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When Will I Notice Something? When Did You, And What Was It?
Wgbem replied to barb rah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My nsv happened 2 days ago when I could fit a shirt I had bought my daughter from Chico's last Christmas. That was exciting for me. -
It Feels Amazing!
ProudGrammy replied to southern belle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
kendra kudos on your mentioned NSV's - dble applause on #3 - look forward to that one ladies :wub: love all your great NSV's - i think all of the above came true because you "feel/ are liberated"!! i'm smiling with and for you -
It Feels Amazing!
ProudGrammy replied to southern belle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
southern belle love each and every one of your achievements!!!! great start with your list NSV's - good for you!!!! WooHoo It feels amazing.............. 1. I have lost 97 lbs in 11 months - 3 lbs til goal 2. when traveling to visit family, i realized airline seats have gotten larger 3 how much room there is in a movie seat 4. sitting in a restaurant booth - feeling soooo much room between me and the booth 5. that i walked in gigantic aquarium in GA, no pedometer, but in 3+ hours, must have been 10,000 miles, i mean steps 6. i climbed up a "million" steps, way up high in that aquarium/auditorium - just because i could 7.that 5 years ago, ortho problems et al - i used a cane,walker, wheelchair - now all gone over these past few months!!!!... amazing that 8. health problems - diabetes meds/insulin, HB meds, CPAP are all gone 9. i don't huff and puff anymore 10. i feel happy every day 11. that i can now reach the stars amazing.. 12.that life is good, and i'm around to shout about it :wub: -
All Of These Abbreviations, Please Help !
lexnurse replied to Mini Me Wanna~Be's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have one... what is nsv???? -
Dancing On Tables, Tequila, Turning 30 And.....jumping Off A 60 Ft Tall Platform!?!
LezzieLez commented on Lyra's blog entry in Lyra's Canto
Happy Belated Birthday! While I do like reading everyone's numbers and nsv's, I really appreciate it when people write about their emotions! My emotions run high and I think I will have the "fat brain, skinny body" issue as well. Congrats on living life and getting back on track! -
Frustrated! :( Feeling Really Down.. :(
barbi1281 replied to msemma's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've had some of the same issues but I pay more attention to my clothes and what people are saying than the scale. I was sleeved the 16th and stalled 2 weeks out. I don't even think about it much now... I weigh myself and I'm happy when there's a loss and when there's not I just celebrate in other ways - i.e. I'm wearing a smaller size now, people have noticed my weight loss, I've already gotten off of some of my meds, and yesterday I found my collarbones. Whatever NSVs you've had and are having - celebrate them. It's not just about the numbers on the scale... it's about everything overall. If all that fails - go to the pet store and pick up a 25lb bag of dog food and just think that you were carrying that around all day every day before your sleeve - you haven't failed at anything... you've already lost a great deal of weight in one month and there's more to go. Just keep trying and know that most of us hit stalls and it's frustrating and it sucks but we'll all get there sooner or later if we don't lose sight of why we're here . Sending you big hugs :wub: . -
When Will I Notice Something? When Did You, And What Was It?
CHEZNOEL replied to barb rah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree! The band is your NSV! -
When Will I Notice Something? When Did You, And What Was It?
FLORIDAYS replied to barb rah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good question. I had a lot to lose and I recall my clothes were all elastic waists so I didn't get a hint from them.... It was about 40 lbs down when someone I hadnt seen in months asked me if I was losing weight... I think that was the first NSV. The second one was down 90 lbs and I flew for the first time being banded.... And I didn't need a seat belt extender. That was a great day. -
When Will I Notice Something? When Did You, And What Was It?
kyrasgrandma replied to barb rah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, your first nsv is that you got the band! My stomach was swollen for a few weeks. I measured the other day and found I had lost 3 inches off my waist. Same thing will probably happen to you. Be patient. You are still healing. I have lost 11 lbs since surgery I a think I am doing great -
When Will I Notice Something? When Did You, And What Was It?
