What do you want to do that you couldn't do before the sleeve?

[*susan* 1,709]

Suzanne, thanks for sharing your story! It is very inspiring and gives us all something to look forward to.

[MacMadame 81]

I'm glad to read these as, once you get to goal, it can be hard to remember why you wanted to do it in the first place.

I remember having goals when I first started out such as wanting to not put my kid off every time she asks me to go to the pool with her. I did want to go back to ice skating or take up ballroom dancing but later on I changed that goal to doing an Ironman. :thumbup1:

It's nice to be able to tie my shoes without having to sit down, too.

Buying regular clothes in a regular store and looking good in them.

Being off the BP meds. That was a major one for me. I hated taking the pills because of what they represented to me.

[Ruthi 60]

I want to look good naked. Ok, I will settle for looking better naked.

[BeardedItalian48 3]

DITTO on that RUTHI---yumm

[Ruthi 60]

I knew bearded would have a comemt, I just knew it!

[*susan* 1,709]

He wouldn't be our beloved bearded if he didn't!

[Malaika 50]

I knew bearded would have a comemt, I just knew it!

He wouldn't be our beloved bearded if he didn't!

IF he hadn't had a comment, it would mean he was REALLY sick ... that's the ONLY time he doesn't have a comment .... :ohmy:

[jilljesalyn 0]

I want to be able to cross my legs without having to prop the top leg on something to keep them crossed.

I want to be a hot mamma that my kids are proud of....not that they aren't now, but things change as they get older.

I, too, want to shop at Victoria's Secret.

I don't want to shop at Lane Bryant anymore.

I want to wear all of my cute heels and have my feet not kill me within 30 minutes.

I want to get out of bed without my back and feeting hurting.

I know there are so many other things that I want to do, but these are the things that are pretty high on my list.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

What is up with all these girls that want to shop at vicky secrets? I just don't get the appeal. I guess I am just too cheap!

[Tiffykins 673]

What is up with all these girls that want to shop at vicky secrets? I just don't get the appeal. I guess I am just too cheap!

I don't see it either. I'm frugal as well. I can't imagine spending $5-$7 bucks on a 1 pair of panties. . .

[*susan* 1,709]

You know, I am not even really sure why shopping at Victoria's Secret is so high on my list. I guess it is just because I have never been able to, and just once would like to buy something really feminine and sexy and walk around the mall with that cute little VS bag!

[Malaika 50]

You know, I am not even really sure why shopping at Victoria's Secret is so high on my list. I guess it is just because I have never been able to, and just once would like to buy something really feminine and sexy and walk around the mall with that cute little VS bag!

Go buy some perfume or some thing like that at VS -- then you'll have the bag ... they buy your sexy frilly outfit somewhere else less expensive -- Kohl's has really cute stuff and there's lots of lingerie sites online.

[*susan* 1,709]

I absolutely love Kohl's. They always seem to have the most amazing sales.

[Malaika 50]

I absolutely love Kohl's. They always seem to have the most amazing sales.

It's funny - when I lived in Indianapolis, I could never find anything at Kohl's that I really liked -- now that they are in Las Vegas, it's like my favorite store. Everything always seems to be on sale and their clearances are awesome!

[*susan* 1,709]

Exactly, the clearances are great. I refuse to spend a ton of money on clothes that I know I won't be able to wear too long. Yet, I can't not buy clothes because work and the general public tends to frown upon me walking around with my pants at my ankles because they have gotten too big. So, I try to only buy clothes that are on sale. When they had their 4th of July sale, I bought several blouses and slacks for less than $10.00 each.