Share with us: What has improved for you?

[mcgreen 0]

what a GREAT thread and congrats to everyone!

I'm still early in my journey but am thankful that with excercise I can now easily go up several flights of stairs without feeling like I'm going to die!

no more seat belt extenders!

bye bye super-plus (> size 28) size clothes!

more to come

[Kat817 19]

I almost forgot..........roller coasters!!! I can ride them again, and anything else I choose to without issue!!!!

Love it!!!

Kat

[Dakota476 0]

I was banded on monday July 9th I have dropped a few pounds scince then but it is still early. I already notice how I get out of bed in the morning and my feet and legs don't ache just walking to the bathroom. My wife says she swears she already sees adiffrence in me but I told her it was time for her eye exam ( ya know we aint gettin any younger) but really she has been the greatest in all of this. the hospital I had mine done at was two hours away and she stayed with me till securtiy threw her out around 10. she just went down to the parking lot and slept in the truck till 5 am when she reappeared in my door way like the angel I knew her to be. you see this was my first time in a hospital overnight (other than my birth... don't remember much about that one) lol, and I did not want to be left alone.

[TerriDoodle 6]

I noticed a new one the last few days..... I don't curse when I drop something on the floor....or leave it hoping somebody else would pick it up (of course, they never do!)!!!

[Melissa S 1]

1. I've lost 27lbs

2. I don't sweat as much (not a big fan of the summertime heat)

3. BP has gone down... WAY down!

4. Feel more confident

5. Satisfied ordering a "small" serving size

6. Happy to only have 1 chin

7. Very happy to be able to fit into old clothes

8. Even more happy that some of those old clothes are getting big on me

9. Looking forward to flying in 10 days..and fitting comfortably in the seat!

10. Painted my OWN toenails last night... without having to hold my breath while bending over to reach!

....I'm sure there are many many more.... but these are on the top of my list!!

[demsvmejm 5]

Love everyone's improvement stories!

**Completely off my blood pressure medication

**Can jog longer w/o stopping, exercise is all around easier

Things that have happened, things ppl have said regarding my weight loss:

While boating last summer, DH would be on the right driving and I'd have to be on the left for proper weight distribution. Last weekend my son (50 lbs) and I were on the left.....yes, the boat was tipping to the right!

I've never weighed 50 lb less than my DH!

My son was snuggling on my lap and said " mumma, where did your pillows (breasts) go?"

Shopping in the misses section, not the plus size any longer.

New panties and bras!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Wow, I can sum mine up easily....just ditto to what everyone else has said and I am one of the people having fun, not one of the spectators anymore.

Oh, and my undies do not resemble shrub covers anymore

Well now you USE them as shrub covers!! Don't throw them out!

[TracyK 3]

Well now you USE them as shrub covers!! Don't throw them out!

LOL...not even!!

(bump, I love this thread)

[househuntress 1]

Feeling stronger everyday.

Looking forward to each day.

I accused my husband of pushing back my driver seat in the car. I'm shrinking so much there's SOOOO much space between me and the steering wheel now!

Love to wear necklaces that fit.

Finding *new* clothes in my closet that I was going to give to good will.

Same thing about jewerly. I can wear normal size bracelets, and necklaces

I love dropping clothes into my *fat pile* for charity. Knowing I'm not *SAVING THEM* for when I gain weight again.

Knowing that this is IT. Never thinking of food all the time like I use to.

Easy to push my grandson in the stroller all over the zoo and not die (live in HOT Texas) I even caught myself running a couple of yards as I pushed!!! I was shocked..what happened? Was that really me that just broke into a run?

People giving me compliments and I thank them for it instead of making some crack about myself.

I've got so many more but the best is knowing all of this is worth it, the pain and the money. I have my life and many years of fun because of the band.

Hugs to all!

[mcgreen 0]

everything in my closet fits or is too big!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Feeling stronger everyday.

I love dropping clothes into my *fat pile* for charity. Knowing I'm not *SAVING THEM* for when I gain weight again.

I LOVE THESE TWO!! They are just so true.

I feel so damn liberated. I can't even put it into words. HH-- it just keeps getting better all the time, doesn't it? Makes you wonder what's in store for the future, eh?

[Northern Mist 2]

I'm in the process of getting approved but this thread has inspired me to write down all the things I can't wait to do and all the things I'll be able to stop doing.

The avoiding pictures comment made me cry. There is very little evidence (pictures) that I go on vacations, picnics, school functions etc... with my kids. How sad we do that to them and ourselves.

[Serena 0]

I agree with HH about feeling confident about donating or tossing clothes as they become too loose. I also love saving so much money on food!

[toniteach 0]

.....going to the restroom doesn't take an Act of Congress/playing Twister any longer.

Thank you Lord!!!!

[Luvbnanurse 1]

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. I am having a yard sale and selling all my fatter clothes so I can buy some that fit. Gonna be hard selling my bigger stuff I still wear it even though I look ridiculous, have to stop I have worked hard to wear a smaler size! I fit on the couch so much better, feels good to be able to lay on the couch and not fill it up,my grandbaby and I both fit to take a nap now!