barb rah posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my lap band surgery Oct 31st, 12 days ago, and am SO happy that I made the decision to have it done. However, I feel that this is probably the hardest time to go through. I wonder how long it will be until I notice something, any little thing, like a nsv. Cause I went through the surgery, am doing the liquid, puree, and soon mushies phase, but there's no reward yet, understandably. I'd love to wake up feeling a little lighter, like maybe after being sick for a few days and the tummy feels not so full. Or having my pants feel just a teeny bit looser. I've probably lost about 8-9 lbs, and am happy if that's so. (so far, I don't plan on weighing myself, will let the doctor do that) I'm just wondering; does it take long to have that first YES! moment? I know once I get there, I'll be patient with the rest of my weight loss, because I know I'll feel better as the scale is going down. So what I want to know is, did it take long to get that feeling??? -
Not Recognized By A Colleague!
ProudGrammy replied to Lissa's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Lissa great NSV - i can only imagine how happy you have felt with all your weight loss- successes btw haven't seen you around in a bit, then again, maybe you were standing sideways, too little to see now show that "little" self more often, love to hear and see more (less) of you keep those NSV's coming -
Wonderful NSV! But then you got the scale victory as well. Congrats on "onederland."
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This weekend for the first time ever . I went to payless shoes and was able to put on those trendy boots that zip to the knees. God i love my sleeve.
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But think back to your last diet... how much had you lost, 8 weeks out? When is the last time you lost 30 lbs in two months. I think that's PHENOMENAL! Also, check your clothes and your inches. I read somewhere (probably nowhere, maybe I made it up) but we don't lose lbs and inches at the same time. When the scale stops moving, I check my inches. Always a change. Can you wear smaller clothes? Are your baggy clothes super baggy? Fat pants looking ridiculous? Feet flopping around in your shoes? How do YOU FEEL? Breathing better? Climbing stairs with no pain? Can stand without a backache? Lots of NSV's to look for that have nothing to do with the scale. I am PRAYING for at least 30 lbs in two months... I think you're doing great. As far as hunger, I have heard the more protein you get in, the longer you stay full. Keep on keepin' on.
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Thats a awsome NSV !!! CONGRATS
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This is a strange NSV, but I wanted to share it. I'm a Long Islander, and I was without power (and heat!) for 8 days following Hurricane Sandy. And for three days after my power came back on, we had my mother-in-law stay over because her power wasn't back yet. (She's nice, but I haven't told her about my surgery - she wouldn't understand.) Here's my victory: During that whole time, I managed to make good food choices and not go for comfort food. In the past, I would have binged on Mallowmars and Devil Dogs. In a situation where I previously would have crumbled, my band helped me stand firm. And today I got my reward: I'm down to 199!
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It's So Nice To Have A Neck Again.....
VJSlim replied to Queen of Crop's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So true! I practically squealed when I realized I could see my collar bone. Then a week later when I had my doctor's appointment, I told him that and he laughed so hard! I consider that to be my best NSV till date! You look awesome! -
I, like many have high blood pressure, controlled by meds. On friday I woke at 4am & had to go potty.I walked out the bedroom door & got a huge dizzy spell (I have been getting them for the past couple weeks) I bent over to lower my head for a minute & when I stood up, I just kept going over backwards, blacking out. I remember hitting my head on the door frame, after that I also managed to hit my shoulder, knee, and twist my mid-back. I hit the floor and regained conciousness right away with my dogs licking my face! What a shocker ! I went to the Dr's later that day & told him what had been happening with the dizziness & the fainting that morning. He checked my BP and it was low, so he took me off one of the meds (YIPEE!) and told me to monitor myself. So a very slight concussion, bruised shoulder, knee( don't really want to damage the artificial knees !!) and a sore back, it is great to be off one of my medds but what a way to find out! SO Sat, I stopped the 1 med & lter in the afternoon, went to town for a few things. While I was shopping I got the dizzy spells again. I went & sat for a while but they kept coming back so I finished up with 1/2 of what I went for & headed home. I was wondering if you have had your BP meds reduced does it takes a while for it to get out of your system? Sorry for the long post, just wanted to explain it properly
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OMG! I am waiting for that NSV. I'm so tired of having to get my hubby to look down there to see if I shaved good or when I get a hair bump lol
