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Today I stopped by meijer with my seven year old to buy him some new boxers. I decided while I was there to purchase myself some summer pajamas since I don't have any. I avoided the plus size section, logically knowing they'd be too big. I picked up some XL and studied them for a second. My son isn't the most patient, so I couldn't try them on. I looked at that XL thinking they'd be too right, but knowing if they were "it wouldn't be long" until they looked decent. I got home, put them on, and they're actually slightly baggy. Is my brain ever going to catch up and compute that I'm the size I am now while clothes shopping? Lol! Do any of you others do this? I guess it's a good problem to have.... And a good NSV.

My mother managed to really, really hurt me today. She went off and told people about my surgery and how she felt about it. (Not positive mind you). I was so hurt and embarrassed...quite humiliated. So what did I do? I went home and attempted to over eat. Stuffing my feelings about her betrayal just like all the hundreds of times I have felt as though she has thrown me under the bus for the sake of juicy gossip. But (here's the good part) I stopped. I picked up the phone and very nicely but firmly told her that she hurt me, made me feel humiliated and embarrassed. I asked her to please never discuss my issues with anyone else and if I wanted to disclose information that it would be up to me to do so. She apologized (tears and all...this is a way for her to keep me from speaking my truth) and I accepted. And I thanked her for listening and accepted her apology. And then I felt better. I didn't need to eat anymore because I dealt with her in a constructive, positive way. And that is for me, a victory!

Congrats Misty! The weight loss and NSV's!!!!

Oh my god you guys! I lost 4.5 kg this week. I am in SHOCK! Also an NSV. I have had lymphedema in my shins since a long plane trip I took in 2008. That means swelling that you can press your finger into and a mark stays for a while, like putty. It's weird. Anyway compression stockings would temporarily take it away but I never bothered wearing them because hello, ugly! And even though it was weird it didn't hurt or anything. Well it is GONE! I can feel my shin bones! Not sure why it is gone but it is. Also my blood sugar is still holding steady at 4.9. This is considered "high normal". If it sticks around for 3 months my A1C will also be high normal and I will basically be non-diabetic!

My husband had the bypass at the end of September and I had the sleeve at the beginning of December. He is doing amazing...down 80ish pounds and off of nearly all his diabetes meds. I am down 74 pounds. It was...and still is...SO much easier for us to do this together! He went first, so he was a tremendous help the first few days when I was trying to figure out protein drinks and stuff like that. We had no problems with our insurance. It really helps us stay accountable too, since we are in this for the long haul and doing it together. At the same time, we are sharing very similar NSVs and really enjoying finding new things we can do together, and being able to do some of the things we used to do together again that we had stopped doing because of our weight.

Yep.. children can be brutal reality checkers at times. God bless them of course, but it still hurts. OP... This is just NSV #1 with many to come! Yippee!

I so love to read all NSVs !!!! I can relate to many of them....its just so dang much fun doing anything with out lugging 125 extra pounds !!!

Congrats!! That feeling is a great NSV

I live in Texas so I totally understand the sweat issue. What a great NSV for you!

I spent yesterday at the dreaded Mall with my two granddaughters looking for a dress for the 14 yr old to wear in a pageant she will be in next Sat. 40 lbs ago I could not have walked that Mall more than a few minutes without sitting down to rest.. I did not sit one time.. so your NSV is awesome.. it's a wonderful feeling to be able to participate in life instead of sitting on the sidelines and sweating lol...keep up the good work...

That is an awesome NSV, congrats!

Had a great NSV this weekend that I just had to share with a group that would understand. Spent the weekend in Green Bay for a football camp with my son. Temps were in the upper 70's/low 80's, sun shining, and a good amount of walking. Before my surgery I would have been sweating like a pig just getting out of the car. The walking would have killed me. This weekend I was able to keep up with my sons team when they were on the move and didn't sweat once, even sitting on the metal bleachers. Such a great feeling. Thanks for letting me share. Jen

Congratulation anytime you have those NSV you should Celebrate. I just love tnot having to use a belt extender on a plane, not having to walk side ways down the airplane aisle. Not losing my breathe when walking down the jetway.

That is such a big NSV. I bet you are feeling good. Congratulations, and good luck with your next goal if you have anymore . ~~~Stephanie

Congrats on a great NSV!!!

