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I think my Bucket List is a bit modest.

I looked forward to:

  • not having to pull my seat belt all the way out to get it to click!
  • getting up off the floor without assistance.
  • being able to walk more than 10 or 15 minutes without my feet hurting
  • being able to eat a "normal" portion of food and walk away satisfied

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I had on my bucket like to be able to walk up and down the stairs with out having to hang on and hold everyone up. I am now finally able to do this, my next thing on my list is to be able to get back on a bike and ride it, even if it is just at the gym. We have already planned a cruise for next December 2016, and I want to be able to wear a dress where I don't have to wear spanks.

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Hot air balloon ride, parasailing, 2017 trip to Rome, whitewater rafting, wearing a tank-style bathing suit to the beach and swim with the dolphins!

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1. I want to take a picture with my husband in his police uniform and be proud to hang it up in the house.

2. We're going to Cabo in January and I want to go horseback riding on the beach and swimming with the dolphins.

3. I want to be able to open my closet door and have my pick of anything hanging up - without worrying what will still fit.

4. Run a Disney half-marathon or full marathon with friends.

5. Be able to wear a bathing suit and not feel like everyone is laughing at me.

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These are all wonderful!

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I want to travel to Arizona and go on a three day hike to all the beautiful blue-green waterfalls on the Havasupai reservation. You have to hike about 8 miles to get to them and in my current state, it's out of the question. I can't wait to swim in those beautiful waters!! Also getting through a whole Zumba class without stopping to rest and shopping, Shopping and more SHOPPING in "normal" stores :)

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Went boating with my family. They have had their boat for years and I never went because I was too embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. I also took my kids to a Water park. :)

Bucket list:

Shop in normal stores. Check!

Start swimming and running again.

Hike with my kids. Check!

Go on a singles cruise

Start dating again. Check!

Wear heels again. Check!

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I have always wanted to travel to Europe, but I was afraid I would be too tired or not be able to be accommodated well due to my size. I am only 5 months out now, feeling GREAT and I just booked a Europe trip next summer for myself and my husband. Here's to celebrating new life!

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Lived in Alaska for 30 years, only hiked one mountain and just started very easy biking trails. After surgery, I want to hike many more mountains, deep sea fishing, vacation out of the country, triathlon....that's all for now ;)

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  • I'm really excited to go skydiving (I know that I could've gone at my higher weight - but I am saving it as a reward)!!
Also excited to go to theme parks and never have to wonder whether I'll fit in the seats.

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I had many things I wanted to do, have done them, and sometimes still marvel that I can do the most simple things that people who have never been obese take for granted. I still feel like I've been given a gift and I'm grateful, but for me, it's the feeling that I am ENTITLED to do these things, just like anyone, that is the most empowering.

  • Be normal and average, or basic, as my kids say ;)
  • fly without fear of not fitting in seats
  • ride roller coasters, same reason
  • attend summer outdoor gatherings with cheap plastic chairs
  • not have to scope out restaurant seating beforehand to decide if I could go due to seating
  • shop in boutiques and stores that only care small sizes
  • walk/run 5K with friends/family
  • feel free to seek new career opportunities

Not much of a bucket list, I know. But all of that is the foundation to be able to do what I want, when I want, and how I want without the ball and chain of obesity and everything that comes with it. I am now free to do anything that comes up, with or without planning for it. Such freedom is truly a gift!

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-get through an entire soccer game without needing to sub out

-go to business functions and being satisfied with the delicate little portions served instead of dreaming of hoagies later

-getting all the way to work without bringing a beach towel to absorb sweat

-maybe a 5K, 10K, etc..., and actually run it

-going in the pool without a shirt

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My bucket list starts off fairly simple.

I want to be able to have kids before I get too old. I'm 38 now.

I want to fly and go places without worrying about..will I fit in seats, will they hold my weight?

I want to go out and get attention from people cos I look good..not because I'm fat, can hardly breath and take up too much room.

I want to feel confident and not give a hoot as to what folk think.

I want to go shop for clothes and chose what I want to wear rather than having to wear it cos it fits.

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I want to be able to:

Not worry about if a seat will hold me.

Go into any store to shop.

Ride amusement park rides.

Not get winded after 1 flight of stairs.

Run a 5k.

Go for a run and actually run.

Be able to bend over and tie my shoes or paint my toes without discomfort.

Be happy and confident in a wedding dress.

Not have to sit isle seat at games and events.

Not be ashamed when someone sits next to me on the bus.

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