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So I’m on an absolutely amazing trip to Ireland this week and it’s been fantastic both because, well, it’s IRELAND, and because it’s been chock full of NSVs. I am five months out from my RNY and as of the day I left home I am just about 70 lbs down (67.4 including two week pre-op). Some of my vacation NSVs: - my reaction to just about every picture that is taken of me is “OMG I LOOK SO GOOD!!”...total opposite of before weight loss - castles with a million stairs and huge hills to/from cool places like Giant’s Causeway don’t even cause me to get out of breath. I kept getting nervous and anticipated having a hard time with things that ended up being a breeze! - Lastly, one that is highly specific and special for me: I kissed the Blarney Stone! It involves 120+ very narrow winding stairs up and then someone holds you while you lie backwards and reach out to kiss it while you hold the bars and the person holding you helps. Even at my new weight I was self-conscious and nervous about whether I’d be able to do it or whether they’d look at me and tell me I was too big for it, but it went great! Here’s a not very flattering pic of it so you get the idea! I never ever would have had the confidence to try it before this weight loss. What a great feeling! What vacation specific NSVs have you had or do you look forward to??

Paddyski, let me put on my Judge Judy hat and assess this case. I find it to be one-half NSV, one-half OMG. Please tell me you weren't going Commando that day, that might cause a stampede!👣

soo just a quick question... is it still a NSV if you find yourself chasing your toddler through the mall on Christmas eve and you pants fall down to your ankles? still feeling mortified and joyful at the same time about that one.... Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

So just a quick update I have been able to get three premiere protien shakes down, 64 oz of water today and walked 2 miles and my stats are currently started at 438 an day of surgery was 395 and now 5 days after Surgery currently at 379. God is good and just thankful a couple nsv's as well. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Let me start this thread by first apologizing if it is too straight forward. I know we all need support including myself and we are all here for support, to get to know one another, and to be there to pick one another up when we fall. Gastric Surgery is a life changing surgery! It will change the rest of your life for the rest of your life. It is a physical change to your inner workings of your body.. and ONLY your body. It does not change how we deal with food. It does not change how we choose to eat. A choice is a choice that solely rests on our shoulders. Our stomach was changed on the inside to restrict the amount of food we can consume at one time. That is it!! The rest is up to us. Please do your research before having the surgery. I have seen so many posts on here where people think because the stomach was altered the weight is going to magically drop off over night. Magic is found at Disney Only :). The hard work,exercise, controlled eating, limiting carbs avoiding junk food. Making the right choices when it comes to fueling our bodies is solely our responsibility! Let me add here.. i am far from perfect! I have struggled time and time again, hence why i am a part of these boards! Read the boards before surgery from newbies! And what they have experienced immediately following surgery. Every experience is different but you will know what you can expect, and if it does not happen to you.. Guess what? You are one of the Lucky ones!!! Count your blessings! Each and every one of them! Each day is a new day and a chance to put in a little extra effort to meet your end goals. Speaking of Goals! Have some! NSV ones, Scale Ones, Measurement Ones... We all have something we look forward to on this journey. Make lemonade out of lemons! Have fun with your new tool. Take advantage of it and baby it at the same time. Follow your doctors orders! We are not all doctors here! This is a major procedure. There are reasons the doctor puts us on the food plan that he does. It is not to punish us. It is to make sure we don't put a whole in the new stomach that is still stapled and healing. Seek out a therapist if you are struggling with emotional eating. The folks on the boards can give tips, but you really need to get to the root of that, and that may require a doctor visit. Yes Accountability is a great factor to have on the boards, and it is great to vent, but if you are truly struggling with emotional eating, then you truly need to seek a provider in your area to help you get through it. There is so much information, tips, and advice on the boards! Take advantage of it. Take time to read them! Be a part of the community and respond to others that may be having a down day.. It is expected! But please please before you take the plunge on this life changing surgery know what to expect. Know what might happen and be prepared for it along the way. Rant over! If you made it this far.. Thanks for reading. I just wish some folks would read up on something they are investing in and all the pros and complication possibilities so they know exactly how things may play out. With all my love and a Merry Christmas to all.. Jazzy

HUGE NSV guys, I'm so excited and had to share!!!! I cycle for my exercise on a stationary bike instead of walking. I started with the resistance at 0 and recently bumped it up to 1 - it's a big difference and I'd have to stop every 1-4 mins to give my legs a break. Well TODAY, I was able to cycle at that resistance for 45 mins straight!! AND I was able to peddle up to 30mph when I'd push it for a few mins every so often to break a sweat! By the time I was done, I was sweating and out of breath, and guess what? IT FELT SOOO GOOD!!!!! This must be the euphoria people feel after working out!!! I've never felt it in my life and it feels AMAZING!!! It also really relieved some stress. What victories have you guys been experiencing?

Other nsv, my new obsession with actually trying on clothes lol. Was always afraid to because things didn’t fit and I’d be disappointed. Not the case anymore!

Hmmm, current nsv, not gaining over the thanksgiving holiday. I mean I don’t cook for thanksgiving but still. My weight has been stalling like crazy but my measurements are still shrinking. I was able to fit into a size 14 pair of jeans earlier in the month. Impossible!

