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

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.

makula... LMAO! i totally relate!

Not cringing when I see myself in a full lenght mirror or in a photo!!!!

Being able to cross my legs

Cutting and painting my own toe nails

Shorts in the summer

Summer PERIOD...now that I'm not so hot all the time

Getting out of a chair without rocking first

Not cringing when DH runs his hands over my body:tt1:

Oh my goodness...where do I begin!!!!

I look forward to...

-riding comfortably on a plane (possibly in the middle seat)

-wearing a swimsuit

-not worrying about not fitting in seats like at church, the movies, etc.

-being able to tie my shoes comfortably

-being able to buy knee high boots that zip

-not shopping at Lane Bryant

-not using a pillow to hide my stomach when I sit down

There are oh so many more but those are the biggies that I can think of right now.

I can't wait for that to change!!!! New body, new attitude here I come.

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.

Hilarious! :thumbup: