| Being a WLS patient, I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of my goals with you. I will be marking the ones that I accomplish in bold print. Please check back frequently as I know my life with change on a daily bases! 1. Being able to walk more than a block without being out of breath. (2 weeks post-op) 2. Being able to stand up from kneeling without looking for something to support my weight. 3. Fit comfortably in my bathtub 4. Be able to go to a restaurant and not have to worry about fitting in a booth. (1 month post-op) 5. Shop for inexpensive clothes. (1 month post-op) 6. Having my focus be on something other than food. (1 hour post-op) 7. Not feel like people are making fun of my weight when we are in public. (6 months post-op) 8.Not having my ankles hurt (3 months post-op) 9. Being able to polish my toenails without holding my breath! (5 months post-op) 10. Taking my dogs for a long walk. (2 months post-op) 11. Being able to clean the house without taking breaks. (4 months post-op) 12. Crossing my legs (6 months post-op) 13. Feeling full without overeating. (4 months post-op) 14. Fitting my feet into shoes with straps. 15. Not having chubby cheeks - I can't wait to see what my REAL face looks like! (3 months post-op) 16. Getting new rings because the ones I have now fall off. (4 months post-op) 17. Looking at my entire body in a mirror and being happy with what I see. 18. Selling my 3X Leather coat on Ebay! 19. Feeling sexy. 20. Saving money on grocieries 21. Bras that fit! (4 months post-op) 22. Getting my belly button pierced! 23. Making new friends. (5 months post-op) 24. Bending over and tying my shoelaces. 25. OLD NAVY JEANS! (6 months post-op) 26. Horseback Riding. 27. Short shorts in the summer (6 months post-op) 28. Being able to fit on every ride at Busch Gardens! (5 months post-op) 29. Going to the movies and using the cup holders instead of raising the armrest so I can fit my @ss into the seat! (3 months post-op) 30. Not having to hold my arms up when I shave just to stretch the skin that hangs over my armpit. 31. Losing 100 pounds by my birthday! (June 15) (I actually got accomplished this about 4 weeks early... on May 12th). 32. Get my Diabetes under control. (6 weeks post-op) |
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