Manda_T Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I thought this was good and I would share with you all.....please add things that you can think of Things I am looking forward too OR WHEN I LOSE THIS WEIGHT Tie my shoes without losing my breath. Crossing my legs Looking younger Shave my legs in the shower! Get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial. Bend over and..... GET BACK UP! Can shop......anywhere! > More flexible during sex. The fat from our backs disapearing. Fitting comfortably in theatre and airline seats When we sit down or sleep on my side, my underwear doesn't "roll" down the front of my abdomen Going up stairs and not have breathing problems I can buy something without an X in the size Ride all of the rollercoasters I want! Whee! Don't have to wonder if I’m going to break a chair I sit in – will it hold me? Don't need to lie about our weight on my Drivers License any more! Don't need to hide by real weight from my husband/wife/significant others and family. Go to the Beach or public pool (and hold my head high!) Wear a cute costume for Halloween! Spend the money I save on groceries on Jewelry or New Clothes! Don't need the handicapped (larger) stall in restrooms. No fear of using airplane restrooms on long flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Those are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpel Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Love it! I'll add - Playing with my kids without loosing my breath Rolling on the floor with my kids and being able to get back up Sitting on your significant others lap with both feet off the ground That's all I've got -- anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tme2lvme Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm not banded yet, but I am hoping to be...and boy do I dream!!! ~wrapping a towel(not a beach towel either) around me without something hanging out. ~being able to take a bath with more water in it and less me;) ~having my husband being able to carry me and not the other way around (he's maybe 160 soaking wet) ~less aches and pains ~being able to wear shorts (without fear or shame...can't remember the last time I wore any in public) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manda_T Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'm not banded yet, but I am hoping to be...and boy do I dream!!!~wrapping a towel(not a beach towel either) around me without something hanging out. ~being able to take a bath with more water in it and less me;) ~having my husband being able to carry me and not the other way around (he's maybe 160 soaking wet) ~less aches and pains ~being able to wear shorts (without fear or shame...can't remember the last time I wore any in public) Thought of more... Thighs not rubbing together Bottom fitting on a bike seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Personal hygiene becoming easier Putting on socks without having to lift your whole leg up on the bed Painting my own toenails Not being the fattest one in my family DOING STAIRS! Looking in the mirror again Seeing old friends without embarrassment Stop using my hair to cover my fat Having my beloved cats fit on my lap GETTING RID OF MY CPAP MACHINE Bending to pick something up from the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelamarie Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 wearing a bathing suit without a teeshirt over it! wearing shorts!! not being the fat person at the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeK Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 My husband commented the other day whe we were skiing, that he can't wait until I'm not a mile ahead of him when we're skiing especially on the flatter ski-outs, I had retorted "Well I can't wait until I can wipe my --- better too, so what!" LOL. We laughed pretty hard when I told my sister "Spare Tire" later on. I hear you all, the list of benefits is huge and I'm so glad to hear from others who understand since it's difficult for our slimmer partners to fully know how obesity affects all aspects of our lives...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgpdx Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Here are a few things I'm looking forward to.. Not fearing booths when I walk into a new restaurant... ugh.. i've had to squeeeeze into a few and it's soo uncomfortable! not requesting the aisle seat at plays, comedy shows etc... not keeping my arms squeezed to my side and being scared to move when seated next to someone at an event i have turned down basketball/concert etc.. tickets because I was scared of the seating and if I would fit confidentely being on "top" with my boyfriend without thinking I'm squeezing every last ounce of air out of him no more spanks or feeling like a stuffed sausage when trying to look "good" just a few..... (sigh) can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 These would be hysterically funny... if they were not all true. Paula I thought this was good and I would share with you all.....please add things that you can think ofThings I am looking forward too OR WHEN I LOSE THIS WEIGHT Tie my shoes without losing my breath. Crossing my legs Looking younger Shave my legs in the shower! Get out of the bathtub without 911 on speed dial. Bend over and..... GET BACK UP! Can shop......anywhere! > More flexible during sex. The fat from our backs disapearing. Fitting comfortably in theatre and airline seats When we sit down or sleep on my side, my underwear doesn't "roll" down the front of my abdomen Going up stairs and not have breathing problems I can buy something without an X in the size Ride all of the rollercoasters I want! Whee! Don't have to wonder if I’m going to break a chair I sit in – will it hold me? Don't need to lie about our weight on my Drivers License any more! Don't need to hide by real weight from my husband/wife/significant others and family. Go to the Beach or public pool (and hold my head high!) Wear a cute costume for Halloween! Spend the money I save on groceries on Jewelry or New Clothes! Don't need the handicapped (larger) stall in restrooms. No fear of using airplane restrooms on long flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Now, this post on another site cracked me up... they were talking about a list of things that they found to be helpful, ond one of the items was toilet tongs, meaning a pair of kitchen tongs wrapped with toilet paper, extending your reach. Heck.. I need that BEFORE surgery. The idea kind of grosses me out, but it is a good idea. Like I said in another post, it would be hysterically funny if the problem was not real. Paula My husband commented the other day whe we were skiing, that he can't wait until I'm not a mile ahead of him when we're skiing especially on the flatter ski-outs, I had retorted "Well I can't wait until I can wipe my --- better too, so what!" LOL. We laughed pretty hard when I told my sister "Spare Tire" later on. I hear you all, the list of benefits is huge and I'm so glad to hear from others who understand since it's difficult for our slimmer partners to fully know how obesity affects all aspects of our lives...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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