My NSV list so far: -playing volleyball with my daughter! -crossing my legs -wearing shorts out in public for the first time in years -riding a horse -being excited to go to the Dr. for a check up -having my hubby wrap his arms all the way around me! -wearing a tank top Sent from my iPhone using VST

fp9107 a few of my favorite NSV's..... health problems being gone no more huffing and puffing able to easily pick up something i dropped!!! new found self-confidence "forgetting" where the plus size section is Kohl's having someone "almost" not recognizing the new me sitting in the middle of 3 people on airplain - with plenty of room on each side of me in the seat sitting in a restaurant booth sitting in a seat at the movies knowing there are many more NSV's in my future being the happiest, best person i've ever been kathy

Ok, so first I have went from a size 40 pants to a 36....they are getting loose!!! I keep getting stopped by coworkers and they tell me I am looking skinny and asking how I am doing it. Feels so awesome!! The big one is that I just did a 5k walk this morning, my first official 5k! I finished in 51mins, my 12yr old daughter finished 52mins, 6yr old daughter 1hr 4mins, and wife made it 1hr 5mins!! It was so much fun! Next weekend there is another one our family is going to do. Can't wait! The pic in the blue shirt is just before surgery on pre-op diet, the white shirt pic is from this morning.

LoL!! They are sensitive about that huh? Congrats on a very flattering NSV!!

I got asked out today!! Made my day...but hubby wasn't too happy when I told him!!! :-P

I now have a new NSV goal on my list. Yee-haw!!!

I think my best NSV is NOT feeling heart palpitations and out of breath everyday like I'm going to die soon.

Hi all! I started C25K two as soon as I got clearance from my doc in August 2011. I was stuck at certain stages, I thought I'll die on the treadmill a few times - but I finished it by November. 2011. Then I became ambitious and started the next step: bridge to 10K.... By December 2011 I ran myself into the ground running 8-8.5k three times a week as the program advanced. I had to stop - which became a 6 month hiatus. I started again last June but it was a mighty struggle.... In December 2012 my left knee rebelled and became inflamed so much I couldn't even walk unless my knees were strapped up. At that point my hubby got me vouchers for a full biomechanical and physio analysis at the Running School (how toughtful, hey? Grrrr...). I finally went in February this year - and looking at their findings I wonder how could I "ran" even the shortest distances or times???? It looked absolutely awful - but more importantly my "running" style was the cause of my knee inflammation and other various pains I've been experiencing and could have gotten worse if I carried on "running" like that. Running for me is the epitome of love-hate relationships: before my surgery you wouldn't catch me dead on a treadmill or in the local park! I would have never ran to catch the last bus!!! I had awful flashbacks from junior high PE classes... So it is a personal goal for me: I must learn to LOVE running. Now, there is a potential NSV to achieve!! I signed up for the Running School's program. I'm having my fifth session in two hours. And let me tell you this: the BEST £260 I've ever spent! It's bloody though!!! but I'm definitely progressing from Nelly the Elephant towards Tinkerbelle - and it doesn't just LOOK better: it is becoming soooo much easier and kinder on my (still big-ish) body! I feel so much lighter on my feet while running, I quit bouncing, there is hardly any impact on my joints - it feels fabulous! And do you want to know the best and scariest thing? I ACTUALLY run: running starts at 6mph (9.6kmph). Anything under this speed is not running.... I did my c25k and b210k at the average speed of 4-4.5 mph. So when my trainer at the Running School told me that we are going to start at 6 and progress the speed from there I nearly fainted.... After 4 sessions I'm up at 6.3-6.5 average. I still cannot comprehend it fully! My advice is this: doing a running program is great as it gives structure you can follow. But if you thinking of taking up running more frequently or aiming for more mileage please have a pro look at your running style before you injure yourself unknowingly. You will not regret the investment! Now I'm off to school - Running School, that is Sent from my KFTT using LapBandTalk

Actually, I discovered a new NSV yesterday - I can now comfortably "hover" again. You ladies know what I mean. Whew!

So...I had three doctor appointments today. A mammogram first, then a visit to the lapband surgeon for a follow up visit, and then the rheumatologist to discuss the knee and hip pain. Great NSVs at the breast imaging center. I fit fine in the narrow seats in the waiting room. Last time, I had to sit on the couch...the chairs were too tight. Then was able to wrap an XL gown around myself with no issues while the last time, I had to put on two 2XL gowns, front to back, back to front, so I could cover up. Then...off to the surgeon. Lost 23 lbs in two months....59 total since pre-surgical diet. Doctor said I am doing exceptionally well especially as I've not had any fills. Now I'm literally floating on air and heading to my next appointment. So, I get to the rheumatologist....and that's when I got a big old dose of reality. He put me on methotrexate and told me to take four pills a week even though based on my weight, I should really be on six pills but he wanted to start me off at a lower dose and go up if needed. That kinda burst my bubble. I knew going into this lapband thing, that I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. but I was feeling so good until he brought me back to Earth with that comment that I should be on more meds based on my size. Not to worry...I'm not letting this get me down, it's just that while we may know in our world, how well we are doing, the rest of the world still sees us as fat. I can't wait to not be fat. I'm not interested in being skinny...I'm just soooo done with being fat.