And my post-OP sorrow came worst when I saw a picture of Bari-pal JakesMom with her surgeon on Surgery Day. You see, I dearly wanted such a picture, asked my son to do them to memorialize everything, I would never ever be that large again. Guess he thought I was delusional, over-sedated, like anyone who is chemically impaired, don't pick a fight, ignore them. But I have none, and I never will. I think I can remember in my mind but no documentation of a wonderful occurance in my life. I finally got a picture of my,Dr Needleman after trying for this many months, he kept resisting , told me he was UGLY , he's not, he was my physical life's rescuer, and I owe him such a debt of gratitude that I can never repay. Now I have a weight loss foundation tool, and I will work with it until and past my goal or until my dying day. If you are still pre-surgery, take down your measurements like James M says, even your ankles and wrists, that way when you lose you'll not miss NSV when they come. When people are kind to you, take their pictures, on your Day of Days take a photo record, my anesthesia doctor was extremely kind, he also left me feeling calm and safe that day, all I know was his name was Dave, he had kind eyes and made me feel special. But no picture of him or the surgical nurses that helped me be ready, and I would have felt so honored to have them, sort. of like a visual aotograph. So I did get a few from my recent unexpected hospitalization, gosh I thought I looked horrid, no wonder I got plunked in a room. But I did get several of Dr NEedleman's staff and a side view of my Big Kahuna in what I call his natural plumage, stopped to see me Still in Scrubs. And I shall treasure it like he was a Rock 🌟 because to me, He Always Will Be. Just got to make sure he's "backed up "somewhere so his image doesn't get erased.

First, awesome job on a NSV! Second, you can get a ring spacer for about $5. Little clear silicone thing that wraps around the band (on the palm side where it isn’t noticeable. They sell them on amazon and elsewhere. But for a quick fix if you don’t like having rings on your middle finger is to try switching it over to your right hand. If you are right handed you might find your right hand is slightly larger and the rings might fit better there.

I don’t see my dietician until the 19th so my food options r still very limited 😔 what is nsv’s?

Careful with those, I had a bad experience 🤢🤢. As a treat for myself I’ve gone to the canarie islands to soak up some winter sun After a rough two weeks this is giving me the boost I need. Highly recommend do something nice for yourself when you hit the two week mark. Food wise I’m managing about six to seven mouthfuls of food. Trying to eat about 5 times a day that’s what my team suggest. Protein always comes first then usually veg. Looking forward to some nsv’s

Holding at 155lbs (hell week) NSV: I bought new workout gear, let's see if I do anything besides read in them. #athlazy

Challenge Starting weight: 133 Todays weight 134 Maintaining weight Fitness/exercise goal: Just found out my insurance pays for a gym membership. Checking out new gym's. Total weight loss at the end of challenge: (Post January 1st 2019) Check in: NSV Bought the cutest pair of roxy snow pants. Bring on the snow.

I am 40 and am 5 weeks post-op. No complications so far (besides, like everyone else, trying to pass a stone where you shouldn't). Just had my 1 month post op appt earlier today and doc says I'm doing well, I feel excellent, energetic, and have had tons of NSV's in a really short period of time. To the original poster - my 1 week post op appt was a post surgery class that included about 10 other people that were also 1 week post op- I would say at least 7 or 8 out of those 11 people were 40+. I wouldn't worry too much about the age thing.

@danieocean CONGRATS! I had the SAME feeling when I was finally able to find back into my VS bras! HUGE victory! All the same items as Misouri-Lee's Summit above, including the sentiment that I don't like snug fitting clothing anymore. But, my most recent NSV was to go into a clothing store and buy NORMAL size clothes, not a size with a "W" behind it. I nearly cried at that one.

Wow on one side NSV Yippee I got Me one, on the other side, Darn I really liked them 👢 do I use them for storage? In my case I. have a cat with dog-like syndrome, she parks her toys in my shoes to play with later. Taken. to shaking things out before wearing them ! Drat you Squeaky!🐯snicker-snicker-meow!

Big NSV I've gone from barely fitting a 3x to fitting into a 1x. It's like a whole clothing world is opening up. I shop at stores like Burlington and Ross and I feel like the plus size selection is sparse for 2X and up. It's also kind of bittersweet. I'm getting off all of this weight that I've gained since having 2 kids and I'm learning that my body composition is.... Different. The biggest part of my body has always been my butt and thighs. My stomach is now the largest area. I'm still thrilled with the changes! Just learning to dress a new body type! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Since I’m in a stall at the moment, I’m going to celebrate a nsv from this weekend! I was able to buy “normal” size clothes for the first time in I don’t know how long. I went on an Old Navy shopping spree fitting in to XL and XXL tops! 4 months ago I was wearing 2x and 3x!

I forgot to mention the greatest NSV -- my latest BP at the doc was 110/73!!! I was floored. The meds help, too, but it hasn't been that low EVER.

NSV's of the week: I bought a little something fancy for my date night with the husband this weekend. I purchased an XL corset, and even with the laces tied as tightly as possible it was way to big. I know they say to size down, but never did that before. And the (regular women's) XL sized thigh highs were huge! I swear I could have fit both legs in them LOL. (That's the running, It is honestly like someone sliced my legs in half I've lost so much weight in them.) Also this gal can wrap a regular sized towel around herself without ANY gap! It doesn't look like some risque lingerie playing peek-a-boo anymore!

@rs boy are you nosey🤣 kidding bud!! i see you've had a bunch of NSV's - seeing collarbone, crossing legs etc, clothes those are wonderful feelings! hold on to them!!☺️ looking at you in a pic/mirror - doesn't always tell the whole story. when i see a pic of myself - urgggggh when i look in the mirror - i am happy with what i see!! guess i'll just stick to the mirror LOL regardless, i always look cute as a button LOL (bet you do too!!) good luck kathy

@wiscogal Happy 1st SURGIBIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY and thank you for starting this NSV thread. NOW you have earned your Veteran. wings and I am still trying to get my wings to work right, only 12 weeks out, and. part of the time,8 am not sure they will hold me up!

That's 1-2'-3 Great NSV! Best Wishes for a Happy December for you, your wife and Son!.!

A big thumb up👍and a way to go,Baby! that is an NSV you should cherish!