I hope to get my surgery date for the end of March beginning of April. I keep busy watching you tube vids on wls and of course reading everything on this site and elsewhere. In a recent post, I noted that I never had a FB account because I have never wanted to post pics of myself. Well that is going to be changed now. I'm going to do it big! Once I get to goal weight or maybe before if I'm looking as hot as I think I will (haha).

So here's a list of rewards for myself.

Facebook - as soon as I think I'm ready I'm going start posing and friending!

A new wardrobe - (no frickin sizes with an X in it), I want to wear dresses. I decided that's going to be my thing. Now, I never wear a dress unless I have too. Oh you know X...yeah she's has the best dresses!

A new haircut - I have curly hair. Have to make it more attractive. (working on this one now)

Makeup classes - I don't really know how to put this on but I'm going to learn!

I have been hiding for awhile. Eager to show the real me.

Share your list. I can't wait to read what others want for themselves.

Love your attitude! Here's my post: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/360035-the-start-of-my-new-life-in-2016/

And here's my list:

Things I just can't wait for:

- Stamina! Being able to explore all day and not have to stop to rest my aching feet and knees.

- Traveling comfortably. Airplane belts that fit. Not having to squeeze between people in a restaurant.

- Forgoing that first assessment when entering a room where I look around to see if I'm the fattest person there... you know what I mean.

- Summer dresses!!

-Cute shoes and cute clothes. Not having to shop in Lane Bryant for everything.

-If I need something, being able to simply go to the store and get it. Explaining to my boyfriend why I couldn't just go into the mall and get a winter coat was embarrassing. Not being able to buy emergency clothes in Central America.. ugh. Packing light and buying clothes wherever I travel to would be a real possibility.

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-Theme park rides. I love roller coasters, and the last time I went, it was touch and go whether or not I fit in the seat.

-Boots that fit my calves!

-Skydiving

-Being able to do more than a couple sets of stairs without my knees starting to hurt

-Enough room to snuggle comfortably on the couch with my boyfriend

-GoRuck Tough!!

I hope to get my surgery date for the end of March beginning of April. I keep busy watching you tube vids on wls and of course reading everything on this site and elsewhere. In a recent post, I noted that I never had a FB account because I have never wanted to post pics of myself. Well that is going to be changed now. I'm going to do it big! Once I get to goal weight or maybe before if I'm looking as hot as I think I will (haha).

So here's a list of rewards for myself.

Facebook - as soon as I think I'm ready I'm going start posing and friending!

A new wardrobe - (no frickin sizes with an X in it), I want to wear dresses. I decided that's going to be my thing. Now, I never wear a dress unless I have too. Oh you know X...yeah she's has the best dresses!

A new haircut - I have curly hair. Have to make it more attractive. (working on this one now)

Makeup classes - I don't really know how to put this on but I'm going to learn!

I have been hiding for awhile. Eager to show the real me.

Share your list. I can't wait to read what others want for themselves.

This is a great list.

There are some things I count as "rewards" and other things I have done or will do just because I want/need them.

I got my hair cut short not long after surgery. I have worn my hair long for years so it was a big change. I love it.

I bought myself some art glass I like about the time I hit a big milestone so I called it a reward. I am eyeing another piece and am approaching another significant milestone so I may indulge.

At other, less-significant milestones I have been scheduling massages.

I am getting close to a point where getting a pedicure won't be an ordeal, especially since I am undergoing treatment for my lymphedema, so I am looking forward to that.

When I get to goal weight I want to get a personal shopper at a nice store and build a good basic wardrobe. I also want at least one beautiful designer dress.

Other things are on my bucket list and I want to do them as I am able. Especially related to travel and some classes/workshops/conferences I want to attend.

My ultimate reward will be a trip to Hawaii to take surfing lessons and possibly a photography class.

I know those are more like milestones, but they're also rewards to myself. I also want to be a dresses person I might go a little crazy with the clothes.. but I don't even care!

Some of my milestones were:

• no longer being morbidly obese according to BMI chart
• no longer being obese according to BMI chart
• no longer being overweight according to BMI chart
• no longer shopping in plus size department
• shopping in Junior's department
• wearing a belt
• shopping in Victoria's Secret
• getting clothes from my skinny friends that are too small for them
• riding a roller coaster
• people not recognizing me
• being called "in shape"
• being able to do push ups
• being able to run 3 miles without stopping
• being able to do tricep dips

InnerSurferGirl, I have lymphedema too in one leg. Have you found that it improves any with weight loss?

InnerSurferGirl, I have lymphedema too in one leg. Have you found that it improves any with weight loss?

Yes, it has improved with weight loss. Now that I am undergoing treatment it is really improving.