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Old 04-25-2008, 11:03 AM   #8 (permalink)
Nyn
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Surgeon: Dr. Eric Hahn
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These sorts of goals are so important to me! I'm joining a softball team this year, which I am soooooooo excited about! I also grew up snow skiing and used to be quite good. Then I got too fat to buckle my boots or fit into my snow clothes (even too big to fit into my 6'3" stepfather's clothes!). I bet I could fit into everything now, but it's too late in the season to try. Next winter, though, I will be up there again! Heavenly, here I come!

Like everyone on here, I bet, I have a whole list of "non-numerical" goals. These are even more rewarding than seeing numbers on the scale (which is ticking me off right now!). Airplane seats, roller coasters, etc. I already have gotten to see how well I fit into sharing seats on BART, and in June I'm flying (flying!) to Vegas for my birthday with one of my best friends -- woo hoo! That is definitely something I never would have tried just last year. When I was big, I was practically a hermit, always turning down invitations or avoiding being in a position to have to turn things down. Not anymore!

Another "active" goal is to feel comfortable enough to try any and all new things. I have an adventurous spirit at heart, which I severely curtailed during my obese years. I want to try jetskiing! Go snorkling again in Hawaii! Or just put on a swim costume of some sort (I'll never be a bikini gal, so I'm looking into those cute shorts type outfits) and not be terrified.

I love this life!!
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Lap RNY surgery date: 9/24/2007
Height: 5'8"
338/173 (as of 7/20/08)
most/current
Doctor's 2nd Goal: 160
BMI: 51.4/26.3

165 pounds gone!
Century Club reached 12/29/07!
Doctor's 1st goal reached 4/9/08!
ONEderland reached 5/5/08!
No longer obese as of 5/11/08!


May those who love me, love me. For those who don't, may God turn their hearts, and if he does not turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so I know them by their limping. ~ Irish toast
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