRATE each one because it's YOUR hard work and sacrifice that made you successful. Look at your list when you hit a plateau to remind yourself of why you're doing this and how far you've come. The scale is just a number - the things you achieve are your LIFE! :-)

Tho we might be from different walks of life.....we all feel the same struggles. We all FEEL. We HURT. We NEED. WE LOVE and DESERVE to BE LOVED. Dont let the scale control u. Let your personal victories be celebrated and appreciated. God bless all of us!!

10. Be the mom my daughters can be proud of

9.Stop being considered the big twin

8. To feel beautiful inside and out

7.be healthier

6. To buy matching undies

5. To look awesome riding a motorcycle (it's on my bucket list)

4. To look killer at the beach

3. To get off meds

2.to have more confidence

1.. To find my other half. ( I think bring fat is turning others off, I will be devastated to find out it's really me not my fat)

hehehe i absolely love #1. Im also secretely hoping to find my other half