Some things to look forward to

This post may seem like a major whine-fest but it's not meant to be that way.  I just want to get down the things that bother me due to being overweight.  I need to write it down because I suffer from massive CRS (can't remember shit) and when I get down on myself for not loosing fast enough I want to be able to look back and see the progress I've made :)     So if you don't want to listen to my aches/pains stop now lol.

Physical symptoms:

• back hurts most of the time - I can't hardly stand at the sink long enough to do dishes (and that means rinse and put in dishwasher!) because my upper and lower back start to hurt so bad
• ankles hurt ALL the time
• knees are starting to hurt
• feet hurt - wear flipflops all the time, heels are out of the question.  In winter I lived in Nikes until I discovered Roper mules (look like boots when on with pants)
• right hip starting to give me trouble
• tired of that "stiff" walk whenever I get up, either from sitting from just a few minutes to first thing in the morning.  It hurts!
• constantly retaining fluid, my finger,s hurt from it and I'm sure it's from eating crap because it's so much better since I started preop diet
• can't walk from the house to the car without being short of breath, much less exercise
• tired alllll the time
• shin splints
• snore

On a positive note, things I want to be able to do

• sit with my legs crossed
• shop in regular sizes
• be able to wear a pair of Fat Baby boots
• for some odd reason I want to be able to run!  Not sure why, never was able to as a kid, and I was very thin until my late 20s.  Always got that awful side pain and had to stop.
• wear a watch
• not be consumed by my next meal and/or snack, I'm tired of it ruling my life
• share a hotel room with friends at quilt retreats without keeping them awake all night
• feel good about myself again

So there I go.  Will probably have to edit to add to each list and I remember things. :)