What sorts of things do you want to do, have, wear, etc. after you lose the weight? I'm thinking about starting a list for myself that I can look at when I get discouraged or begin to question what I'm about to do by getting banded. I know the obvious things like wear nice clothes, sit in seats more comfortably, but I want to know what other things you hope to do in the future. Some of my goals are to travel abroad and have the energy and strength to do a lot of walking, climbing, riding horses, camels, and elephants. I want to go to Europe, Egypt, and Africa. I want to go to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon and be able to ride down to the bottom of the canyon. I want to wear ball gowns and learn how to do ballroom dancing. I'll have 8 months after I'm banded before I turn 50. I hope I can do something spectacular to celebrate. I know I can't lose all my weight in 8 months, but it seems like I could lose enough that I could begin to be doing some of the things I've listed above. Please share your hopes and goals and give me more ideas to add to my list.

What a great idea!

I would like to buy a few new outfits and go on a trip to somewhere warm.

I would like to go to Discovery Kingdom. AKA Six Flags Marine World and go on the roller coasters. I didnt fit the last time I was there, and was do embarrased when I had to get off.

I would like to go to any store and buy something that is not in the women's section, or the plus size section.

I want a new swimsuit and head for the beach.

Go dancing and have a good time.

Just to look in the mirror and be happy with who's looking back.

I would love to buy my clothes on the regular rack, not the xxl or xxxl rack, and maybe even get a belly button ring, HeHe

Not use weight as an excuse anymore

Get married to the love of my life (and attract him in to my life!)

No thigh chaffing (I hate it too)

Small work uniform

Feel feminine

Cute in jeans

Being naked in front of the love of my life

Getting married, small dress, can choose ANY dress I want, not limited to plus sizes!

Washing my car outside

Short shorts

Tank tops

Victoria's Secret

Looking hot and my own age (21)

Breathe easier while sleeping

No snoring

No diabetes

Sit comfortably in my car

Him putting his arms around my waist

Not being told that my sister is prettier than me

No more Torrid or Lane Bryant

Cute underwear, boy briefs, thongs <--that look GOOD

Get lead roles in musicals

Never get treated rudely by a total stranger b/c of my weight

Having kids!

Being a great example to those kids

Dancing and looking hot doing so

Show up my exes

5 year reunion

Be cuter than his ex

Be hit on, not just by weirdos

Be an example to others

Inspire others

Running and feeling good doing so, not like I'm gonna die

...sex...:kiss

Traveling

SHOPPING

Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, smaller stores I currently can't shop in

Being the smallest one at work

Triathalons!

Going to the beach for the first time and wearing my swimsuit

Being his trophy girl

Cruising around looking cute

Clubs

Better skin

Healthier outlook on life

Confidence

Not be a slob

Make family proud

Not be the only fat person in my family

Not be afraid to see ppl I haven't seen in a long time...excited!

Manicured and pedicured hands and feet

Beautiful hair

Cute clothes

Going out to eat and not devouring the entire resturaunt

Him picking me up in his arms

Swing dancing

Ballroom dancing

Going to the gym

Summer clothes

Excitement

More friends

Be a better friend

And much much more

I would love to go kayacking (dont think I spelled that right) and horseback riding, just looking forward to being more active and leading an active life and having the energy to do it.

Brazilian Wax

i want to shop at victoria's secret and learn to belly dance!!!!!:whoo:

I truly think the one most important goal to me is this:

TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR WHILE GETTING DRESSED AND SAY TO MYSELF, I LOVE YOU SELF, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, SEXY AND WORTH IT!!! and know that I MEAN it. Everything else will come about when it does, but I want to be able to love myself for who I am. Deanna

One of the things that is on my list is wakeboarding with the family. Last year I could barely get up, never mind stay up. I am going to try this week on vacation so wish me luck! I already have so much more energy with only 29 lbs gone, I can't imagine being close to goal!!!

ride a roller coaster and know i will fit in the seat