I've always wanted to....

MelissaE1979 · 09-20-2005, 11:51 AM

Some of the things I'm looking forward to being able to do as I lose wieght....
1. Horseback riding (usually a 180 weight limit)
2. Taking a helicoptor ride to Catalina, Grand Canyon, etc.
3. Being able to jump in my husbands arms.
4. Clothes shopping in a "Regular" store.
5. Skydiving

What are some of the things you've been able to do that you never could do pre-band?

-Melissa

Jessiebear · 09-20-2005, 12:31 PM

Things I'm looking forward to......

1. Go hiking
2. Go back to school for my RN
3. Go places without feeling like people are staring at me
4. Buy normal sized clothing & not having to pay $5-$10 extra for my size
5. See a fertility doc
6. Snuggle with my husband
7. Run
8. Get my back fixed
9. Buy a small sports car
10. Fit in a booth when out to eat
11. LIVE!!!!!!!!

cissy · 09-20-2005, 12:35 PM

1. stop shopping at lane bryant
2. walk stairs without my knees hurting
3. have regular periods
4. give DH the son he wants

JCJSTL · 09-20-2005, 12:42 PM

1)Sky diving
2)Teach my oldest son to ride his bike without running out of breath after 15 steps.
3)Get a tattoo
4)Run a marathon possibly a mini triathalon
5)Live to see my sons grow up
6)Grow old in decent health with my wonderful wife

La_madam · 09-20-2005, 12:43 PM

These are some thigns I have been able to do since my weight loss

Shop in regular size clothing store

sit with my legs crossed like a lady instead of a man

paint my own toenails

Walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath

waking up i nthe morning withouy my feet aching in pain.

divaliciousdee · 09-20-2005, 01:04 PM

I am looking forward to the following:

1. Wearing stillettos
2. Cute panties and bras
3. Swimming without the cover-up
4. Shopping in "regular" stores

banded_for_life · 09-20-2005, 01:07 PM

Things I am looking forward to:

1. Being around for my kids as they get older.
2. Getting a belly button ring and a tattoo.
3. Painting my own toenails.
4. Sitting on my husband's lap without him trying to pretend that I am not crushing his legs...lol...he is such a sweetheart.
5. Looking at a mirror instead of looking everywhere but the mirror.
6. Shopping for new smaller clothes and shoes.
7. Buying a pair of sexy TMD Boots.
gosh...I could go on and on and on...lol.

PinkMary · 09-20-2005, 01:14 PM

1. have regular periods
2. be pregnant
3. wearing tighted jeans
4. wearing sexy underwear
5. making sex with lights
6. wearing belts
7. Get a tattoo on my weist below
8. wearing sexy dresses and high heels
9. have a job that i will love

aaamom · 09-20-2005, 01:31 PM

I just want to weigh less than my husband !!!!!! (he's 183)

Lioness81970 · 09-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Things I've been able to do:

1) Paint my toenails and wear heals
2) Do the splits
3) Ride on a rollercoaster
4) get a bra and panty set that matched from Victoria's Secret
5) wear Tommy and Guess jeans in a size 36
and the biggest thing that I have been able to do is:
WEAR MY 13 YR OLD'S CLOTHES!!!

Things I still haven't done but working on right now:

1) getting a tattoo
2) going back to school
3) joining the military

chichigirl · 09-20-2005, 02:54 PM

Wow, my imagination could go wild on this one, but I'll just mention a few of my favorites:

I'd like to:

1. No more medications
2. Have so many clothes to choose from I have a hard time making up my mind
3. Having the confidence to go for a job interview for a job I really want
4. No more medical equipment for breathing
5. Wearing a really nice bathing suit
6. NOT FEELING INVISIBLE
7. Taking a bubble bath
8. Go for a spa retreat
9. Sexy lingerie
10. Only needing one seat on an airplane

That's my top ten, not necessarily in that order, but the ten things most important to me at this point in my life.

Wishing all of us the power and strength to achieve our goals!!!!!!

Cindy

Terrilen · 09-20-2005, 05:41 PM

I look forward to .....
Taking a bath and having some room in the tub for some bubbles!
Being able to tie my shoes,look Ma no more velcro!
Not having to count my chins, or lift up my stomach!
Not having to ask the bitchy flight attendent for the seat belt extender!
Not having to pretend that it did not piss me off that you asked me "When is the baby due?"
Being able to cross my legs without having to sit like a man.
Being able to have a bikini wax..hell has anyone even seen it in years ha!

Parvathi · 09-20-2005, 06:09 PM

Things I've been able to do:-

Fit comfortably in an economy airline seat
Ride roller coasters and have the strap actually fit
Keep up with my 7 year old
Fit my fat calves into a pair of CFM's lol
Fit into my wedding dress - its even loose now
Shop in some regular stores

Things I still want to be able to do:-

Go horseback riding again
Wear cute panties and bras
Learn to pole dance
Have my hubby carry me over a threshold lol - lucky him
Be able to fit into one of my hubby's dress shirts and have it hang off me like Big's shirt hangs off Carrie in Sex and the City heh
Shop in all regular stores and not wear the biggest size they offer (which here, is a 16)
Go to the beach, in a bathing suit, without a coverup and not try to hide from everyone, or look like a beached whale lol

The list could go on and on, but that'll do for now...

ickytazz · 09-20-2005, 06:34 PM

i want to shop at the regular department anyware!
get matching bra and panties at Victoria's
show my dogs with out getting exhausted
keep up with my neices and nephews
get more tattoo's one on my back

tztmama · 09-20-2005, 07:15 PM

Things I want to do after I lose some weight..........
*sit cross legged in a chair
*learn to play football with my students (middle school)
*go horseback riding
*jog in the rain, wearing tank top and shorts
*being able to mix and match clothes easier and in less time
*not wondering if the next blood test will reveal diabetes
*live longer and therefore having more time with those i love
*hiking atop the beautiful, magical red mesas in Northern New Mexico
*nice fitting jeans without too much "spare tire" pouring over the waistline.
*becoming small breasted vs being fat titted (52 inch bustline)
*off pain meds for back pain