I have been a part of a post talking about what we would not miss after surgery. I thought I would share how my life has changed almost 4 months since surgery and 88 pounds lost.

• I am off ALL diabetes medicine!
• My triglycerides went from 286 to 118 ( I was a heart attack waiting to happen)
• I can sit in a booth anywhere we go
• I can cross my legs
• I can sit on the floor for long periods of time
• I get up out of chairs without it seeming like I need the help from a crane!
• Personal Hygiene is MUCH easier
• I no longer feel like I smell all the time.
• Sex is amazing
• I can wear clothes that have been in my closet for years with the tags still on, because I told myself "one day this will fit."
• I am active with my family. I am no longer a bystander in my own life
• My husband said I inspire him
• My kids can put their arms around me when they hug me
• I no longer need long naps during the day
• I can climb stairs
• I can walk more than 3 miles at a time. Before surgery I could not make it around the block without being incredibly winded.
• I feel more confident
• I have not flown since surgery, but I cannot wait to fly because I know I will not need to carry my seatbelt extender.
• I like looking at myself in the mirror now
• I am planning things that I have never been able to do before because of my size (zip lining, a 5K, amusement parks, etc...)
• I no longer live to eat, I eat to live

I still have almost 100 pounds more to lose, so I cannot imagine how much more my life will continue to change. There has not been one day that I have regretted doing this surgery. As many have said, my only regret is not doing it sooner.

So many on your list would be on mine as well. Some days I just gush to my husband about how great I feel about myself. He was not supportive of my having surgery (since surgery is only for people who need to loose 100's of pounds....), but he is now on board with me. I love pulling old clothes out of the closet and doing "fashion shows" to get his opinion of whether I should keep or donate. All of my high heeled shoes now fit and some require insoles since my feet have clearly gotten smaller. I still take my OTC Prilosec, but I'm off all other presurgery medications. No more high blood pressure, high cholesterol and no more sleep apnea. I just never thought I would ever be thin again and I am so happy with the woman I now see in the mirror!

That is wonderful.... very inspiring and I can relate so much! CONGRATS!! I too am loving my WLS!!! Stay that positive, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy for you.

This is so awesome to hear!