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I'm 6 weeks post op and I'm down two jeans sizes! Today I put on a pair of jeans that were so tight 3 months ago that I could barely breathe with them on, and they were so loose all over that I could get them off easily without unbuttoning them! Tonight I had hubby take measurements since I hadn't done any for almost 6 months. From June until now I've lost 2" in each calf, 2" in my hips, and almost 7" in my waist! It's unbelievable. Here's a picture comparing July and now. [ATTACH]37046[/ATTACH]
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NSV - Food Tastes SO D**N GOOD . . .
SKCUNNINGHAM posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am still surprised at how eating less food than I have ever in my life has made me appreciate the tastes of food so accutely. My husband made me one of the best meals I ever eaten tonight - it was amazing. Simple - a perfectly prepared omelet and some absolutely ripe sliced garden (REAL) tomatoes. The food tastes exploded in my mouth like I was eating pop-rocks. I just closed my eyes and enjoyed the experience of eating. I used to eat until I was numb and the food didn't even taste good at the point I would stop - I was full to the point was miserable and about to gag. The sleeve surgery has given me back the gift of enjoying food. I don't care if I ever eat a white carb again if I can keep this appreciation of a well prepared meal. -
I went to the hospital this morning to have a stress test. I need a colonoscopy and my doctor wanted something checked out regarding my ECG. I've been through hell and back in terms of my health so I'm not going to worry about anything unless or until I have to. But the visit was chock full of NSVs from the gown being too big on me (rather than my having to hold it closed, or even wear two of them, back to front and front to back) to the nurse being blown away when she saw my pre band photo once she pulled up my electronic records to fitting into the echo machine. One time I had to have a special part put into the MRI machine so my huge trunk-like leg would fit into it. Talk about embarrassing. I remember with such intensity, worrying about almost every situation in terms of my once obese body. Would I fit into something? Would I break something? Would someone say something nasty to me? Would I embarrass whomever I was with? Right now these feelings are very strong because the weight loss is new. I need to find that balance so I don't focus on it, but I don't lose sight of it either. I don't ever ever ever want to be heavy again.
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Ok I'm wearing a size 12 this morning!
Healthy_life2 replied to iamblessed1225's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Nothing to be sorry about. A NSV Is a Non Scale Victory. -
Sweet joy of a NSV!
friendly5 replied to ChelleChi1969's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Congrats on your NSV.... I had to put my scale away for fear of weighing myself daily or hourly. Now I just weigh myself on Wednesdays.... -
For more years than I can remember, I've sat in the aisle seat on airplanes. Some of the reason was because my arthritis made it easier to get in and out of the seat but there was also another reason why I sat on the aisle. I was so heavy that it made me very self-conscious when I lumbered over the seats as I struggled to get past them just to sit down or head to the bathroom. In order to not feel so bad about this, I told myself that looking out the window was just for kids and folks who didn't fly often and since I flew alot, I didn't need to have a window seat. Well...tonight I purposely sat in a window seat because I can move around on an airplane much better than I used to between the weight loss and easing of my joint pain due to hip replacement. I live in New York City as many of you know and for the first time in a very long time, I was able to see my city in all it's glory as we flew over it. I had forgotten how breathtaking and spectacular Manhattan is from a bird's eye view. I could see the Statue of Liberty and then the Freedom Tower below me. I could also see the Empire State Building all decked out in red, white, and blue. Plus I could see the Chrysler Building, the Citicorp Building, and the millions and millions of twinkling lights below. It looked like beautiful sparking jewels as far as the eye could see. All I could think of was how much I missed this amazing sight and how grateful I was that my band made it all possible again.
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Completed a 2 hour Zumbathon and felt great doing it.
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Today was a good start. My trainer said he can see some refinement in my muscles...There you go..It is working. He said muscle!!!! Asked him if he could see it on my butt. But he just laughed and said we are getting there you know. It is going to be something when I get all my muscle mass back.... Can you call this a NSV!
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That's amazing. Such a great accomplishment. I did my first half marathon October 9th in Long Beach CA in 2 hours 25 minutes. I felt so proud and that was my greatest NSV since have been sleeved (01-17-11). Are u thinking of doing a full marathon?
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Non Scale Victories ... Please Share Your Ideas & Victories
PrettyLilButterfly replied to rickyswife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Honestly, I think EVERDAY I find a NSV -
Finally can buy clothes in thrift stores!
