What do you like?

[Lapbandster 496]

I can now cross my legs (most of the time!)

I can now fit into size 14's vs. 20-22

I can now do the elliptical for 30-40 mins without being winded vs. 10 mins and feeling like I was gonna die!

[this sucks 557]

I like:

1. Crossing my legs.

2. Lasting 55 minutes on the elliptical at level 11 and knowing i could go longer if I had time

3. No more plus size department

4. Being able to keep up with my 11 year old

5. Buying less medications-no metformin, no blood pressure meds, no CPAP

6. Looking and feeling better pushing 50 than I did in my 30's.

7. Compliments

8. Proving that I could be successful despite what the naysayers said.

[kll724 3,055]

All of the above!!I Also, I love that no one remembers the fat lady at church, anymore. Church is my main activity, and I am considered normal. Being able to keep up with a grandchild at an all day outdoors field trip. Congrats to us oldtimers for a job well done and the job ahead at maintaining our losses! Karen

[Lapbandster 496]

I also LOVE that I know longer have any arch pain in my foot!

[waitingpatiently 250]

The band was the best thing I have done for myself in a decade!!

I love:

1. watching the Water completely cover my belly by 6-8 inches!!

2. being able to hike an 11 mile trail (it about killed me, but I did it)

3. the reactions of friends and family that havent seen me in a while

4.i love the self confidence it has given me

5. i love being just a normal sized person in a crowd

6. I absolutely LOVE when I feel my husbands hand trace my side and I feel it dip in at my waist instead of it bulging out.---thats my favorite.!!

7. I love the transformation not only phyically, but emotionaly and spiritually as well

[Sharpie 3,306]

Love being able to ride my horses

Love being able to walk the Mall with my grandaughters

Love being able to tie my shoes without losing my breath

Love not snoring

Love feeling normal size and getting compliments

Love feeling in control and not eating everything in sight..

Love being off of all medications. No more diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol

Love being able to cook meals for my husband and eating my portion with no problem...

[KAATNS 1,473]

Things I like and love:

1. Size 12 skinny jeans.

2. Being able to run on my treadmill.

3. Yoga pants.

4. Not having to shop in the plus size department.

5. That look you get when someone hasn't seen you in awhile.

6. The confidence in myself that I didn't know I had.

7. The text message I got from my daughter telling me how proud she is of me.

8. Being off medications for cholesterol and high blood pressure.

9. Compliments.

10. The friendships I've made since joining this site, especially that special someone who inspires me and motivates me every single day.

Loving my banded life.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

What are some of the things you like that you didn't like before the band? What's you list?

Since getting to my goal weight I found I like to shop!! Ok maybe I love to shop because EVERYTHING fits!!

I also don't mind being photographed. I don't mind telling my weight or age for that matter. I like that I can sit in the middle seat of a car, plane or restaurant booth all of which I wouldn't have attempted before. I love knowing I am not the heaviest girl in the room. I love dressing up just to run errands. I now like not craving dessert or bread. I actually now like lawn work, putting on a bathing suit and parking far away from the door.

This lust is endless. For the first time I feel my body matches my mindset!

[lisacaron 5,075]

I am loving life these days! My husband and I are going out and doing so much more. Traveling all over the country, and living it up.

I'll have to let you know about the seat belt extenders after our flight to TX, first one since we’ve lost about 50lbs I know we will be SOOO happy not to have to ask for it! Or need it!!!!

The thing I love the most is not feeling as exhausted every day the way I used to before. I have more energy now, though some of my co-workers aren't as sure that's a good thing as I am bouncing around quite a bit and singing out loud sometimes but I just can't help it I FEEL GOOD!!!!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Since getting to my goal weight I found I like to shop!! Ok maybe I love to shop because EVERYTHING fits!!

I also don't mind being photographed. I don't mind telling my weight or age for that matter. I like that I can sit in the middle seat of a car, plane or restaurant booth all of which I wouldn't have attempted before. I love knowing I am not the heaviest girl in the room. I love dressing up just to run errands. I now like not craving dessert or bread. I actually now like lawn work, putting on a bathing suit and parking far away from the door.

This lust is endless. For the first time I feel my body matches my mindset!

LOL "This lust is endless. For the first time I feel my body matches my mindset!"

Can't wait to get there....

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Love shopping for regular clothes, not 1x,2x3x.

Love being able to walk.

Love not worrying the table is too close to the bench seat in a restaurant.

Love the fact I no longer need any b/p medications.

Love the fact, God willing, will be around to see my grandchildren grow.

Love the friends I made coming here.

Like Floridays said "this lust is endless". Love that girl!

[Joy1961 134]

I love working out at the gym and doing way more than I ever could have imagined in the past

I love wearing a size 10 instead of a size 22

I love being off of pain meds that I needed for back pain for 6 years ( no more- Yay!)

I love being able to wear boots that I could have never worn before because my calves were too fat

i love feeling great and even sexy somtimes:)

i love not feeling so depressed and hopeless all of the time

[Lady VS 1,147]

Wearing jeans

[Bama53 214]

What are some of the things you like that you didn't like before the band?

Some of my likes are:

1. Looking in the mirror

2. Standing on the scale

3. Having my picture taken

4. Taking long walks

5. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

6. V8 juice (hated it before my band, go figure)

7. The person I am!

What's you list?

1. Feeling much better

2. Fitting into smaller clothes and ones I have not worn in long time

3. Able to walk at fast pace 4 miles at a time .

4. Being able to breathe!

5. Actually wanting to shop for clothes.

6. Enjoying life again

7. Starting to make a bucket list:)

8. Did I say feeling so much better.

9. Looking in the mirror and not ready to cry.

10. Bending over and able to touch the ground.

Still have about about 65lbs to go, but knowing I can do this!

Great Topic BTW. Thanks AJ

[slkesler 28]

Chicken- lol!!! I have made myself like it!! I wish I had answers like the rest of you!!! Maybe I will soon!!