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I have found that times I don't lose weight I lose inches. It is really good to keep up with your measurements so you can see the NSV.
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Fantastic NSV's!!!!!!!! Can't wait till I'm there....I'm wearing a 30/32 now, hoping for surgery before the end of the year?!?!?! You give me hope and ispiration! THANKS for sharing!
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As of this morning, I have lost 77.8lbs. I realized that my 10 year old daughter weighs 71lbs. I've lost a 10 year old child!!! SO happy with my sleeve!
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A Nsv That's Blowing My Mind!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to his2my2our4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That IS a mind blowing NSV!! Congrats girlie, you're truly rockin your sleeve!! :Banane08: -
Aaaaarrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh! 2Lbs A Week?! Really?!
yecats replied to DisappearingDivis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I second what NEW HOPE wrote. Look at the bright side quick might mean more skin later. Slow and moderate most likely will make all the difference later in how you look. I think it is a blessing in disguise. It is hard to feel that now but if you know you are doing the right things by eating and working out, it really is to your advantage. Take pics monthly, I plan on looking back at all the NSV others have shared when getting discouraged. Soon you will be seeing those of your own. I am right behind you, seeing how my journey plays out. Good for you girl working out so hard and eating right, it just a matter of time !!!! -
Hi all, I decided right before my surgery (11/7/17) that I would not purchase a scale. I figured I will be weighed when it truly matters (in office ) and I would focus all of my attention on NSV. So far it feels wonderful not worrying about numbers and it allows me to build different goals like meal planning, water intake challenges and walking goals. I think I will only buy a scale if my doctor recommends . Anyone else on a similar path?
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April Sleevers/Success and Struggles
anncharlie replied to StefanieT's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved on April 8... and did great until about a month ago... was down 40 lbs... now I am down 42 lbs... omg... I am so stuck it seems... I am doing what I should food wise and exercise ... the NSV are off the wall... crossing my legs again down to size 16 from a 20-22.... energy levels,,, clothes fit... given away alot of my big clothes.... no hunger really... the list goes on... now what's wrong with the scale??? lol I seem to being going thru the change since I have skipped 2 months... so I keep telling myself Be Patient...it will come off.... any advice or insights... or is anyone else stalled like me???? who said this would be easy??? -
Great NSV! I have been getting embarassed when we eat out cause I get full on about 2 bites. Then I have the whole meal to take home. I know I shouldn't be embarassed, but I am. Good for you for ordering off the kids menu!! I think I need to either try this or eating off of everyone else's plates, like someone on here mentioned. I just hate going out to eat now!
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We went out to dinner last night with the kids and our neighbors to Outback. I wasn't really hungry so I mustered up the courage to ask for the first time if I could order off the kid's menu. The server was very nice and said of course - not a problem. Well, dinner came and they were handing out the food and a different server couldn't figure out where the extra kid's dinner went. Raised my hand and avoided eye contact because I was embarassed. Onto the NSV - by the time everyone had cleaned their plates, I was full and only was able to eat 1/3 of the kid's meal! I took home a "doggie" bag with the balance! I figured then the server knew I wasn't just trying to be cheap! Thanks for letting me share!
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Good morning everyone! I thought it may be nice for us to share in our successes off the scale - as undoubtedly there will be times when it doesn't move as fast as we would like - to keep us motivated and realize the beauty in the small stuff...:thumbup: While the scale is still moving because I am newly banded; there are NSV's I am already noticing: - my watch is fitting looser and doesnt leave an impression in my wrist - I don't have to suck nearly as much in to button some of my formerly tight fitting size 22 dress pants - one pair of snugger fitting dress shoes are now sliding on my heel - EA Active leg band now doesnt pop off when I do squats or run Let's start sharing as we go....and I think it will be alot of fun to look back and see these victories as they happen and when! I'm so excited for all of us!! :thumbup:
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Friday Morning Weigh-In: January 9, 2009
Azlife replied to MistyD65's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well, it was an okay week, a loss is a loss I keep telling myself. I am sure it is going to slow down now. I am down a 1.5 lbs this week. But a I had a great NSV (non scale victory) I had to take a flight to CA on Monday and no need for a safety belt extention!!!! and there was room even better! Good Luck everyone! -
Still not happy with my legs yet but much more confidence then ever before!!! Loving my sleeve!! 1 year post op -102 pounds.... 15 pounds to first goal..25 pounds to ultimate goal!!!
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Ready to do that myself, just almost ready to surmount. the Onederland boundary. Hey I have a new NSV! On our local shuttle buses there is an arm rest between seats you can flip up to sit down, leaving local hospital , visited the ER on a little bowel-related issue, sat down on the seat without flipping it up, and I didn't have to flip the center one up to get enough room for my over-sized backside to sit. Baby's Backside Cheeks going Bye Bye and I plan it to be forever! Not only was it BIG before but it had an upward swoop line a Ducks, my kids when they were in a Gerry backpack would put their feet down on it, and stand up while I was hiking along. Was nothing for me to walk to Westerville, Worthington or over to the Ohio State University district. Now I moan at walking 4-5 blocks, oh I do it, but I still moan! And after years of owning up to 250, even when I was over 300, I can't,pass for that weight anymore, not when I am ready for the 100s! Yippety Skippee Yahoo for ME!
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@@Jazziminna - That's a BIG NSV!!! Congrats!
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5 fills very little weight loss and frustrated!!!
Lana24 replied to dragonfly34's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I can totally feel you guys on this one. I had sugery 05/21/08 and to date I have not lost very much weight. 26 pounds to be exact, the first year I was hurt and frustrated but I kept in mind that I was exercising and eating right so something at somepoint has to change. I have had about 10 fills my last being last month, I finally have a decent amount of restriction. If not for the NSV I would have seriously dove into a cupcake and taken up residence, but since I didn't I can cleary see that my body has changed. My cloths fit better, I am a lot...I mean a lot more comfortable. I can exercise comfortably without feeling like I'm going to die. Everything in my life is better since I had the band placed. But I still look at the numbers and wonder if I'm really failing. -
Woohoo! Those NSV are great, aren't they? How did you keep up your old jeans, going from 26 to 18?? I know that was a great feeling. Congrats. Karen
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Ah, what the hay!! (Progress photos)
Fernando replied to Bandster Gal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
There is no used to about it hunny... those dimples are BACK!!! Real progress... NSV... call it what you want... you are on your way girl!!! I noticed your name is Elena... that is neat ... not a common name.... My daughter is an Elena too -
Who here has enjoyed the NSV of closet-shopping? I tried on some coats and suits that I had purchased on clearance a while back as "mini-goal" clothes and they fit great! They all still had the tags on them. They were great deals (like an Anne Klein suit coat and a pretty winter coat that makes me glad we still have snow here, actually). When I bought them, it seemed like just a dream that I might be able to wear them someday. I lost 20 lbs during a 6-month pre-op period and 20 lbs (as of today) since my VSG in early Feb. I am thinking for a couple of the better pieces, when I lose more I might actually get them tailored so I can wear a while longer. Has anyone else done this? What fun outfits have you found lately in your own closet?
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I totally agree with the "one pound at a time" perspective. I need to lose in excess of 150 pounds but I don't even care. Today, the scale went down another pound and I am elated, because that brings me a pound closer to my old pants (or insert your own NSV... my big NSVs are my wardrobe. I have TONS of clothes transitioning from when I got bigger, so through the transformation, I'll have a new lil wardrobe each milestone).
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Questions to ask Surgeon
thinoneday replied to Bonnielass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bonnielass, I did just what Tiff explained and my surgeon was really pleased to know that I was actually asking those questions. . .he was right in there like a dirty shirt! He was honest about it, especially when I asked how successful he has been as a surgeon with the sleeve procedure. . . he said, "it's a fairly new procedure, I have done more bands, and only about 200 sleeves, but I have never had a leak" So that was comforting, he also told me that I would be in hospital overnight for sure, get a leak test done, and if there was one he would do an oversew to correct it. . . he told me I didn't need a preop diet cause my BMI wasn't high enough! Talk about a NSV!!! I told him i would rather do a pre-op diet however, he must of thought I was nuts, but he said, sure that will make my job alot easier! he was so pleasant and courteous. I had a good feeling with him too. . . so I trust him. . even though I know that I'm just another dollar sign walking around! hehehehe -
3/25/09 Get Your Head In The Game
voiceomt2002 commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
Not to be a buzz kill, but head hunger happens even after banding. You're right though, my choices in "cheating" have changed. I know I can't have some of DH's sub sandwich because dense bread and my stoma don't play well together, so I steal just the meat! LOL! Sure, some of my choices are just plain bad, but I can't pig-out-binge until the whole bag of cookies is gone anymore. Does such naughtiness slow down my weight loss? Yes. Does it kill it? Not so far. Yes, I'm a paranoid Scale Whore and will be for many years to come, but the NSV's keep me pretty much on the path to healthy weight and well-being. Speaking of which, Time for me to go ride my exercise bike! I'm stiff and sore from running up and down the steps of the theatre last night. Me! Running! It's a miracle! -
Just packed up all my oversized towels to bring down to Florida to use on the chaise lounges down at the pool. I replaced them all with 'regular' bath towels because the oversized ones are way too big for me. I can wrap it around me almost twice and I can't tuck it in because it's too heavy now.. Never thought I'd have to replace my towels of all things...
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Great nsv. when I was at my heaviest, I couldn't wrap a bath towel around my body I bought a terry wrap in extra large. Now the wrap is too big . So, now regular towels wrap nicely. it's the little things that happen to you along the way that sometimes you just say, wow.
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You just made me smile lol. I had never really thought about the towel thing as I've never had one fit so I never used one that way. Think I am going to go "try on" a towel haha. Congrats on this NSV
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Just had Ambulatory Surgery to remove a cyst, not feeling too bad, getting over the General they gave ME. My new NSV, I no longer need the "OMG--- Just How Big ARE YOU," size, I got a "Normal" and had enough room it met in the back, so no more "Moon over Miami" for ME!
