I have just started my process and have not been banded but I am trying to create a list of things that I never thought i could do but would like to once I lose a significant amount of my weight. I wonder what others have in mind for once they have lost their weight.

1. Scuba dive in the Caribbean.

2. Hike to the top of a mountain.

3. Run/Walk a 5 or 10K

1. The Tough Mudder event. That's in October

2. Hang out at a beach/pool without peoplwnwishingnidnput a shirt on.

3. Go on a elk hunt in the Rockies

4. Run a marathon, well at least a half marathon.

5. Be a mentor to those that need help in this journey.

None of these in any particularmordernexcept #1. That date is set.

_{...get a smaller bucket!!!!}

_HAR!!!

_{OK.....it IS a surprise discovering there are whole stores that don't even HAVE XXXXL sizes!}

_{There's a bunch of stuff on my own journey that I posted long ago but will not revisit....}

_{It is nice to be able to pick up the soap if you drop it in the shower.}

_{And I'm getting used to eating "only 1" normo sized meal (with take-home) when going to restaurant. It almost seems 'normal' now to expect that 'almost 1' sandwich really IS plenty....and that I can reliably not be hungry again for hours.}

_{I can do a lot of physical stuff once again....extensive outdoor home chores are pleasurable a lot of the time. Stacking firewood, cutting brush, gardening, building fence, a lot of around home stuff a rural lifestyle demands.}

_{I even take a walk now & then.}

1: Sit in a booth at a restaurant

2: Do a pullup

3: Dunk on somebody (I'm not a huge basketball fan/player, but I've always wanted to do this)

4: Take a jog around the neighborhood without feeling self-conscience

5: Be shirtless in random places ("oh, I spilled my drink on my shirt...better take it off!" lol)

To look at myself and like what I see. To buy clothes made for my age, go to the gym in nice workout clothes rather than a thirst ans sweats.

***not be embarrassed to be 'the fat mom' when I go to school functions for my kids

***be able to buy cute clothes with no 'X's in the size

***enjoy going on bike rides with my kids

***feel sexy on the back of our Harley

And the one above all else is be a good roll model for my children!!

Kaye1229...

You sound just like me. I have been lucky enough to be able to do just about anything despite my weight. I am a lower BMI individual, as well. I also had the surgery for back problems. I have mild arthritis at my s5 vertebra and know that getting theweight off will help lessen episodes of pinched nerves. I am an apple shape, so all of my extra weight is in my torso. That is a lot of weight bearing down onto my lower back. In short, I really look forward to less back pain. I also look forward to having breast reduction surgery ( Dr. Says I am too heavy right now). Once I have the reduction.... I look forward to buying a " normal" bra and being able to buy shirts with buttons and shirts made of fabric that doesn't stretch ( I.e. not t- shirt fabric). Sounds sort of stupid, doesn't it?

1. The Tough Mudder event. That's in October

2. Hang out at a beach/pool without peoplwnwishingnidnput a shirt on.

3. Go on a elk hunt in the Rockies

4. Run a marathon' date=' well at least a half marathon.

5. Be a mentor to those that need help in this journey.

None of these in any particularmordernexcept #1. That date is set.[/quote']

Jeff- I am ALSO doing tough mudder in October. I did it (barely) last year. I'm looking forward to really having fun and killing it this year!!

Where are you doing the muddier this year?

Ggg

I had my surgery April 4, 2012 lost 55 do far and want to lose 70 more. I can't wait to:

1 swim with the dolphins

2 sit on the beach and watch my son play without being embrassed

3 run with my husband I think the last time I've actually ran was In high school and I failed the 10 minute mile test

4 get a hot Momma dress for date night and see my husbands face light up

5 buy pants that are in a regular store but I do live lane byrant they have dressed me nicely since high school but ready to say bye

6 just be more active

Where are you doing the muddier this year?

Tristate in NJ October 20

Ice skating.... Always wanted to do that!!

Run I want to be able to run with my boys!! I know I will!! I'm determined to run with them!! I have two boys 6 and 5yrs. And I've never been able to run with them!! Hopefully soon I will!!

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Buy a Sea Kayak, Backpacking trip, buy clothing from Wal-Mart that fits after I wash it.

I want to be able to fit in a Racing Suit for either the new motorcycle I want or a race car.