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Jenymac, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! What an amazing NSV. I totally understand what you are saying. You proved to me by posting this NSV that you are in control now not the food in control of you, this is a conversation I was having with someone at a party I went to last night. You had a margarita and it was loaded with calories? You incorporated it into your new lifestyle and you accounted for it, to me that says you indulged in something you don't always have and enjoyed but were still within your calories for your day, this is what developing a healthy relationship with food is about and you sound like you've nailed it. Living with the band IS a lifestyle change not a deprivation diet. You didn't sound to me like you were rewarding yourself with food you came across to me as a person who is finally in control of living with food. I've only been banded four months but with my preop diet included I've lost just over 70 pounds. As part of being banded I knew I had to change my relationship with food and I have done that, yes it's early days and who knows how I will be in 12 months time, but last night at the party I proved to myself that I can go to a party or a restaurant and not make food so important that it takes over me completely. Did I have some birthday cake? Hell yes but it was only a sliver, enough to satisfy my taste buds and still be within my portion controls ( I don't count calories). In the past I would have been so focused and drooling as soon as I laid eyes on that cake and couldn't wait to have a piece or two. Last night it was totally different, it was like that's a nice cake and I totally forgot about it till some was offered to me and when it was I was no thank you just had some from my sons plate and went back to my conversation without giving the cake another thought. Again I say well done!!
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NSV = nonscale victory. Sorry for the confusing verbiage initially and I see how it can sound like I was trying to reward myself..... Thanks for the encouragement, EVERYBODY! Didn't mean to sound so attacked - just trying to savor my own little personal victory....
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What is NSV??? Sorry if you felt we were being negative , it was your words that prompted the replys. I personally rewarded myself with food and drink so many times I ended up with weight loss surgery... I don't do that anymore . I reward myself with a good book that I wouldn't usually buy before . I get a pedicure, I have my brows waxed rather then pluck, I buy earrings, I buy expensive perfume , I had permanent make up done .... but food for me as a reward nope . Does not mean I do not eat , I eat almost anything I want in a portion that is doable but it is not a cheat or reward it is just something I have to do and I do not feel deprived, I feel alive and free . Everyone handles their journey differently
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hey guys! i wanted to make a new post updating you about my status as of right now. im going to start off with my weight and stuff and then we can move on to my non scale victory story! as of today, weight: 147lbs. bmi: 27.8 lost: 126lbs started at weight: 273lbs. bmi: 51.6 so here goes my non scale victory story! i started out wearing a size 18-22 in jeans. i am only 5'1 so imagine carrying 273lbs with you all the time! it was hard. if the jeans were really stretch, i was an 18. no stretch, id say 22 maybe even 24! well, yesterday i had to go jean shopping because the size 6 jeans i bought in sept are starting to look baggy on me. not cute lol. i tried on a pair of really stretch jeans (which must run big because its no way) and guess what size they are? a size 1/2! can u friggin believe it? but then i tried on another pair of stretch jeans from the same store and they were a size 3 and they fit tight but i got them on. so i think im a size 3/4. i can definitely squeeze into a 3/4 if they are stretch. im only 24 so i like my clothes as tight as possible. lol. i think with no stretch, id be like a 7. i cant believe it tho. i havent been this small since 5th grade!!!!! update about my hair... its starting to grow back. i can see the growth, thank god because it was really bad. i actually love my new haircut now but i still do miss my long hair lol. and my boobs, smh! they have gotten so much smaller but i am definitely getting a boob job! DEFINITELY!
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While I appreciate your input, it was not a reward. I no longer have "rewards" or "cheats" as per my eating disorder therapist and my own resolve. I have LIFE. I plan to go to the same restaurants I've always gone to, just to eat less and count every calorie. So, I am incorporating the foods I like into my life in a healthy way. Some days will be better than others but I REFUSE to beat myself up for living it or to say I'll never have another margarita. I have lived the "never have anything high calorie again" lifestyle, got down to a size 4, and it's not sustainable long term. Frankly, I'm a little disappointed at the negative feedback, when I specifically posted a NSV. Margarita 400 calories. I was at 1050 for the day and exercised 200.
