Things I can do since my lap band...

[Brighton Belle 0]

Just thought this might be a good thread to do.

I am now 23 days post op and have lost about 12 lbs and now I can COMFORTABLY CROSS MY LEGS!

[Loveslady 0]

Just thought this might be a good thread to do.

I am now 23 days post op and have lost about 12 lbs and now I can COMFORTABLY CROSS MY LEGS!

Get outta here! You can cross your legs! I'm not even close. I would love to cross my legs. I'm just 2 wks post op so I can't do too much just yet. Congratulations on that. I can't wait to be 195.

[dfav3412 116]

ok, I can sit in a booth and not overhang on the table. I don't have to worry if waiter takes me to a booth as there is a good 8 inches of space from my body to the table, I can cross my legs, I fit into an airplane seat with out an extension belt, I don't mind having my picture taken, I can find clothes to fit in regular stores, etc....and the very best is I won't be gaining the weight back!

[nawlinzlady 1]

Shaving my legs is soooo much easier! lol

[nazzy 1]

ive lost 70 pds and still no ones said they noticed.i know its alot weight i had to lose,and i know i feel better,but still waiting for that 1 person who sorta notices.sure will make my day when i hear someone say something,but i do know i can walk 3 miles everyday,and havent missed 1 day of walking in 11 months,rain or shine i go,good luck to u all

[nawlinzlady 1]

ive lost 70 pds and still no ones said they noticed.i know its alot weight i had to lose,and i know i feel better,but still waiting for that 1 person who sorta notices.sure will make my day when i hear someone say something,but i do know i can walk 3 miles everyday,and havent missed 1 day of walking in 11 months,rain or shine i go,good luck to u all

WOW! What an accomplishment! I think people are probably noticing but not sure how to approach it, weight/weightloss are touchy subjects sometimes. Congrats!:thumbup:

[Loveslady 0]

ive lost 70 pds and still no ones said they noticed.i know its alot weight i had to lose,and i know i feel better,but still waiting for that 1 person who sorta notices.sure will make my day when i hear someone say something,but i do know i can walk 3 miles everyday,and havent missed 1 day of walking in 11 months,rain or shine i go,good luck to u all

they have noticed they just don't know how to approach you. People are weird.

[nazzy 1]

yeah thanks just wish 1 person say something lol

[dfav3412 116]

Nazzy, if you want someone to comment on your weight loss...buy a new outfit that fits and you will get several comments. Alot of us when we lose weight continue to our old clothes which are now ill fitting. We should make it a practice to buy atleast one outfit each time we go down a size.

[Libbyjane1976 1]

I can cross my legs comfortably, sit in an airplane seat with the arm rests down on both sides comfortably and the big one is when i'm exercising I can do jumping jacks and jump around. I was too afraid to before.

[nazzy 1]

yeah think your right a new outfit might be the thing lol thanks and hope alls good with everyone

[okiechick 0]

I can now paint my toe nails without having someone else do them, because I can reach the darn things. My Grand daughter called me her big Nana one time and now she calls me her little Nana. I can now go up stairs without huffing and puffing. 2 pounds from goal in 14 months.

[teisha 0]

I got into a pair of jeans! yeah:wub:

[Brighton Belle 0]

Interestingly several patients have said quite none-specific things like "you look great" or "you're looking really well" .

One old lady has said I should not loose any weight because then I would not be cuddly (groan - I do NOT want to be cuddly any more!). She was the only one who specifically mentioned my weight, although I have only lost about 12 lbs so far.

I take your point about clothes fitting. I think I was wearing clothes that were actually a wee bit tight and now fit better.

I still have several pairs of work trousers in two smaller sizes that I may get into in due course. Sorry, make that WILL get into...

It is tempting not to buy clothes as you think you will waste money but, hell, it does make you feel good to wear something new, smart, that fits and makes you look good.

[Katlynn 0]

This is kind of embarrassing but yesterday I was able to wear a pair of regular pants instead of still wearing my MATERNITY pants that I had been in for the past 2 years!