Daisee68 replied to VDB's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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Non Scale Victories ... Please Share Your Ideas & Victories
Susmcmur replied to rickyswife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi rw, I'm 54 years old, overweight all my life, 15 months out and 15 pounds from goal and I love your NSVs! Some things that I've achieved and feel great about: --no more seat belt extender on planes --regular size clothing and lingerie --tall boots that are not wide calf --belts, and tucking things in --body conscious clothes --swimsuits without shame --joining a gym --hiring a trainer --cute workout wear --trying Zumba, BodyPump, Couch to 5K, circuit training, all with success --being the normal sized friend in a group of two or three women --getting active with my kids --choosing something active vs. sedentary when I have the chance --being a great example to my 13 year old --being an inspiration for 2 of my coworkers and my BFF to pursue VSG --getting lifted over my Navy midshipman's head! --lighting up my husband's eyes again --theme parks--not so much, but if I wanted to, I could! My best advice to all is Carpe Diem; lose as much as you can in the first six months, because it does start to feel like work. I don't regret one moment, though! -
Non Scale Victories ... Please Share Your Ideas & Victories
Yaya replied to rickyswife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It wasn't a goal, more like an accident: yesterday I pulled off my riding boots without unzipping them! (I forgot I was wearing the ones with zippers.) These are boots that used to be so tight the zippers kept splitting. Now they are way too big and I'm going to have to get them cut down! Another NSV - I wore white pants in public! -
It sounds like you're right on track, then. I know it's tough to be patient when you see others have dramatic drops very quickly, but we all lose at different rates. One thing I've found really helpful for the patience part is to be actively looking for the non-scale victories (NSV) that happen. There's a few NSV threads in the VSG Success Stories area and I hit those whenever i start feeling frustrated. It really helps me to recognize things other than just drops on the scale.
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My Trainer sees a difference
Band2Sleever replied to RJ'S/beginning's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Congratulations, Tracy! That is so great to hear. And not bragging at all. Hell fire, girl, you EARNED it! I can totally relate. One of my personal goals with all this has been a desire to be able to buy clothes in the regular stores, not places like Casual Male XL, the male version of Lane Bryant. The other day I was walking through costco, and saw a sale on lightweight jackets. As usual, Costco's sizes run from Small to 2XL. I've been a 3XL or more for as long as I can remember, and have had to pass things up in so many stores because I was just too big. Just for the heck of it, I picked up a 2XL jacket and tried it on. Not only did it fit, but it fit RIGHT. I was able to easily zip it up without anything being "forced." I about did a backflip (there's a visual for you...) right there in the store. I wore the jacket to visit a friend today, and I got a "Nice jacket!" compliment. I don't need to tell you how good that felt. It's been years since anyone complimented me on my clothes. Keep celebrating those NSVs! They're sometimes more rewarding that a pound or two off the scale. Well, maybe... Dave
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I went shopping and bought size 14 pants (down from a tight 22), XL shirts (down from 2x), and today I took my ring in to be sized before they fall off and get lost. I'll be wearing a 6 1/2 next week when I pick them up! And I still hate shopping, but it was nice to not have to go to the women's section to find clothes that fit.
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YAY!!! Congrats on the first of many NSV!! You're working hard and deserve the success!!!
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Looking forward to the Double Take
kcuster83 replied to KimA-GA's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
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I have to say.. This is NOT a SMALL NSV!!! This is HUGE. Congrats. You look incredible. Give yourself some credit. You have worked hard. Take ownership of it and enjoy it.
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Yahoo! Congrats to this NSV!
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I spent 10 days in Vegas, and my sleeve saved me from the endless buffets and treats! LOVE my new skinny stomach! It saved me from myself. So glad I did this surgery, definitely appreciated my new tool! <3 Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
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So last night was "Meet the Teacher" night at my youngest two kids High school. Hubby was out of town, so I was splitting up their schedules and doing double duty. First of all- I'm wiped out this am lol. Their school is huge and spread out- and I was running between classes to get to each teacher like a bat out of hell. The NSV's- 1)I did it! Easily!!! From one end of campus to the other, up and down flights of stairs, happily moving through the throngs of people and not ever needing a "rest break" due to pain or inability to walk that much; 2)I ran across tons of people I haven't seen since I began my journey and as I'm waving hello to them, I get a blank look- and then I realized they didn't recognize me!!! Love it!!! Even sick, I was very involved in my community so believe me, there were TONS of people I know that this occurred with last night. Most, upon realizing it was me, were shocked and pleased for me, and it was, plain and simply, exciting and motivating. The downside, I have a cousin I grew up with and live close to- two of our kids are the same age and go to school together. To this day she has not said one word to me about my transformation- nor do I now expect her to. We sat next to each other in a class last night and as one mom friend was congratulating me and gushing over my loss, my cousin just sat there and said zilch. Jealously? Perhaps. But at this moment in time I have decided ***k it- leopards,spots you know? Finally- all that extra running and chasing for 3 hours last night on top my regular workout? scale dropped 2 lbs this am! Love love love my new life!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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TWO NSV's accomplished at the same time. 1. I got a bra from Victoria's Secret and it FITS! (BTW, the stores only go to a 38DD, but the online catalog goes to a 40DD. I got one from a store!) 2. My BFF and I are sharing clothes again! I raided her closet while here on vacation with the promise to return it when it's too big! We haven't been able to share clothes in 10 years! Good luck, everyone!
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NSV's: Cute Clothes and A Cute Boyfriend
ADJL replied to PrettyThick1's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
seriously adorable post. I love both of these NSVs....you are on cloud 9...shout it out!
