Inspired from another thread relating to what you will miss least about being obese. I thought a new one would be what motivated you to get the band. My list (subject to grow) is below

~Wearing Tank Tops in summer

~Wearing a bathing suit and actually swimming

~Exuding confidence and pride in my appearance

~Having my son's friend tell them I'm hot

~Rewarding my husband with a sexy wife-replacing the fat one he would've loved the exact same

~Not being the fattest person wherever I go

~Being able to ski and run

~NOT shopping at Lane Bryant!

~Walking into 5-7-9 and being asked if I need help finding something :scared2:

~Wearing shorts instead of capris in 100 degree heat

~Wearing a tucked in shirt & Belt

1. Having a healthier life-style that helps me live longer
   
2. Being able to run a 5K like I use to in the old days
   
3. Swimming
   
4. And being in the hot tub
   

LOL...I didn't mean to......never mind...lol

I always wondered if you guys realized how close they were when I was in the chair........:thumbdown:

Yes, definitely.

1. Being healthier

2. Not having to worry if I will fit in amusement park rides

3. Not having to ask for seat belt extension on a plane

4. Not having to worry where I sit at a restaurant (some booths are too small)

5. Looking forward to seeing how much money I can save. I go out to eat many times a week, and now I order childs meals or split something with someone...which saves a ton of money :thumbdown:.

-not being heavier than my husband,father & brother.

-not weighing as much as a pro linebacker:tongue2:

-shopping at cute small size stores:rolleyes:

-not having to wear grannie undies:confused:

-not feeling hot & sweaty all the time:cursing:

-feeling small & petite and not husky:w00t:

-getting noticed:wink2:

-having my hubby not be able to keep his hands off me!

and the list goes on & on!!:thumbdown:

Take care:thumbup:

My list (I'm sure I'll think of more later):

• Not avoiding old friends and family I haven't seen for awhile because of how big I am and not wanting to shock them
  
• Wearing pretty, sexy bras
  
• Wearing blouses where my upper arms show
  
• Having more enery and being more physically active
  
• Have more room in airplane seats
  
• Wearing some of my favorite clothes again
  
• Swimming when I go to the beach
  
• Though he's never said anything, making my dad pleased to see me smaller again before it's too late
  
• Having pants that don't wear out between my thighs
  
• Not having to stand so I don't break certain chairs
  
• Sleeping quietly and comfortably
  
• Making my husband proud
  
• Being proud of myself
  

- wearing a bathing suit and taking my 4 year old swimming.

- getting off high blood pressure meds.

- all new clothes

- going on amusement park rides with my daughter

- living a longer, healthier life

Michelle in NJ

starting weight - 296 lbs.

lap band date - 12/16/2008 - 278 lbs.

current weight - 265 lbs.

Having my LAP back! So, when children come around I can hold them comfortably, and might be able to put my laptop on my LAP, fitting into a standard seat (I work at a university and many meetings are in classrooms) and being able to use the desktop attached to my seat not the one next to me. Also, seeing my feet as well as being able to rub them myself.

Hi All!

I look forward to:

1. Going out to dinner without having to worry about whether my backside will fit in the seat and then when it barely fits, not worrying about standing up and still having the chair attached to my rear end!

2. Not being limited to wearing 'whatever fits' which are often hideous tents disguised as clothes

3. Bending over in the shower to shave my legs without my stomach getting in the way

4. Walking up a hill without feeling like I am going to have a heart attack and without sweating so much I look like I just got out of the shower

5. Flying and actually fitting in a seat, without a seatbelt extension and without having to pass on meals because the tray won't go down (even in business class sometimes!)

6. Not worrying if a car seat belt will fit me or not

7. Sitting in a booth seat without my breasts and the top of my stomach resting on the tabletop - so attractive!!!!!

8. Lying on my back without my breasts suffocating me up under my chin.

9. Sitting on my husband without potentially killing him!

10. .... and so, so, so much more!

All the best to you all - may the forth be with you!

Anyone else have a Wii Fit? I won't miss that tiny little voice saying, "That's obese!" (3 more pounds to go)

Hi All!

I look forward to:

1. Going out to dinner without having to worry about whether my backside will fit in the seat and then when it barely fits,

That goes for seats at sporting events, theaters, and other public places. I think this spring we will go back to Cedar Point again and hit the coasters!

Not stressing about airplane seats.

Shopping anywhere, but Lane Bryant.

Not being the fat friends and/or family memeber.

When the time is right, having a healthy pregnancy.

More confidence at work to do presentations and speeches.

Being more active!!

1. being healthier, no more diabeties

2. being the youngest sibling but not larger than my older siblings.

3. shopping,shopping,shopping, and more shopping

i'm 3months post-op, 3rd fill, 31lbs down, 6" off my waist, and went from a size 26,24,22 to now a size 18:lol:.

Anyone else have a Wii Fit? I won't miss that tiny little voice saying, "That's obese!" (3 more pounds to go)

Ha! Yes! I tell that little voice to shut up every time.

Changes I've noticed already:

1. I bought my first clothes from the non-plus section.

2. I sat in a restaurant booth and didn't even think "will I fit this time?"

3. I'm planning a trip this summer and for the first time in ages am not worried about fitting on the plane or in a roller coaster.

4. I am off one of my prescriptions, and the others have been cut in half.

5. I'm shopping for a bike! Me, a bike!

Ok serious answer

~ Getting rid of meds there are so many I have a printed list

~ Buying hotter colthes (yes even us men want to)

~ Longer life (My mom already buried a son and husband don't want her to bury another son)

~ Fit in an airplane seat wiht try table down

~ Do projects with out getting tired so quickly

oooh, the airplane seat is a good one. the last couple of times I have flown I have carried a seatbelt extender. Thanks for reminding me. I will add that one on my list. I used to "smuggle" it in my bra strap and hope the person sitting beside me wouldnt notice. ahahahah

Also...and this is for the ladies...and I have a tendancy to share to much. But I am looking forward to be able to shave...we'll say my "bikini line"...and actually see it! lol...

sometimes I feel like Edward Scissorhands down there. Just hoping everything is nice and tidy.

hahah...well...there. I said it.