Fat Related Routines You Won't Miss

[The Candidate 3,215]

So this morning after taking a shower, and elbow deep in my usual routine of slathering on the lotion, and slapping on the baby powder, in hopes of reducing friction, I thought, I can't wait until I don't have to do this anymore after I lose the weight.

What fat related routines, patterns, or things are you hoping to leave behind after surgery?

PS: Johnson & Johnson stock is really going to take a plunge after I stop buying the lotion and powder.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

No longer having to plan on how to cut my toenails. Used to be a logistical hassle - leg up, breath, suck in gut, bend, gasp for air No more.

[daveintx 103]

Having to request a table instead of a booth at a restaurant. Pretty sure fitting won't be an issue anymore.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@OKCPirate that's one of mine too - cutting my own toenails!

Walking into a clothes shop and not pushing everything to the side so I can get to the biggest sizes straight away (oh and not hearing across the shop, "We don't do large sizes".

Kate

Edited July 5, 2015 by ukkateuk

[Healthy_life2 8,319]

@@The Candidate

Shaving my legs and arm pits was a chore. My shower is a small vertical coffin.Now I fit in it and I'm hairless! thanks sleeve

[judyoz 240]

so many things......

We now sit in booths again also,

Not being SOB with showering or walking to the bathroom and back

Painting my own toenails

wipe my butt (TMI) I know but it was starting to become an issue

Walking into the convience store and embarrased because all I was buying was chips, doughnuts and soda and it was all for me!!

Ordering a "normal" size meal and taking 3/4 of it home for 3 additional meals.

getting out of a chair without grunting.

Any many more

[The Candidate 3,215]

@@jenn1 Hairless you say! You give me hope.

Oh please Lord make it so! I can't wait to get reacquainted with the parts of my body I haven't even been able to reach or see for the last 20 years!

[CloserToFine 172]

Laying down to sleep at night and not feeling like I'm being strangled!!

[SlimmerKimmer 25]

Painting my own toenails.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Oh I thought of another one! If I never have to purchase a shirt with a cute picture of kittens and puppies I will be thrilled.

I don't know what is about large sized women's shirts but they all seem to come out of the pages of a children's coloring book!

[lauraellen80 854]

Sticking my arms inside my knit tops when I put them on and pre-stretching them out so they fit better.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Sticking my arms inside my knit tops when I put them on and pre-stretching them out so they fit better.

Girl. I used to go so far as to put them over a chair the night before to stretch. Now I put my arms in and it feels as if it's going to be too tight and then it slides right on with room to spare. Size XXL to a medium. Life is good.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hiding. Taking forever choosing clothes which would keep my fat as camouflaged as possible. I don't miss any of that. Here I am -- me. Take me or leave me but I don't hide out anymore. Not feeling judged is a beautiful thing. I can just be myself and not worry now. Hell, I wore a BATHING SUIT (what?) and didn't give it a second thought. Really? Sometimes I wonder if this is all real or if it's just a dream.

I also do not miss dieting. I am not on a diet. I eat well. I make good choices, but thank god I am through with dieting. It didn't work but boy did I work so very hard during those decades when I'd only bounce back with a little more of a gain each time. That is OVER.

I don't miss hunger. In fact (gasp!), I welcome it. I am in sync with my body for the first time in so long. Hunger is a normal thing. It means it's time to eat something. That's OKAY.

[Debbie623 65]

Love this post!

I won't miss not fitting the seat belt in a friend's car.

I won't miss worrying if someone's outdoor plastic chairs will fit my butt, and when I decide to sit on them, I won't miss standing up and having the chair stick to my butt.

I won't miss being uncomfortable in theater seats.

[finediva 979]

@OKCPirate. Hahahahahahaha....tears are running down my face. Too funny!!!!!