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Recently Banded - My Experience So Far
Stay_Tuned replied to EricaLyn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Here is a list of common used abbreviations on this board #/#/# in signatures: weight pre-surgery/current weight/goal weigh AF: "Aunt Flo" -- menstrual period BC: Birth control (or BCP: birth-control pills) BIA: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. BMI: Body Mass Index BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate. This is the minimum number of calories you need to sustain your current weight. This includes resting and sleeping. BP: Blood pressure DS: Duodenal switch (another type of bariatric surgery) EPGSHFLYADV: Excruciatingly Painful Gagging Sliming Heaving Feels Like You're About to Die Vomitation FAT MASS: This is how many pounds of your body is fat. FAT%: The percentage of your body that is fat. FFM: Fat Free Mass. This is how many pounds of your body is not fat. GBP: Gastric bypass surgery GERD: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease GP: General practitioner LPD: Liquid Protein Diet MO: Morbid Obesity (or morbidly obese) NP: Nurse practitioner NSAIDS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (a class of painkillers--which includes ibuprofen--bandsters should try to avoid because they can add to ulcer risk). NSV: Non-scale victory -- a weight-loss achievement that has little to do with numbers OTC: Over the counter (i.e., non-prescription medications) PA: Physician's assistant PB: Productive Burp -- what happens when something eaten can't go down due to restriction has to come back up PCP: Primary care physician RNY: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (the most popular type of bariatric surgery) TBW: Total Body Water. This may be expressed in pounds or as a percentage. The average % for a healthy adult male is 50-65% and for female 45-60%. WLS: Weight-loss surgery -
Friday NSV roll call!
JamieLogical replied to Nurse_Lenora's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Ha! I bet he wishes you had NSVs like that every day! -
Was what I used to tell people! But last night I took a boot camp style exercise class and ran with no problems for about 10 minutes as our warmup. I am so proud of myself! It was easy and I kept up with everyone else no prob. I never thought I would run.. Ever! NSV !!
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I had a plethora of NSVs this week that I totally didn't even realize! It's probably a good thing since the scale hasn't been moving much (almost 5 weeks out). I need any kind of victory I can get! 1. went off the (low) diving board at a public pool for the first time in years! I have a torn meniscus and was always afraid I wouldn't be able to get up the ladder. I also had fears of snapping the board in half! lol 2. I went out to dinner for the first time since being allowed real food and stayed on the plan. I actually went out twice, got chicken once and seafood once (all baked or grilled)... had maybe two bites of the accompanying mashed potatoes and rice (forgot to substitute my sides). 3. Went out bar-hopping with college friends and didn't drink a single drop of alcohol! These friends do not know about surgery and I want to keep it that way for the time being. I had to get very creative since there were many toasts to the newly engaged friend and to my weight loss (ha ha- the irony). An 8oz bottle of Water fit great in my purse for my trips to the bathroom! lol 4. I actually went to bars both nights this weekend and made it home without stopping for fast food. I used to be the queen of 4th meal- Taco Bell, Wendys, McDs. I was ssoooo tempted (this was the hardest NSV) on my way home because I was actually hungry. Instead, last night when I came home I had a few salami roll-ups and tonight had some milk. 5. I finally joined My Fitness Pal and started tracking my food. It's definitely not as difficult or time-consuming as I expected (the reason I put it off). 6. I went to see my psychologist for the first time since surgery. I was seeing her long before surgery and she was actually the biggest advocate of this for me and facilitated the discussion with my mom because I was too terrified. Anyway... she didn't recognize me! Legitimately, she wasn't just saying that. I was wondering why she didn't say hi to me when I saw her sitting outside the building! Whoo hoo! As always, thanks for all the support! Love this place!
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Yay!! NSVs are so much fun =) It's amazing how much the weight loss really improves our lives. You are doing so great!
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Wonderful NSVs! Sent from my iPad using VST
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YAY! Wonderful NSVs!!
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Over 300 pounds, when did you notice a difference?
Nicolanz replied to Kiap82's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had many NSVs but it wasn't until about 10 months out that I felt significantly smaller. Even now, everyone sees me as thin but I still feel like I could lose about 30 more pounds. The mind is a funny thing! -
Your profile photos are amazing. I know how you feel though, at least a little. My 3 month date is Thursday. The first month I lost twenty pounds, the second month I squeaked by with 20 more pounds. This month my "goal" was to get twenty pounds again. As of this morning I am at 14.5 for month three. So close and yet so far. But the truth is I am still doing really well. I am to the point where even if I only lose 14.5 for the next couple months I will be in onederland by summer and that's amazing. You've already done a fantastic job and you can get there. Sounds like you are doing it the right way with exercise and all, I would wonder if you aren't getting smaller, even though you aren't seeing a change in the scale. In month 2 I lost about 12 inches from top to bottom. I am pretty sure that number will be higher this month eventhough the scale hasn't moved as much. There is a reason we Celebrate NSVs as well as weight loss. Take care of yourself and enjoy/relish the rest so you are ready to get back at it when you feel better. pam
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NSVs are great ANY time of day!
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Last night I had a meeting for my son's high school football team. I had not seen many of my friends from football since before the summer. It's only been 10 weeks since my surgery, but I got so many compliments on how great I looked. I have not felt pretty in YEARS! Last night I felt like Miss America! I also felt confident and happy. I am amazed at the psychological change losing weight brings on. For those of you experiencing stalls early out and stressing over them.... I have had two so far (am currently in one now) that have lasted a few weeks. Trust me when I tell you, your body is still changing for the good!
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I love these NSV's they're the best! CONGRATS!
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I need some encouragement
socalgal3 replied to WendyRae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Maybe you should have gone for gastric bypass if you wanted immediate results. The band is a much slower process. That being said, 14 pounds in 17 days is pretty amazing! Don't be so hard on yourself. It took more than a month to put those pounds on and it's going to take more than a month to get them off. Be patient. One good motivator for me was to take measurements. Sometimes, even when the scale didn't move, I had lost an inch or more! Celebrate the NSVs, like getting off meds, exercising more, being able to fit it something you haven't worn in a while, etc. Hang in there-you are doing great! -
Janey, that's wonderful news. The best NSV ever!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
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I fit in the bath!
chrisredjeep replied to eclecticwingtips's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Lol that's an unusual NSV but great weight loss there, well done -
One-derland And Nsv - What A Great Weekend!
LilMissDiva Irene replied to susnl's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
What a great NSV and SV!! Whoohooo!! I really need to hit Disneyland - fa realz! -
Pre-Op NSV: Resisting Temptation at Disneyland!
ProudGrammy replied to stacechase's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
stacechase congrats on the first of many NSV's good for you - prepping for your new sleeved life exercise, eating right, even a juicer!!! wow - you are ready for WLS!!! continue with this great attitude!!!! you are aces!!!! keep up the great job today, tomorrow and for the rest of your longer, healthier, happier sleeved life good luck on august 19th speedy recovery kathy -
What are some NSV's you're looking foward to?
vsgjourney replied to Kquinn's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am looking forward to fitting in chairs and not having to call ahead to see if places have adequate seating. I am also looking forward to the positive change in my sex life, the increase in mobility, going to theatres to see plays/shows (before I could not fit in the seats), being able to cross my legs, being able to dance, having room in my driver side area (now the seat belt is so uncomfortable and my belly touches the seering wheel), running, people not starring at me, not being the big girl when I go out with friends, and simply being able to fit in (chothes, cars, airplanes, crowded places, desks, and the environment as a whole). My surgery is scheduled for July 22, 2014......This will be the day that my life changes forever. I am determined to accomplish all of these NSVs. -
My Brother's Friend Didn't Know Who I Was .. Till
Rico replied to Rico's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thank you all Yeah it was the perfect moment and i truly hope that all sleevers experience NSVs it in their own cool, funny way and share it! -
Lots of nsv this weekend. Yesterday my husband and I ran/walked our first ever 5k. I finished at just over 50 minutes. My goal was under a hour and to not come in last. Succeeded on both. This had energy to go help clean out another room at my late father in laws house (we are doing a room at a time)., finish easter shopping including a last minute menu change and late night fighting at the grocery store. Then this morning had no problem standing outside with kids while they hunted easter eggs. And for the first in years I sat down and painted my own toe nails. I can't remember the last time I was able to reach them and not have to hold my breath to do it.
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Woot Woot! I've lost 55 pounds but only 1 pant size. It's my favorite NSV.
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Wahoo, rock on girl! Love the NSVs!!!!!
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really struggling
wantingabetterlife replied to eyhornmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Stay positive and as the NSVs add up, you forget how much you miss certain foods. I do miss my old go to's from the past but as I lose weight and have victories, I realize exactly why I gave them up. Hormones are a big factor here too. As you are losing fat, hormones are released. It can make us irritable, mad, sad, or just plain hard to be around! This is a hard stage to get through but you will! Keep your head up and stick to your plan, it's worth it! -
Yesterday I stopped at a Farmers Market on bike ride and I was very interested in a booth that was offering info on a fruit and veggie supplement (as I don't feel after protien, I get enough of) and the effects of exercise and oxidative stress on the body. Long story short the lady called me athlete, blush blush,, while yes I am riding like the wind and working out, I never thought of myself as an athlete!
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great work! these are great NSVs!
