Reminders of Why My Sleeve is Important

Mar 05, 2012

I want to be able to sit down beside someone without them asking me if I'm ok because I'm breathing so heavy (funny, I don't hear myself until someone brings it to my attention)

I want to be able to bend over and put my socks and shoes on without feeling like I'm going to pass out.

I'd like to be able to go grocery shopping and get a basket because I'm actually going to do a lot of shopping, not because I need it to lean on to keep my back and hips from hurting.

I want to be able to drive my truck without the seatbelt strangling me or the buckle digging into my thigh.

I'd like to go to the movies and not feel like I need to take up two seats.

I want to be able to shop for clothes somewhere other than the 2 places that sell decent plus size clothes. It would be very nice to pay $20 for a pair of jeans at Old Navy instead of $50 for a pair at Lane Bryant.

I want to be able to go to King's Dominion and not have the fear I won't be able to fit on the rides.

I want to be able to go to my Dr.'s office, sit in the chairs and when I stand up, NOT have the chair try to go with me.

I'd like to be able to share a shower with my husband without having to hug the wall because it's not big enough for both of us.

I'd like to enjoy a healthy sex life. (I'll just stop right here for this one LOL)

I'd like to be able to get up from my sofa without having to rock 2 or 3 times to gain momentum.

I want to be able to wear the "come hither" thigh high leather boots, for that matter, I'd simply like to buy a pair of boots that will fit over my calves!

I want to be able to lay on my back without the fat around my neck or my boobies trying to choke me out.

I originally put this down as a post on the VSG forum.  I want to be able to remember WHY I'm doing this for those times when I will think I've lost my mind and made a mistake.  Everyone seems to say the first month is the hardest. I'm hoping these reminders will help me through the rough patches.  Enjoy!


I want to be able to get into some of those really cool yoga positions ( I won't even begin to describe what happened when I tried the last time!)

I want to be able to wear a skirt with stockings and NOT sound like a zipper with each step I take.

I want to be able to end my relationship with my CPAP, not because it needs to be replaced, but because I physically don't need it any more.

I want to be able to get on a scale and it have a fricking 1 as the first number instead of a 2.

I want to go to a dr. appointment and NOT have the need to lose weight be a topic of conversation.

I want to be able to go on long walks with my family and dogs.

I want to go back to the beach without the need of a head to toe cover up.

I'd like to be able to fit into my size 7 shoes that haven't been on my feet in forever because they've become too fat.

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