a year ago.....things were so difficult

[B-52 7,113]

What an inspirational story.

I saw this comedian on Letterman a few weeks ago. He was talking about how fat he used to be. He said, "when you're fat, it's amazing how quickly you run out of oxygen just bending over to put your socks on". I'm para-phrasing of course, but you get the gist. So true for me.

I remember those days. And life was difficult. Thank you lapband and Merry Christmas to my lapband and all lapband forum members!!!

tmf

Putting my socks on....could not do it with both hands...had to do it with one hand, sort of from the side...now I can stand on one foot on put them on in 2 seconds....

[Sharpie 3,306]

Not only could I not put my socks on easily.. as B52 says from the side sort of.. but tying my shoes was pretty near impossible.. Today my husband and I had pictures done for our kids Christmas present... first time in years I wanted a camera near me.. I actually put my jeans on without holding onto anything.. just slipped them on.. it's really amazing how weight affects our everyday tasks.. going shopping tomorrow to the Mall.. lots of walking and less eating than last year... Thanks everyone for your words of praise and encouragement.. I feel very blessed to have found banded friends who understand..

[mrsto 2,925]

Sharpie - great post…..SO positive! And I'm so happy for you. I know how good you feel. You deserve it…..well done my friend

[joaniet 11]

thank you for a great story! you are an inspiration to others!

[ZinniaMT 182]

Great, great, great post!