I want to know what everyone's best feeling in the world is post op no matter when you had the surgery.

I am 6 weeks post op, down 33 pounds, the best feeling in the world for me at this moment is giving away my fat clothes!!!

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Shopping in my own closet...I'd not even been in my own closet for a LONG time...I have so many cute clothes that actually fit!

Waking up in the morning empowered & excited about the new day & the events that it holds (..and not worrying abt what I'm going to wear!)

This thread is giving me life!

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I had surgery 28 April 2016 the feeling of knowing I made a decision to improve my life. A big challenge was getting through the pre-op liquid diet and for me it was empowering. I am just excited.

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I have a flight later this week on Spirit. We don't have assigned seats. I'll likely be stuck in some middle seat away from my travel mates.

---and I'm OK with that!!!---

Granted, it'll be more fun if we can sit together, but if it doesn't happen, it's ok. I am small enough now to not have major anxiety about inconveniencing whoever is sitting next to me on planes, theaters, etc.

THAT is an amazing feeling!

Edited May 9, 201610 yr by DaisyAmy

The elation I felt waking up after surgery, was huge. I had a deep hidden fear I wouldn't wake up. I really hate hospitals, I think they are death traps.

2nd to that was fitting on a plane comfortably. The first time in 20 years I didn't feel like I was imposing on other peoples space. It felt great.

Every part of my life has been changed, for the better, thanks to the surgery. No more pain or exhaustion! Lots of energy! A whole new life! The best - feeling that the future is open and full of possibilities versus feeling that my physical condition limited me.

I can relate to so many posts form everyone:

waking up after surgery ( I was nervous)

fitting in the seats in a plane

wearing my small clothes/getting rid of the bigger clothes

I think my best feeling is being able to get on the floor with 20m/o grandson and play and get up without having to call 911

LOVE IT!

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Best Feeling in the world knowing you are in control of your life.

There are many..[emoji4]

Just overall feeling great..

Not worrying if my clothes fit (after a lot of new sizes,clothes)

Bending over comfortably..

Blushing from compliments!

Not feeling deprived of food, which came later.

Losing a little more than goal weight.

Having your Dr. being thrilled & proud of the results..

Not getting so winded at the slightest exertion..

My confidence!!

I didn't need an extra pat down at airport security. Before I had so many bumps and bulges, I'd have to get patted down to make sure it was all me under my clothes. Today, the machine blinked ok and I could just go on my way.

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I believe that "the best" is yet to come..

@@KindaFamiliar

love it!!!

this is true for newbies, in-betweeners and VETS!!!

kathy

My favorite is still the bones. Every time I see or feel a new one I just bubble up with pure elation!

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yes! I was laying on my side the other day and put my hand on my hip and felt this hard thing. Took me a minute to realie it was my hip bone LOL

had a couple of "best" feelings...and I'm still loosing so I know there will be more to come

the first time I went shopping after loosing 100+ pounds. Tried on one size, it was too big. Tried on the next size, still too big, and so on and so on. Ended up going down 6 full sizes.

getting an invite to someone's house and not worrying about what their seating situation is like

I have two weddings coming up and I'm NOT freaking out about what to wear. I'm actually looking forward to going and showing off my weight loss