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I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

My new favorite is ONE SIZE FITS MOST includes me.
Since I fly a lot not asking for an extension brings a smile every time I put on my seat belt.
Running up the stairs at home without fearing that I might die.
Going up stairs without a planing list so if I forget something no problem going down the stairs again.

hahah let's see how many I can come up with (btw I love the laundry calculation ahhah)
1. I can fit more clothes in a suitcase for trips (or leave enough room to go shopping and bring it all back) bahhahahha
2. I can fit on rollercoasters, airplane seats and any other close or small sitting arrangement without feeling like I'm going to get booted or take over someone else's space
3. crossing legs..def
4. (TMI moment:) better sex, more flexible, more positions...and wearing lingerie with the lights on (you get the drift)
5. I can see my toes, I can bend, sit indian style etc..just overall more flexible
6. I have a major spinal issue in my lower back and the wl has helped tremendously relieving symptoms
But while on topic..here's the things wl has done that I don't like
1. I cant tell the diff between my son (10 yo) and my clothes when folding laundry some times = wasting time ahhaha
2. I can't manhandle my bull mastiff (130 lbs) when he wants to pull on his leash (hey some counterweight is useful hahaha)
3. my children can overtake me in our wrestling matches
4. I have this addiction to buying clothes in the junior section (their clothes CAN BE way cuter lol)
hahaaha

I did not think that loosing weight would change my marriage.
but it has some things are better and some things are worse.
For the better my husbandf likes to take me shopping for clothes he says I look good in everything.
for the bad : i use to do al lthe houswork and cooking and cleaning I now need time wo work out and I"m seeing that ui'm still doing it all I ant my husband jut to help out a little and maybe go for a walk with me before work and he wont. I notice he's gaining weight and i feel like he should be trying tro get healthy with me not gaining weight.

You'd be amazed how long it took a 488lb man to shower compared to a 260lb man!! And, I haven't busted a toilet seat in a very long time.
As for the being cold part I am dreading upcoming winter. I love the 100+ temps even with high humidity.

sure i have had (things i use to do come back and me be able to again) and alot of things i merely took for granted....but what this surgery gave me back again, was me.......i now walk alittle taller (hard when you are only 5'1 haha)...walk with alittle more confidence, no longer looking down/being ashamed..it gave me hope..will and a WANT to live again..........never going back

Yes, the leg crossing is HUGE! I was so excited when I realized I could cross my legs!
Because I started off as a 46W, being able to wear blue jeans at all was a huge milestone for me. I got my first pair when I got down to a 26W. That was the first pair of jeans I'd worn in literally 20 years.
Ok here's a funny one: It used to be if I dropped something while driving, I had to get out of the car and get it from the floor. My stomach was so big it actually touched the steering wheel even when the seat was all the way back. Heck I couldn't even fit into some cars at all. But now, I can very easily just bend over and get whatever I dropped off the floor while still strapped into my seat.

I've only lost about 20 pounds, but I can cross my legs now. I know that prolly seems trivial, but it is kind of cool!!

Lellow I laughed out loud when I read your reply... my jeans ALWAYS worn out in the crotch / thighs from my legs rubbing together when I worn a size 54". I thought i was the only person with that problem.
I love it now that I can shop in a "normal" store but I do find in cooler weather I'm putting on an extra sweater or long sleeves becasue I feel the cold more now... buy hey it's a nice problem to have.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

I had to buy more layers of winter clothes, coz I get SO much colder than when I was big. Scarves, beanies, gloves, thick tights, all now part of my staple winter wardrobe.
And a banded friend of mine told me she's saving on jeans coz she doesn't rub holes into the thighs any more and having to keep replacing them.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I just realized losing weight should cut down on laundry costs. I will be able to fit a lot more size 8 in a load then 28s. What are some other benefits you have noticed or thought of that losing weight will provide. Not including the obvious things like health and happiness. A couple of mine to start off with is, my arms have gotten longer. Ok not really but my reach sure has. I can get dressed a lot faster then I did 80 some pounds ago.

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

1/20/2013 326 pounds, 4/22/2013 300 pounds, 7/27/2013 266 pounds

I was banded January 21,2013. I weighed 346 pounds. Have stage 3 COPD. I was on 2 liters oxygen 24 hrs a day and considered permanently disabled. Smoking a half pack of cigarettes a day. I could not walk, talk, and breathe at the same time. I was taking blood pressure meds and cholesterol meds. I think I was well on my way to an early grave just like my momma. She died at 59 years old. I still don't recall what they sighted as cause of death on her death certificate but it was all related to her being morbidly obese.
Fast forward to today six months later. I am at 266 pounds, well maybe a few pounds less as I have promised myself to stay off scale for at least a week. Any who, I am feeling better then I have in 15- 20 years. I do Water exercise twice a day for 60 minutes. Last night I started walking two miles a night with my niece. During which we visit almost the entire route. Preparing for a 2 mile fun run to be held at the Farmers day event in my little town the end of September.
I am off the cholesterol meds and truly believe the others will be next. I quit smoking in Feb. (although I have recently had a dumbass attack and smoked a few but that is done). I still eat anything I want just slower and less. I have only had one food that has given me problems and that is flat bread. I have chosen not to eat bread, potatoes, rice and Pasta. I have actually enjoyed finding new better foods to replace them. Like using zucchini noodles in goulash or a cucumber to hold my tuna salad instead of bread. Would probably be back to work now except I will lose my medical coverage. I am ready to go back to work the end of the year medical coverage or not. I love love love my lap band.

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

I had two pairs of brand new jeans bought a couple years ago that sat in a drawer because they were too small. I finally pulled them out today and guess what? They are too big!!! I got down on the floor last night to look under the bed for something and popped right back up. I was like wow that was easy. I usually take several minutes getting off the ground. I cut my toenails the other night and realized I can just reach down and cut them no problem. It use to take forever just to get in a position to do that. I love love love my lap band!!!

Well, today is the day! 11 months and 8 days after banding.... DOWN 100 LBS! Best decision I have ever made, Dr. Fielding (NYU) changed my life!