We're all looking forward to being our best ,healthiest self after surgery , but I have a few little things that I am absolutely looking forward to. Hopefully,I'll be able to wear my wedding ring again. It's been in a jewelry box for years. I'm also hoping I'll be able to find a decent fitting bra ( or maybe I won't even need one !!! WOO-HOO !! ) I'm looking forward to being able to cut my toenails without my stupid stomach being in the way. I'd love to stop sweating , I always look like I just washed my hair. I'd love to throw out my baby powder and diaper rash cream that I use for chafing . I'm just looking forward to the whole new way of life ! Are there little things you're looking forward to ?
Little things I'm looking forward to
- Thread starter KathyLev
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I know this may sound silly but I'm looking forward to my arms being longer. I realized that I got so round that I can't reach around myself any longer. I will love being able to get dressed without sweating of getting out of breath. I will love putting on shirts that I don't have to stretch out first. I will love putting on a pair of pants with a zipper. Bring able to move around my camper when we go camping. Sitting on the floor and being able to get up. I would love to be able to wear a pretty dress again. Have a reason to want to do my hair and make-up. All these things my sound superficial but I bet several of you have had similar thoughts. Thank you for allowing me to feel normal KathLev
Healthier Me
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One of my goals was to be able to walk into any store & find clothes in my size. I don’t dread shopping like I did before.
I defineatly feel the same way. I can’t wait to wear a dress or skirt.
MelbaM
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I want to be able to go for long walks and maybe run again (bad knee, so probably not- but being ABLE to do it would be awesome!), I too want to put on shirts without having to stretch them out. I don't want to hide from being in pictures. I want to be able to do yoga without my big stomach getting in the way and feeling like a vice is massaging my insides. I want to (TMI here) be able to wipe without it having to be an acrobatic feat. I want to buy clothes in the regular size section where there are SO MANY options. I'm hoping my boobs will shrink and I can wear normal size bras. I want to paint my toenails without pain or my stomach getting in the way. I want to bring my knees to my chest again when sitting. I want off my CPAP machine. I want my cholesterol back to normal and not be pre-diabetic anymore. I want to be comfortable in my own skin without having to use pillows to cover up my gut. I want to fit in roller coasters and go with my sons when they come home. I want to fit better in airplane seats without having to pull the clasp to the very end and still being too tight. I just want to be happy with myself.
ThisOldJenn
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THIS!
ThisOldJenn
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The wiping thing was definitely a motivator to start losing weight. I managed to lose around 85 pounds leading up to the surgery before I plateaued. And I think I cried when I could wipe my butt without feeling like it was a struggle or that I wasn't doing a good job. No shame in looking forward to that!