To those of you like me who are pre-op or just recently post-op, what are you most looking forward to about losing weight?

I have battled my weight since a small child so it's hard for me to even imagine what it will be like to be thin (or at least: not obese). I'm looking at pics and trying to remember the brief windows of normal weight when I was a teen or early 20s (I'm 42 now).

* I want to have a WAIST again. I used to wear BELTS when I was 14. I can't wrap my head around this but I'm trying to believe its possible for me....

* I want to wear heels again (sometimes, when I feel like it)

* I'm looking forward to not walking into a room on defensive, feeling at a disadvantage because I am a "fat woman" -- I want to walk into a room and meet new people and just be me

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I am looking forward to being able to go shopping and not having anxiety about what fits and what wont. or not wanting people to see me walk in to the notoriously plus size store and STILL being the largest person shopping there.

I am also looking forward to having more confidence and not having anxiety about meeting new people. Also, eating in public and not having people judge me for what I eat.

There is just so much I can think of..

Surgery 10/31

HW- 404.8

SW-369.2

CW-346.1

Everything, mostly activities. Being able to fit in a normal size chair without feeling uncomfortable. Flying on a plane again, traveling with my son. Disneyland rides omg can't wait.

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@@smyleetn my goodness!!! how could I forget the rollercoasters and rides at theme parks! thats a BIG one. lol

Im looking forward to not being the bighest person in all the pictures

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I'm looking forward to all the cute dresses I'll be able to wear in the summer:)

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Walking long distance with my husband. Walking in a grocery store. Getting into my clothes and look good. Helping others and sleeping good after exercising during the day. Enjoying myself even when others don't. Loving me more.

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What wonderful feedback! You are getting me excited. I also look forward to fitting into chairs again. Not having chairs/couches cut off the circulation in the back of my thighs.

I miss shopping at Eddie Bauer...can't wait to do that again!

I look forward to finally taking that paragliding lesson that I've wanted to...

And one word come summer: SHORTS!

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Im looking forward to not being the bighest person in all the pictures

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Right ?? Me too

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Pretty much all that has been said here already:

-being able to fit into chairs

-being able to wear a belt, or anything that ties around the waist

-wearing pants/skirts that don't have an elastic waistband

-wearing cute dresses, and connected to that, being able to wear heels on occasion

-not having to face the subtle discrimination that exists everywhere - being passed over for promotions, not being invited out for social events, getting sidelong glances on the subway, people who look away when I smile or greet them on the street

-since I travel a lot, the airline seat is a real problem for me, as I am very pear-shaped and spill over no matter what. For my upcoming surgery in Mexico I've booked a business class seat because I know that I will not fit into a 17-inch seat, and even if I'm willing to try, I don't want to do it post-op when I'm flying back home. The cost of the ticket is almost the same cost of the surgery, but that's something I already planned on when considering the surgery. To make a long story short, I'm looking forward to not having to worry about fitting into my seat, or whether I'll be able to let the tray down so I can eat or use my computer, and hopefully never having to raise the armrest again.

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-being healthier, stronger, and knowing I have made, and am making, better choices for my mind and body

I can begin to walk without a walker or cane .

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I'm losing weight so slowly and I'm very depressed. I have chronic back pain and until I lose more weight, I cannot exercise due to the pain. I started pre-op liquid diet 10/5 and had the sleeve surgery 20/20. That is almost 2 2 months and I have only lost 27 pounds. I only eat 500 or 600 calories a day. I'm always hungry, but I won't eat. I eat lots of protein. Other people have lost 50 pounds at this point. Is my surgery a failure?

Looking forward in seeing a healthier me , able to walk without my knees hurting. Who knows maybe date again.

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I have always wanted to have a tiny feminine waist. I don't recall ever having that. I would also like for my fiancé to be able to lift me up in his arms and not be terrified of hurting his back. We wear dresses at home and I have always loved to dress femininely but my shape has always made me look like a pregnant grandma so I would love to look my own age for a change.

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I'm losing weight so slowly and I'm very depressed. I have chronic back pain and until I lose more weight, I cannot exercise due to the pain. I started pre-op liquid diet 10/5 and had the sleeve surgery 20/20. That is almost 2 2 months and I have only lost 27 pounds. I only eat 500 or 600 calories a day. I'm always hungry, but I won't eat. I eat lots of Protein. Other people have lost 50 pounds at this point. Is my surgery a failure?

I was in alot of pain when this started i could not even stand long enough to cook dinner for my family or walking less then a minute hurt extremely it felt like my entire back would stiffen and i could not move my legs . My NUt gave me the best thing ever. Sit down excersizes. Not sure of your weight but i was 450 at the time she gave me a list of sit down exercises i danced in my chair i did leg lifts and arm lifts even crunches and they helped alot in losing the weight and getting to a place where i can walk. Im 425 nowand still ajvent had surgery but i can walk for about 5 mins before the stiffness comes. It may not seem much to most peoplebut ot was a huge accomplishment ro me and its a long way from 3o seconds. I wish you continued success in your journey. We may not be where you want to be but thank God we are better than where we were. Oh yeah pain pills before my workouts helped alot as well

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Edited December 4, 20169 yr by ThinJenne

Seeing stairs and not caring at all if anyone's behind me, because I can now, finally, climb them without stopping for air.

Roller coasters, or any amusement rides in general. I've had to pretend my whole life that I was just scared of the heights or the speed. No, I was just scared of waiting in line only to not fit on the ride.

To not feel awkward standing next to anyone that's super skinny, even my sister. It's a constant nagging in my brain that says that they have to also find me disgusting, you know?

I'd love to look forward to clothes shopping.

Really, just in general, I'd like to not always be depressed.

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Edited December 5, 20169 yr by K1V990