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I'm so happy. First bath in a couple of years. (Don't worry I did have a shower)

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bowlinginthesun · 17/06/2026 18:43

My weight got so bad in 2024 that my knees couldn't support me getting in and out of the bath.
Today I am down to 82.2kg which is still on the heavy side. I started at 142kg. I did it slowly and have had good and bad days (weeks).
I loved having a bath but couldn't stand the pain in my knees.
I thought I'd try today and I got in and out amitidly not without some ache but I didn't struggle.
DH was downstairs just in case I needed a hand. If this isn't an incentive for me to loose more weight.

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TwiggyShrimp · 17/06/2026 18:47

Congratulations!!! I love non-scale victories! I hope you enjoyed every single moment! You deserved it!

bonkersbongo · 17/06/2026 18:48

That’s a massive achievement! Stock up on the radox x

Flamingmentalcats · 17/06/2026 19:51

Well done, that is amazing. Love a good bath. If you can, treat yourself to some lovely bubble bath. I got a cherry one from Homebargains that smells so nice

KimTheresPeopleThatAreDying · 17/06/2026 19:54

That’s brilliant! So happy for you

Shelleyblueeyes · 17/06/2026 19:55

Well done you.

Yes massive incentive to keep going.
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SliceofTosst · 17/06/2026 19:56

Did you have some lovely bath salts/smells?

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bowlinginthesun · 17/06/2026 20:00

@SliceofTosst I had to use DH's but will be buying some this weekend.

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ScubaSteven · 17/06/2026 20:11

This is amazing! Until someone has been overweight and unable to do simple things like this they will never understand how wonderful it is. Congratulations!

WhisperingAngelisnotbad · 17/06/2026 20:38

I love a good bath. Especially with Waitrose grapefruit/ clementine or Baylis/Harding rose/ geranium bubble bath

CarelessWimper · 17/06/2026 21:10

That’s a fantastic nsv. I hope you are noticing lots more of them and it’s an amazing amount of weight to loose so congratulations! I hope that you are proud of yourself and find lots of ways to celebrate x

FeelingSadToday1 · 17/06/2026 21:22

Incredible loss OP and amazing achievement. I get that felt so good!

Empress13 · 17/06/2026 21:37

The small things in life feel so good don’t they 😁

Ineedanewsofa · 17/06/2026 21:39

That’s brilliant @bowlinginthesun, spoil yourself with some lovely bath stuff to celebrate!

Hedgesgalore · 17/06/2026 21:46

Well done on your wl, there's nothing like a nice bath 😁

Ours is very deep, I go in but getting out is always a "here we go again" moment, I need to lose weight, portion control is my downfall

Okiedokie123 · 17/06/2026 21:51

That’s a fabulous weight loss result. Well done!

Why would you need a shower as well as a bath? One or the other is fine.

Ohcrap082024 · 17/06/2026 21:55

Well done @bowlinginthesunnow time to treat yourself to some fab bath goodies.

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bowlinginthesun · 17/06/2026 22:02

@Okiedokie123i couldn't get in the bath as I couldn't get out. So I've not had a bath for 2 years.
But I did shower every day

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Okiedokie123 · 17/06/2026 22:42

bowlinginthesun · 17/06/2026 22:02

@Okiedokie123i couldn't get in the bath as I couldn't get out. So I've not had a bath for 2 years.
But I did shower every day

Im SO sorry @bowlinginthesun Ive had a stupidly long day! I misread and thought you meant you'd had both today....... not what you actually meant which is the obvious......during the last couple of years, whilst not able to have a bath you have had showers!

<head desk>

TheChosenTwo · 17/06/2026 22:46

Well done op, absolutely brilliant progress and what a reward!
Ive been on WLI to assist me in my weightloss journey, I’ve always had baths but the first time I let the plug out and the water just all drained out without my body causing a dam-like build up of water behind me was such a milestone moment and I’ll never forget the feeling of wonder.
You carry on enjoying the beauty of a lovely
hot soak, load up on the bubbles if you like them, dd bought me one of those shelf things that sit across the bath for a birthday and I love lying there watching something on my phone - so indulgent!

suki1964 · 17/06/2026 22:56

What a brilliant non scale victory

My major one was cutting my toenails - neatly - nut just hacking and hoping for the best

nocoolnamesleft · 20/06/2026 10:10

You’ve lost a third of your body weight. That is absolutely inspiring!

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