Share with us: What has improved for you?

[SchexyMomma 0]

I am nearly at the half-way mark for weight-loss/goal and already I am having significant changes in my life thanks to the Band...

I needed to pee on an airplane last week, and I walked right in and use the potty! I was in the middle of peeing when I realized that I hadn't been all nervous about fitting in the little bitty bathroom! I just waltzed right in- as if this were normal for me! Well it is now!!!!

I haven't been so hot and sweaty this summer! And I live in HOUSTON!!!!!!!

Oh, and I just returned from Las Vegas (desert... in July!!!) and I managed to walk from casino to casino without bursting into flames (as previously done).

I am smiling for pictures now! Am planning a family portrait... long overdue.

I don't need a gallon of coffee to wake up in the morning.

I don't wake up with a stiff, aching back leaving me hunched-over... I just realized this one right now!!!! LOL!!!

[green 6]

I love having gone from the W for wide size pants to size 12/10 normo pants.

I love the compliments.

I love having a healthy BMI.

I love having leftover food to take home whenever I eat in a restaurant.

I love not being hungry all the time.

[Ollie 0]

I can polish my toes again!!!!

[FatBoySlim 0]

I'm still early in the journey as well, but I'm down 35 lbs from 280 to my current weight of 245. Here are a few things: (Great thread btw)

I have tons of clothing I can finally wear again that hasn't fit me in ages!

I'm no longer always the biggest person in a crowd.

I can sit in a movie theater without the sides digging into my ass!

I flew to Vegas 2 weeks ago, and the seatbelt wasn't all the way to the end!

I've always been a cocky bastard even at my heaviest point, yet now I've found a way to be even MORE cocky! Can you imagine what I'll be like when I reach my goal?! WATCH OUT!!

I played baseball this Sunday (first time in almost 2 years) and was able to make it from second to home on a single! I'm not the slowest guy on the field anymore!

That's all for now. I'm sure when I lose more the list will be much longer, but I ain't complainin! Also, this isn't necessarily a good or bad thing, but I've noticed that I have to start making my tie a bit shorter because my stomach is smaller! How weird is that?

[areellady 1]

I have to add this. Not that it was bad before, but sex has improved. I have more stamina which makes for a lot MORE fun things!!

[cazulay 0]

I am to be banded next week, but have been on a pre-op diet for a week. My eczema has completely cleared out! I have never had skin this soft and smooth. It is just so...clear. I never did believe the saying " we are what we eat" but it's true! Just amazing what a huge impact food has on our bodies.

I can't hardly wait to see what else will improve as time goes by and weight falls off.

[mango24 1]

WOW this thread is awesome. I have six days left until surgery, and everyday I get more afraid. All I have to do is read these posts and I calm down.

[pjanes54 0]

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR AT JUST THIS MOMENT!

[TerriDoodle 6]

I am to be banded next week, but have been on a pre-op diet for a week. My eczema has completely cleared out! I have never had skin this soft and smooth. It is just so...clear. I never did believe the saying " we are what we eat" but it's true! Just amazing what a huge impact food has on our bodies.

I can't hardly wait to see what else will improve as time goes by and weight falls off.

WOW! That is so cool!!! I wonder what particular food it was that made such a difference? Probably wheat/carbs .... they are usually the culprit! I'm happy for you!

WOW this thread is awesome. I have six days left until surgery, and everyday I get more afraid. All I have to do is read these posts and I calm down.

....and that is exactly why I started this thread. Well, that, plus it's good for us on the other side to take inventory every once in awhile! It's hard for pre-op newbies sometimes to take such a huge step and the testimony of those on the other side is very motivating and reassuring. Good luck to you and let us know how we can help!

[TerriDoodle 6]

I keep adding to my list!! ....

I don't jiggle when I walk

I don't waddle when I walk

I am graceful and strong

[TracyinKS 7]

I am starting to see my REAL face again!

When I lay on my back I can feel rib bones.

My 16's are fitting again and th 24's are at Good Will

The biggest change in me is the hope that I feel, the light at the end of the tunnel, the knowledge of KNOWING I will be free of this bulk that I detest..... and this time, that I WILL BE ABLE TO KEEP IT OFF! I did this for ME, I did this for my SON...... I did this for a better life.

[areellady 1]

Tracy, I think that is the best feeling. KNOWING that this time, it is NOT coming back!!!! This is the LAST time of being this size forever!!!! I love thinking about that!!!

Terri, ya know, my mom told me she noticed that I don't waddle like I am pregnant anymore. I was sooooo embarrassed!!!! I didn't have any clue that I waddled!!!!!!!! WOW, what an eye opener! I am glad that I don't waddle anymore either!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Bump, bump, bumpety-bump-bump :confused:

[jmarruda 22]

"No more hoping the handicap stall is empty and if not hit my elbows when I try to move around in a stall, and praying I can get out if the door closes in instead of out."

DITTO!!!!!!!!!

[mcgreen 0]

I've had several people tell me they didn't recognize me at first and that they had to do a double take to see if its really me :eek: