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Spent a week here http://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm. Truly an amazing place and one that I would recommend to anyone visiting this part of our nation. I gave up logging after the first day, tried to make good choices and stay active, but found this little Mexican restaurant and the food was amazing, including something new to me that the owner called "Mexican Coleslaw", I am going to have to work on re-creating his version of it. Got on the scale for the first time in a week and the verdict is, up 5 pounds. Not a big deal, since I know I didn't eat 21K extra calories, I know that the weight is water and will soon go away now that I am back on my regular eating schedule. A couple of NSV's: 1. Despite the altitude (7-8K), I never ran out of breath on our hikes. 2. One tour through a cliff dwelling required that we crawl out a tunnel with an 18" opening and I doubt that I would have fit 6 months ago.
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anyone forget to feed others?
Ms skinniness replied to devonmae's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would be angry to at my spouse. It is way too hot to cook today. But what an NSV to not think that much about dinner. -
A letter of love to my body
jensjoy28 replied to jensjoy28's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yay!!! First NSV...got back into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in 2 years...should I have waited another week or so to actually wear them...yes...did I?...nope :-) just put on some sassy high heels so I looked even slimmer -
Who is scheduled for Jan 8th? I'm getting nervous
Woobs replied to 2013isit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
NSV- I have started using the app couch to 5k (c25k). I ran/ walked 2 miles today. My miles were under 16 min each. :-) Fay, I hear you about the hair EVERYWHERE. It's crazy--thinking about it and having a coat for the winter made with it. Ok, not really but jeez!!! -
How do you celebrate?
☠carolinagirl☠ replied to ZinniaMT's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
the odd ball that i am , when i have a NSV or a (good thing) i call and tell my hub who is my #1 support....sharing is caring and when you are doing well, its nice to have that feedback... -
Story would of been better if, say Tom Cruise was soaping you up in the shower & found your ribs.... j/s Congrats on your NSV. You rock this girlfriend!
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Do your feet really shrink?
SerendipityHappens replied to memk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
100 pounds down and my feet are still the same length...I've been wearing a size 10 since 6th grade so I don't think they'll get shorter at this point! My feet are a bit narrower and my instep is not as full so I can more easily fit into shoes... I used to be a "wide" width in many shoes.. I went to the shoe store last week to get fitted for some new athletic shoes.... and he came out with a MEDIUM WIDTH!!!! After I bought the shoes, I wandered over to the Dansko section and tried on a pair of danskos in medium width and they fit perfectly.... SO AWESOME because in the past, I was limited to only the plain shoes because those were the only ones that were offered in wide.. But now I can wear any cute pattern I want... I ordered a patent leather floral design... YAY for NSVs! -
I'm back on the boards & down 101 lbs!
Heyher replied to deedeemuffin's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yay!! Welcome back! Was just wondering about how you were doing a few days back. Congrats on the house and a huge congrats for every NSV and pound lost! -
I agree kinda of scary for a moment. Any NSV is terrific. Putting on a pair of socks without sitting down.
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You are too funny! Congrats on rediscovering your ribs! Great NSV!
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What a terrific NSV! Congratulations!
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I'm down 10 BMI points. woooo!
Ms skinniness replied to makemyownluck's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Let's all get up and dance for you...... Great NSV! -
I'm down 10 BMI points. woooo!
Decembersleever replied to makemyownluck's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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I'm back on the boards & down 101 lbs!
deedeemuffin posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi VST family & friends. I haven't been on the boards here in quite awhile. I took a break to concentrate on my schoolwork which turned into a schoolwork/ we're buying a house start packing break! So, yes, I am moving. My bf & I close on our first owned home in about 4 weeks. On 5/27 was my 6 month surgiversary & I am proud to say that I am down 101 lbs! Woohoo! I can't believe what a difference 6 months can make. I'll have to get new pics up at some point. I know how everyone here loves pics! LOL I have gone through so many changes mentally & physically that I can't even believe it. So many wonderful things. Obviously the 101 lbs gone is nice, but so many more NSV that I'll need a whole other thread. I'm afraid it will be manifesto like in length! I just wanted to say, "Hi. I'm back & better than ever!". I look forward to catching up with some old timers & making new connections. New pics & manifesto to come...probably within a week.- 10 replies
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Sorry, I need to shout it from the rooftops- I passed my 1st Board exam yesterday and am now a Certified Respiratory Therapist!!! Also waiting to see if I get a job offer here soon!!! Life is moving on & up. Thanks for all the support, everyone. I feel like this is part of why I succeed in other parts of my life. So THANKS!!!!!
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Prior to surgery I made a list of my non scale victories (NSV) on my iPhone but somehow erased them. So I decided to make a new list. I'll be adding to this as I come up with new ones. Buy clothes from a non-plus size store Purchase bra/panty from Victoria Secret Get a makeover Take boudior photos for my honey Maybe wear a pair of heels Ride a roller coaster Walk/run in a marathon Not be considered obese Not be afraid to wear a bathing suit Fit comfortably in a booth at a restaurant Own and ride a bike (especially long distance) Go zip-lining Always use the stairs Go cart racing Dance in public Sit at a regular desk (in school) Finish my degree Go to law school Volunteer work Plant a garden/landscape yard Attend Zumba regularly Incorporate clean eating in my new lifestyle Stand on my feet longer than 30 minutes
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone. The encouragement is so appreciated!! I wanted to add this: another NSV for me is that I am healthy. I'm off my bp meds (well, I have been since the week before surgery, but it's due to the weight loss!) and haven't had any complications. I see so many posts from recent sleevers that are having issues, or having weakness with their food, and I really just can't help but be so glad it's not me. I realize that may sound selfish, but my journey is about me after all! What I've learned through this process is that my body - it's an amazing thing. The fact that I've lived this long being super obese and ONLY had high blood pressure for the past year is a miracle in and of itself. Add in that I just had major surgery less than a month ago and you'd never know it from looking at me, I realize I'm blessed. My body is healing well. My body is getting stronger. As much abuse as I've put this body through, it keeps on going... for me, this journey, even though I'm not at the end, has really taught me to LOVE MYSELF in a way I never did before. To love this perfectly imperfect body - and not just because it's the only one I'll ever have - because IT IS RESILIENT! It really brings a happy tear to my eye to know that I have more respect for myself now, and I'm not even close to the finish line. I'll get there... I'll (try to) be patient... but for now - this feels pretty great, too. Thanks again everyone! <3
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Congratulations on your NSV's! Those are amazing and an added bonus. It truly is amazing how life changes.
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Thank you so much!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR LIST!!! So, VERY encouraging!!! I'm still post op and basically starting over with a new clinic and surgeon after a bad experience with the first. But, I know eventually I will have a list like this and it makes me cry with joy to know it will happen. Congratulations to you and may you continue to have NSV's and SV's as well!!!
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Best NSV ever after 13 days post op.
LipstickLady posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I made a poodle. Yup. I almost took a picture but that might have been too much. I feel so much better. -
I was talking with my hubby this weekend and we started listing all of the NSV's Ive experienced so far and the list was so long that I thought Id share with everyone and hopefully encourage some...here goes. 1. sleep apnea - GONE 2. Planters faciitis - GONE 3. Night sweats - GONE 4. Can tie my shoes without cutting of my air supply 5. Allergies to makeup - GONE 6. Can paint my own toes now 7. No more excessive sweating just to get ready in the morning 8. Can go shopping for hours without my feet and back killing me 9. Have TONS of energy 10. I get up early now, even on the weekends! 11. No more seatbelt extender on airplanes 12. After the 3 months of hairloss, its finally subsiding (Im at 6 months now) 13. Eczema - GONE 14. Swollen ankles - GONE 15. Need to get my rings resized 16. Can finally shop in non-plus sized clothes and even wear some meduims!!! 17. Had to buy smaller panties (shhhh) 18. Can wear high heels again 19. Look forward to naughty time with the hubby!!! 20. Today alone Ive been called 'skinny mini' 3 times so far. I am FAR from skinny but its still nice to hear. Im sure there are more but 20 is a pretty good number so far. I love my teeny tiny tummy! Have a great day
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While I was driving my daughter to school today, she was being a bit weird and became silent. I asked her what was wrong and she said, " Ok, I am just gonna say it. You look weird to me". I asked her what she meant by that and she replied, "I am used to seeing my big, fat, old, cheery mom and not this skinnier old cheery mom." So, I instantly retorted that I was not old, just old-ER than her. I also thanked her for the compliment on my weight loss and reminded her that I was still the same cheery person. She said it was gonna take some time to get used to seeing me shrink. HAHAHA! That made my day and I hope it lasts all week.
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Good Job! NSVs are the bomb!
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New NSV - 1st time in 5 years that I didn't have to pull out some of my dress shirt to take the strain off my neck!
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January 2013 Post Op
ready2smile replied to ready2smile's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love seeing everyones progress and pictures. You keep me inspired and motivated. I still feel funny taking them myself so I always end up deleting them before I post them here. Still pretty self conscious I guess. It seems like the 4th month is a hard one, especially when you add hair loss on top of it. Ugh :[ Im thankful I keep losing weight most weeks, even if its just .2 lbs. It comes off slow but sometimes I get a nice surprise and see a loss of up to 2.5 a week, just depends. I love the "full" feeling, even though it sometimes annoys me because I want to eat more. Nice having that extra guard in place as a reminder if I pick too big of a serving. I strained my knee so I'm having difficulty exercising-which I hate. I made it worse after a 4 mile hike with my family while camping this weekend. I thought going up hill would be hardest, that was pretty easy-it was staying upright while going downhill that had my knee screaming. Was a great feeling though to be able to take all those hills and keep up with my teenagers! Couldn't have done it last year that's for sure. NSV and we took pics (sweaty betty's) to preserve the memory :] Does anyone else get bored shopping? I used to love it, now it's just like, "ugh, whatever" most times. I do love finding out I went down a size and enjoy being able to shop in whatever store or section I want, it just doesn't hold all the luster right now for some reason. Maybe it's my energy level-I know I could use more Protein but the powder I bought last was nasty, need to see if I can exchange it or just buy a new one. More shopping....fun fun! Lol
