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I Did It! Became One Of The Banded - Two-Weeks Post Op Some Things I've Learned
Ronnivee replied to Ronnivee's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It's tough and I am still struggling. But I kept reminding myself of why I came to the decision of a lap band in the first place. I try to remember how awful I felt AFTER I ate the food that wasnt good for me - how I'd end my evenings in carb-induced coma and so sluggish that I didn't want to do anything but sit around and sleep. How I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I made a list of all of the NSV's (non-scale victories I want to accomplish). Things I haven't been able to do in a long time - like get on an airplane without an extender belt, wear heels higher than 2 inches and going to six flags without stressing if I am going to fit on the rides or not. I watched video after video on you tube - lap band success stories. I also researched recipes for healthier substitutes of the stuff I want to eat when I am cleared for regular food. I have recipes for a healthier option pizza, Mexican chicken, Chinese stir fry options, burgers - all of my favorite foods. I have been collecting recipes and will begin to make them them and modify them to suit my new lifestyle. I have healthy recipes for the next stage I will be on... Journaling helps a whole lot too. It keeps your thoughts in order and provides a bit of a distraction. Hang in there - this too shall pass. At least for a while lol... -
ok... now I get why people get excited about NSV's . I bought summer clothes 2 months ago in anticipation of my Florida vacation next week - 2 sizes smaller than I was at the time ! I tried some on 2 weeks ago - no way. Today, THEY FIT ! I went from a 4x to a 2x ! woo hoo !!!
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"slow Losers" And Long Term Results?
Elyse replied to Carly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Carly, I am almost 2 years out from my sleeve. I started my journey at 304 pounds and am now at 170 pounds. My goal weight is 140 lbs so I am still 30 lbs from goal and I have def been a slow loser ( or at least I feel I have) Most girls I have talked to have reached goal in less than 2 years. But I myself feel that I couldnt of lost 160 lbs in 2 years if I wanted to! I am in no rush to "get to goal." Sometimes its hard to not compare ourselves with others, but I am convinced that slow and steady wins a race. I have been in this darn stall for 6 weeks and am ready to see the numbers moving. But enjoy this journey and all the NSV's along the way. You will do just fine! -
Omg! I Finally Did It!
KevinsBabyGirl85 replied to KevinsBabyGirl85's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thanks girls!!! And a NSV is non scale victory! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk -
Omg! I Finally Did It!
jeanetteramirez2 replied to KevinsBabyGirl85's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
What is a NSV? -
4 Months Out And No More Meds (Diabetes Is Gone)
Webchickadee replied to andi0120's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My father is also a diabetic (not very compliant, unfortunately, but heck he's 84 now and I figure if he wants some sweets at his age, he should have it!). He also has hypertension, and my mother had breast and lung cancer. I am a train wreck waiting to happen! Or at least I was.....now with my sleeve, I think I have a fighting chance to stave off a lot of these impending health disasters (I hope!). The best NSVs ever, in my books! -
Ohhh! Non Scale Victory (NSV) that is so very cool!
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Ugh I got that at a "5-7-9" store once. I don't even know if they still exist, this was years ago. Shopping for a skinny friend. Clearly at 400 lbs I KNOW I'm neither a 5, nor 7, nor 9. TYVM. I wonder how often thin women - not having any idea what LB is - walk in and make a (probably unintentionally rude) comment about how, "Oh, they only have big sizes here!" Maybe you had them on the offense. Great NSV!
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Thanks guys I was super stoked!! Made my day lol and NSV stands for non scale victory
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Acronyms - Lets Make A List...
LilMissDiva Irene replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Here's the obvious ones: VSG = Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy VST = Vertical Sleeve Talk MFP = My Fitness Pal GB = Gastric Bypass DS = Doudenal Switch LB = Lap Band LBT = Lap Band Talk NSV = Non scale Victory (Nice moments of weight loss not including the number on the scale) -
What does NSV stand for? Congratulations!
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Oh, that's a great NSV!!! Enjoy it to the fullest!
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WelI yesterday my 10 year old son was leaving to go spend the night at his grandma's and when he was hugging me good bye he said wow mom you're skinnier already I can hold my other hand while hugging you! Best NSV ever! Made my day just had to share! I was sleeved June 4th.
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Good for you for jumping back in. It sounds like you have a good dr & support system. Just do your best each day & start counting all the nsv's & weight loss. It goes by much more quickly than you think. You're working hard to take care of your family. Remember to take care of you!
