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.

Congratulations

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.

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'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!!

That is my first goal. To sit in a chair and cross my legs comfortable. Taking it one step at a time.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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I am actually not looking forward to winter. Lol. The heat index, at the moment, is 103.. My ac is set to 80, would be more like 85 if I lived alone, and I'm sitting here in sweats and a hoodie.. And still cold. It's probably the one thing I wasn't expecting, I've always been hot natured.

Happy Changes:

Fitting better in airplane seats.

Shedding 10 years from my face.

My mom being proud that I am getting healthy.

My daughter and her friends saying I'm pretty.

My adult Grisly Bear snore has reduced to a bear cub.

People who haven't seen me in a while say "DAYYUUMM" before "Hello"

Ordering from the kids menu in restaurants and still having a doggie bag.

Paying the kids price at a buffet.

Controlling my portions in spite of how much food is around me.

Great dreams that I remember when I wake up.

Being admired.

Feeling enthusiastic.

Fitting in clothes I almost gave away.

Being able to take hand-me-downs from the sexy and stylish girl at work.

Not shopping at Lane Bryant, the Avenue, Strutt or any other "Big Girl" store.

Shopping in the Junior's section and looking good in what I try on.

No real cravings anymore.

Being comfortable in a 2 person go-cart.

Changes that require me to think:

Is this my underwear or my 14 year old daughter's?

Would this guy have been interested in me 6 months ago?

Will what I am about to eat make me slime? It didn't yesterday...

Things I miss / make me unhappy:

chocolate makes me PB - chocolate milk, a hershey's kiss, ice cream.

The casino buffet - I use to really put away the crab legs and lobster tails.

Taking 30 minutes longer to eat than everyone else at the table.

Being asked if I am losing too fast.

Being asked if I am eating / what I ate.

I could probably think of more, but this is my main list...as you see the ups far outweigh the downs.