What (other than health reasons) are you looking forward to the most after you jump on the "Band Wagon"?

Me - I'm looking forward to wears boots up to my knees! I have a hard time know with my calves, and I can't wait to find any pair of boots I want and buy 'em, because I know they'll fit! :wow2:

1) Shopping in a regular store for something other than accessories or shoes!!! No more plus sized section or Lane Bryant.

2) Not being embarrassed to take pictures anymore.

3) Riding an amusement park ride, especially a roller coaster.

4) Walking up stair and not feeling like I am going to die.

5) Wearing something sleeveless..

6) Getting a new bathing suit for the 1st time since I was in high school. And not having to get one w/shorts.

7) Wearing shorts to somewhere other than the gym.

8) Not having to worry about whether the desk in school will fit.

9) Getting a sports car and being comfortable.

This is just the beginning..I am sure I can think of tons more.

I'm looking forward to being slim again.... And STAYING that way. Being able to go into a clothes shop and just pick up my 'usual' size, instead of looking at what I weigh this month and choosing accordingly.

Being able to go hill walking and not wanting to die halfway up the mountain!

Hx

I am looking forward to wearing :

• my wedding dress (16-18) for our 10th anniversary in March
  
• skirts, especially straight cut skirts
  
• matching, girlie underwear
  
• tankini / bikini
  
• clothes that don't match with anyone elses (there's always someone else in the same plus sized outfit - I hate that)
  
• normal sized pantyhose and stockings
  
• all of the fasionable things I can't buy or wear now

I'm looking forward mostly to keeping up with my 3 & 4 year olds!!!!! And looking down and seeing something I haven't seen in years,,,,my toes!!!

Hey all! Got banded today and I just got home I am in VERY MINIMAL PAIN! Can you believe this? It feels so surreal after all this time wanting and preparing for this moment and now it's finally here!

I wish you all the best:hug:

WOW, that is great news!! Congratulations on your surgery!! :clap2: You give me hope for my surgery next month----yeah!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

HOw Fab is that, out the same day, posting and feeling sooo chirpy!

All the best

Things I am looking forward to....

My panties NOT falling under my belly all day!

No more "granny" bras!

Pantyhose... Not being my husband's entertainment when I attempt to put these horrid things on!

Having a WAIST!!!!

OK, this sounds weird... but... I cannot wait to paint my own stinkin' toenails!

Booths at restaurants... 'nuf said...

Being able to order out of the "Corporatewear" catalog here at work and NOT worry whether it will be big enough!

There are many more things, but this is just a quick list....

Only two weeks before I become a bandster!!:clap2:

I got one... pantyhose not hurting your inner thighs when you wear them!

I got one... pantyhose not hurting your inner thighs when you wear them!

NO MORE FRICTION BURNS!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

You mean there is supposed to be SPACE between our thighs???

:faint:

I'm looking forward to getting real about my weight!

I just realized .. my weight goal is not reasonable!! (I'm just venting here)

My weight should be 165 so why in the heck did I plan on 135??? I've never been 135!!

When I check the bmi scale for a person 5'9", 165 would put me at 24.4 - within a 'normal' range.

Oddly enough, I used to weight 165 and I thought I was fat! Of course, this was years ago before I figured out that I looked fine ... and just didn't know it. I wore a size 10/12 and still complained that I was too fat! It's a sickness folks!!

What I wouldn't do to be 165 again:faint:

Sorry to hyjack thread - just had to get that out!!!

I look forward to:

Being active - hiking, skiing, riding a bike, enjoying gym workouts, gardening

Being normal - crossing my legs, tucking in shirts, wearing heels, sleeveless tops, shopping for specialty wear (ski clothes, winter coats, swimsuits, cocktail dresses)

Being happier about myself - looking forward to going to the beach (1 week annual family reunion with in-laws who are all thin ), feeling desirable, attending husband's professional functions, more confidence in my profession

Reaching THE BIG GOAL - My dream vacation to New Zealand - look out Kiwis!!! (I am the one postponing this until I am a more normal size because I know I will have such a better experience if I wait)

And like others said, those are the ones I can think of right now.

Terri

dpingl - I too have big calves. The last time I bought ski boots the kindly sales(kid) described them as "athletic calves" Bless his young heart:)

In no particular order, here are a few things I look forward to:

-Downhill skiing

-shopping in the regular stores

-not feeling breathless after going up the stairs

-being active with my kids

-being a positive role model for healthy eating for my daughters

-living an active life

-riding a bike

-crossing my legs

-not being embarrassed to go to the doctor

-fitting on amusement park rides/patio furniture/restaurant booths

-no longer being obsessed/addicted to food

I am reading these posts and nodding my head in agreement. I am very new in the process - my psych test is 11/1 and am waiting on insurance approval. This post is giving me lots of things to look forward to. Here's my list in no particular order:

-Crossing my legs

-Actually fastening the airplane seatbelt instead of hiding under a blanket and feigning sleep when the flight attendents walk by

-Cute clothes

-Tucking in shirts

-A much thinner face

-A more active life

-Not minding my picture being taken

-Being able to actually run

-Rewarding myself w/LASIK eye surgery when I reach my goal weight

Also, I too can remember being 150-160 and thinking/feeling I was HUGE. Oh, to be that "big" again...

I know we can all do this!!!

I am really looking forward to the day I have enough confidence in my appearance to get out into the dating world again. I feel like a cloistered nun! And it will be nice to have some flattering clothes to wear when I do.