May 2007 Banders

[METALBAND 0]

This was posted in early May....anybody want to tell us what you have checked off?

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs.

1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time

2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen)

3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money

4. to be active with my kids

5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband

6. to set a better example for my kids

7. to not always be the largest person in the room

8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub

9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs

10. to be able to cross my legs

11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over

12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties)

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.

15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat

16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach

(exaggeration, but you get what I mean)

17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with

them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than

they are.

<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->18. So I can give myself a pedicure!

19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture!

20. So I can ride roller coasters.

21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it.....

22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons

23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again.

24. Dance again, it wears me out right now.

25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore.

26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking

27. Look cute in clothes.

28. Be more outgoing and confident.

29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little.

30. Have a glamour shots session.

31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake.

32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option.

33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top.

34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids!

35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore.

36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps).

37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed.

38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG

39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way.

40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit.

41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD!

42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know)

43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired.

44. Feeling good about myself

45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle

46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping

47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break

<!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more -

49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size!

50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed.

I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family.

51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!?

52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes.<!-- / message -->

53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures.

54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time.

55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again!

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56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel!

57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up!

58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!)

59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top.

60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in.

61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday.

62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time.

<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->63. I want my WHOLE BODY to stop moving when I stop moving (not 2-3 seconds later when I stop j i g g l i n g)..

64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-)

65. to have more hot Water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing water out when I get in

66.<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> I want to be able to shave and not have any missed spots because I couldnt reach or see it.....<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

67. I'd like to be able to garden again w/out my back killing me!

68. I'd like to have room in a booth to put my napkin in my lap.

69. I'd like to be able to enter a room and not have to scope it out see all exits and paths with enough room for me to go through.

[RAYSBABE 1]

hi everyone! i haven't been on in awhile...as usual it's crazy around here. I have been stuck for about two months now...that's also part of the reason i haven't been on...when the scale is moving, it's exciting to get on here and move my ticker:) i'm not too discouraged...i love my new size 16 (from 22/24) body, but this is the first time i haven't had steady loss since my surgery. i had my first fill 2 weeks ago...they couldn't believe i'd lost 49 lbs without a fill...that was encouraging. i thought the scale would start moving again immediately, but not so. i am not as hungry between meals as i was before, so that is good.

glad to hear about all the grandbabies...my parents love being grandparents...my kids have them wrapped around their fingers:) congrats everyone!

[legster 2]

49 pounds without a fill really is an accomplishment as far as I'm concerned! I'm sure you'll fall off that plateau soon. I think exercise is the key. If you are already exercising, switch it up in some way and see if that helps. We can do this!!!

[twinmommy 0]

Happy 6 month Bandiversary!

-Your Band Sister

[twinmommy 0]

Sorry I meant

Happy 6 month Bandiversary Wenjea!

-your band sister

Hey I just realized I am no longer severly obese, just obese!

[twinmommy 0]

My band has given me my life back!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY BAND:

I am a much happier person.

I am healthier!

I have confidence.

I have found that I enjoy working out.

I know I deserve to have nice things (before I didn't think I did).

I can wear my hubbys shirts and feel cute.

I don't mind my picture being taken.

Hubby can't keep his hands off me!

I like to shop for clothes.

Feel free to add to it!

[cindyluhu 0]

What I love about my band:

I have more energy

I took up running (well, jogging) and love it

Don't mind exercising

Not out of breath as easily

Love to go shopping now, and care about what I am wearing

Feel good about myself

[sue11 0]

Happy 1/2 Baniversary Wendy & twinmommy!

[sue11 0]

Things I love about my band...

*The 77# I'm not lugging around with every step

*Shopping...in the entire store, not the plus sizes

*Tieing my shoes...and breathing at the same time

*Making ME a priority...taking the time for exercise and making healthy food instead of quick & easy junk

*My kids are eating better, exercising more and loosing weight too

*This is not temporary, I have a permanent back-up for when I "fall of the wagon"

*I know I'm still seriously overweight...but I feel NORMAL!

[RAYSBABE 1]

i was just telling my dad the other day that i am no longer morbidly obese! I was pretty excited about it. He still doesn't know about the surgery...he would croak if he knew how much money we spent:)

Everyone is doing so well...

I love shopping in all parts of the store.

I love not feeling hungry ALL the time.

I love not being out of breath all the time.

I love my new legs:) (I can actually wear boots that zip over my calves!)

I love feeling sexy.

I love all the compliments:)

I LOVE my band!!!

[hoosierpoms 0]

You know, I just realized I am coming upon my 6 month anniversery of having my band too.

Wow.....how I have changed. mentally, physically, and it just amazes me that i get upset with myself if I cant work in my exercise. (which I have been the last 2 weeks)

I love the fact that I have this new energy, that YES I can wear a pair of ZIP jeans, and Hoodies....(Havent done that in years)

I am finally in the 250's, and moving down.....I want to make it to wear I go into the new year and be healthy, energized, and ready to live the next 20 years as a healthy adult. YES, I turn 40 in Jan!!! So....Here is to all of us Amazing May Bandsters!!!!!

Keep up the good work everyone....

[mini 0]

Happy Anniversery A-May-Zing bandsters!

*I love getting off my BP pills!

*I love not getting winded walking to the mailroom!

*I love that my skin is looking years younger!

*I love that I feel pretty again!

*I love that I can wear so many of my cloths!

*I love that I feel healthy again!

Blessings, Weazer

[Manatee 3]

Minor NSV. I went to the doc, and my blood pressure is 102/60, with a resting heart rate of 53. Not bad for someone who who was in full hypertension mode in March.

[hoosierpoms 0]

woohooo manatee!!! What a wonderful NSV!!!!

[ragdollx19 1]

I know I posted this on the before/after thread too but I like to share with you guys directly.