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In addition to what others have already mentioned, here's my list.

Pulling weeds in my garden.

Sitting on the floor and easily standing up again.

Wearing my wedding ring.

Tying my shoes.

Walking up stairs without getting winded.

Bending down to pick something up.

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Wearing my first bikini in my life this summer after losing 150+ pounds and having completed my panni & abdominplasty. I feel like a literally new person!!!!

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Ride roller coasters and zip lining with my kids

Tie my shoes

Cut my own toe nails

Swimming without a shirt

More activities with my family

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Crossing my legs!

Wait - oh crap, seriously? I just tried it and I CAN! :D

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Crossing my legs!

Not worrying about airline seat belts!

Shopping in the Woman's department!

Not having to stand in the back for photos!

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Looking fantastic to all of my exes (and new suitors)

Liking (loving) who I see in the mirror

Not having to second guess my clothing size while shopping

No longer sweating because I'm overweight

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I've always been a t-shirt person. I've never worn really fashionable clothes because I hate the way everyone looks on me. I told myself though, after I revise to the sleeve (currently I have the band which I'm having problems with) when I start having to buy new clothes I WILL NOT buy t-shirts. I'm going to go to Old Navy and buy fashionable clothes. Nothing to crazy, but nice clothes. That is what I'm going to look forward to.

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I agree with all of the above, especially not sweating. I noticed how gross I feel with all of the excess insulation. Less pain in my joints and just shopping and feeling more confident!

Okay, but not to sound dumb, but what is ONEderland that ppl keep referencing? Is it weight in the 100's? Did I just answer my own question?

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Walking at the beach without huffing and puffing and not sweating so much!

Hiking, kayaking and so much more. 10 days out and it's going to be an epic summer

Most look forward to being active with my 5 year old!

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Getting rid of my granny's(underwear).

Crossing my legs

No back pain

Less joint pain

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Sitting with my legs tucked under me.... I actually did this at the movies in a movie theater seat yesterday! So comfy and awesome. :)

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Getting up off of the floor...on my own...without using furniture to push off of....

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I'm 8 mos post op and have already had great things happen...but what I'm looking forward to now...

-Rollercoasters with my teenage daughter

-not being embarrassed to walk to and along the shoreline when I'm on the beach.

-reestablishing my old great sex life and feeling great about my new body

-shopping in the regular clothing sizes...first time recently!

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