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Omg the snoring!!! I fell asleep once only to wake and find every one staring at me! I was so embarrassed! That will will be a huge nsv!
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11Months Later...life Is Good.
LilMissDiva Irene replied to sleepeone's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Fabulous! Congrats on all of your success to date. Just being able to feel normal is one of the best NSV's and getting our health back. WOOHOO!! -
Great NSV! Congrats on your great weight loss and enjoy your new skirt.
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Hi everyone! Well I was sleeved one week ago, 6/18. When I first started this journey I was 262 but averaged 255 for the past year. The day of my surgery I was 246 and today I am 233. The first three days were not good! I was miserable, in pain, and had buyers remorse! Then Thursday, I totally jumped out of bed and felt energized. On Friday I was feeling awesome. Saturday was hard because my mom and sister came to visit me from out of town and she cooked for the whole family and I really wanted an enchilda! to the point of almost crying... But she also made me Soup and it was wonderful. My mom left on Sunday but physically I was feeling awesome. I went to several store but I was not in the mood to shop (in my case that is very rare). Today I made an executive decision to go back to work. I truly cannot be home! I have been surviving on pudding, yogurt, and strained Soups. Oh and I went to a Mexican Restaurant and ordered Menudo but asked them to leave out the meat and hominy... after the weird look from the cook, I explained that I was fresh out of surgery and I cannot eat that. OMG! it was soooo good! I had about 3 oz of it and I did not get sick, despite how spicy it was. I know I need to stay away from spicy food but dang it, it was worth it! Anyway, my clothes are fitting looser and my face is looking skinny! I continue to take my bariatric Vitamin (mulit, Calcium, Iron, and b12 sublingual). I try to drink all the Water I possibly can but I am sure that I don't drink enough. I don't think I am dehydrated though because I pee a lot. Oh NSV: I am not longer on metformin, glipizide, blood pressure and high cholesterol meds!!!!! I check my blood pressure once a day and my glucose levels and they have been withing normal range! AMAZING!! My first goal was achieved right after surgery! If anyone has any questions, please let me know, I am sure I have forgot to mention a lot of stuff. Have an awesome day everyone!! Sorry for the long post, I couldn't stop typing.
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(I'VE ADDED PHOTOS IN A LATER POST....scroll down) Ok old timer pro sleevers or anyone else, really... did this ever happen to you?? I've lost 70 pounds, I've gone from a 30 to an 18/20 (tight, but i got them ON! ), I now fit in bathrooms stalls, airplane bathrooms, airplane seat belts, chairs at places I avoided because of...small chairs, I can reach my feet, feel my hip bones and rib bones, see my chin, cross my legs, reach stuff on the floor from a sitting position, walk up the stairs without getting winded, workout for an hour like it's nothing, get up from the floor without the aid of chairs or 8 strong sailors and a winch--and a plethora of other NSVs... BUT--(we all have a big BUT, don't we??) I CAN'T SEE IT IN THE MIRROR!!!! I see the same 349 lbs staring back at me. WHY oh WHY is my brain doing this to me??? Is this a normal part of the process?? Will it get better? I don't even think my before and after pics look drastically different. That has to be some sort of sickness.... lol
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I agree best NSV to read about, good luck for the future to both of you !
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I think thats one of the nicest NSV's i have ever read on this forum ... ( NSV= non scale victory !) i am so pleased for you that really confirms how life changing this surgery can be for some people .. great news !
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Nsv! I Am Posting This Note From Six Flags!
LittleRed30 replied to Smontgomery's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That is one NSV that I can't wait for! I love roller coasters and theme parks of any kind. Congrats to u! Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST -
Omg! I Finally Did It!
Panda replied to KevinsBabyGirl85's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I had an nsv today! I tried on a pair of size 14 capris and they fit! Cute even! 3 months ago I wore a size 20! Tightly! I'm geeked! Hell yeah! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk -
Omg! I Finally Did It!
Panda replied to KevinsBabyGirl85's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I had an nsv today! I tried on a pair of size 14 capris and they fit! Cute even! 3 months ago I wore a size 20! Tightly! I'm geeked! Hell yeah! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk -
Ok I am out with my family..and I fit in the booth at Rafferty's with room to spare..see the picture!!! I have never been comfortable in a booth at Rafferty's..shut up room to spare!!!! And I am having the side salad sans the potato sticks and cheese with egg and fat free dressing! This is truly a victory for me!!! I feel "normal". Sorry about the boob shot..but I can't suck those in..lol..not even sucking in anyway!!!
