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Maddysmom

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Flying high......
« on: January 17, 2011, 01:27:06 PM »
Hi FTS family!
This may seem trivial to some, but for any of you who have been morbidly obese.....you will understand.  I had the opportunity to fly to West Palm Beach Florida with my daughter this past weekend.  Due to my weight,  I haven't attempted to board an airliner in almost 15 years now!  I was SO nervous that either I wouldn't fit in the seat or that I wouldn't be able to fasten the seat belt.  Walking from the gate down to board the plane, I was in panic mode...the sense of dread just came over me!
Well.....I am THANKFUL to say that I fit in the seat just fine and I was SOOO relieved when I was able to buckle that seat belt!! ....Thanks to FTS and the Good Lord!!  This was a major accomplishment for me!  Now I feel like the sky is really the limit!!  If the losing continues.....I may be at an amusement park and on a roller coaster by this Summer!!  I'm so happy!!! .....and I had a great weekend in Sunny South Florida too!! 
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2011, 01:38:27 PM »
That is great Maddysmom!!!  How wonderful for you!!!
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 02:06:16 PM »
You go girl!!!! Roller coasters are waiting!!

Front Row Riding The BEST Roller Coaster EVER, THE GRIFFON
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 02:11:12 PM »
So happy for you Maddysmom ,this summer you will be a new woman !!!!! Well you probably already feel like a new woman with the weight you have lost .
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 02:44:18 PM »
Thanks everybody!  ...and WOW Doug!  What a cool video!  I got butterflies in my stomach just watching that!! ha ha   :o
Summer.....here we come!   :D  
« Last Edit: January 17, 2011, 02:46:07 PM by Maddysmom »
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 03:05:33 PM »
Hi Maddysmom!  :)

If your story would seem trivial to anyone reading it, then they don't belong here!

Those of us who have not yet reached our goal, have our own crosses to bear due to our excess weight.
Usually, those crosses are heavier for those of us who are heavier.

I never had a big problem getting into an airline seat and buckling the belt. But it was challenging!
Those seats were a tight fit. And on long, crowded flights, I often felt much more uncomfortable due to my size.
I have not flown for some time now.
But I expect that on my next flight, I will fit into the seat far better than I have before.

Thank you so much for such an inspirational testimony of how your life is changing thanks to F2S!
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 03:40:04 PM »
I wish I could ride a roller coaster!  :o
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 04:24:57 PM »
Maddysmom I know just what you mean, I have been there afraid or having to ask for the belt extension. I am SO HAPPY for you!! Way to go!!  Have you been to the movies lately? I bet those seats are comfy now too! :)
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 04:36:23 PM »
Trivial?  Give me a break!  This is major!  Very happy for you!
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 04:52:17 PM »
Congrats! This is a great milestone! :)

For me, just being able to wear a belt again was a big deal.

Enjoy your travels!
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 07:41:10 PM »
Thanks everybody!  You folks are GREAT!
Oh and Sherri...YES!!!  I went to a movie a couple weeks ago, and it was SO much better!   
   
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 05:46:59 AM »
How Cool Gurl!!!!...And yes it is a Big Deal....But Really...A ROLLER COASTER?!!!!...So you want to be skinny and BRAVE?....lol....Keep it up gurl....
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2011, 03:49:35 PM »
Maddys mom I am SO happy for you!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2011, 04:48:49 PM »
Thanks Doreen & Umpa!  Maybe bravery will just come automatically with "skinny"! ...Though I still have a long way to go to find out.

Umpa.....OMG!!!  I LOVE my new Bakery Ebook!!  The pictures just make my mouth water!!  You guys did a GREAT job!!             
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Re: Flying high......
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2011, 07:21:27 PM »
Congratulations, maddysmom.  That's a thrilling accomplishment. I know that dread and anxiety - such a relief to feel "normal" and lose those worries one by one.
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