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I just realized that I am only 37 pounds from having lost 100 pounds. ONE HUNDRED POUNDS! omg. I have work to do!

We had a really bad storm here about a week ago, and unfortunately we had to be out in it. When we arrived at our daughter's apartments, it opened up and poured huge drops of rain. We got out of the car and hurried across the parking lot to the stairs, covered but not enclosed. After we got inside and dried off I realized that I ran up those stairs! I Ran!

Yesterday, we were at the Dr's office and when we sat down in the chairs in the waiting room I stopped, frowned and thought what feels so different? Then I realized... I sat down without my hips or legs touching the sides! I was always so embarassed to sit in those horrible chairs that have arms but no sides. You know the kind. Where your butt overflows the seat and buldges out under the chair arms? Bleh.

What shocking realizations have hit you lately?

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None, I am still the same PhatAzz that I was before banding. I can't wait for my next fill...which is wednesday next week.

P'nut, you are a real inspiration to me!!

I love you, Sister!

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omg pnut that is too cool!! i have no realizations lately...but i know what it feels like when they happen. i hope you just cheered your butt off for these things, even if people were watching! I and dawg had better have given you a big hug and a kiss! these NSV's are whats gonna keep us all going.

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Wow Susan. Those are wonderful realizations! RUNNING up stairs is a BIG thing. And my mouth dropped open when I read that you are ONLY 37 pounds from losing the century mark. Oh Happy Day!!!!

What shocking realizations have hit you lately?

That Im no longer obsessed about wondering if Im the largest person at ANY function.

Its not even something that crosses my mind.

And Im no longer 'scared' to go anywhere ~ like dancing, a casino, or even being in front of a large crowd, or anyplace where I may see someone that I havent seen in years.

Obesity was my prison.

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That is absolutely awesome, Susan! I am just starting this journey, so thus far I haven't had any of those "wow" moments yet, but I can't wait until I do.

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Things are definately changing in a lot of respects for the both of us. I just reali9zed that change is sometimes a very very good thing.

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I just realized, i take the long way now. Before the band, when I tried going on walks and working out..I'd still end up taking an easier way or not walking very long. Now, I'm finding the longest possibly route to the Library Building and hoping to find uphill roads....I'm loving challenge.....way new to me.

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  • No longer being fearful when I am driving that if I were in a wreck, the airbag wouldn't be able to deploy because my stomach is so tightly wedged against the steering wheel.
  • Went to the movie theater today, and for the first time I think in my life, I could sit in the seat by my hubby with the arm rests DOWN!! My butt wasn't overflowing on both sides of the seat like it usually is.
  • I'm enjoying sitting all funny, like with one of my legs folded underneathe my butt or indian style....always had to lounge back before with legs far apart so my stomach could sag down between them:omg:
  • No longer yelling at my hubby when he doesn't offer to drop me off at the door or circle the parking lot 50 times until a parking spot closer to the door opens up!
  • I was sitting on the couch by my hubby the other night and could actually see the upper part of my inner thighs while sitting!
  • I actually get a little high (which feels good) when I walk short distances now instead of feeling short of breath/winded like I used to.
  • Being able to play on the floor with my child and not need my hubby and my teenager to help me get up. I can spring into action!!!

okay....okay...I'll stop now. It just feels so good!!

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Wow!! These posts are so very inspiring! I was just banded this past Monday. I have experience all of the negative sides of these things--I can't wait to experience it from the other side.

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I just realized Pnut has a new avatar....funny how you look at the pics and don't even read the name -- you look so different in that pic that I didn't even know it was you! Some people probably look at the names and not the pics. I am definately a visual person though!

Congrats on the running thing......nice to be able to hustle huh? Ohhhh speaking of the hustle maybe I'll do the hustle later! I love those 70's line dances, and I can do them now! Is that the kind of thing you're looking for? I had another one last night with hubby too. At the risk of going xrated I'll just elude to the fact that I am MUCH less inhibited now and let me tell you -- THAT was the best NSV I've had in a LOOOOONG time :)

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Congratulations, Pnut! I'm only 5 weeks post-op but I have noticed that my slacks are fitting much looser and I can walk longer distances without getting short of breath.

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:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Congrats on your success p'nut! You'll be 100 down before you know it!

El

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Thank you, everyone. Y'all make me smile!

All of you who are newly banded - you're going to LOVE LOVE LOVE these kinds of things when they start happening to you. They far outweigh the joy and satisfaction you get from stepping on a scale!

Paula and Robin - your posts brought tears to my eyes. Boy can I relate! Love you gals. :)

Bandayed - I'll do the hustle with you. Where can I buy some 2 1/2 inch platforms?? LOL!

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P'nut,

You are really an inspiration!!!! I love your posts, you're always trying to lend a hand or offer a shoulder or lay down the law!

I congratulate you! I can't wait to this band wagon rolling already! I can't even imagine getting close to losing 100!

Wow Wow Wow WoW!!!!!

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