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Taylee_Rose: I know exactly how you feel. My problem is that since I have so much to lose it's like I see the numbers on the scale and that's it. Of course I am glad I am losing, but I am just so anxious to get this weight off of me. I keep telling myself that it didn't come on overnight, so I shouldn't expect it to come off overnight. I am trying not to become so fixated on those numbers and neither should you. Focus more on how you feel and how you look. Are you getting compliments? You probably are! Are you feeling better and doing things you couldn't do before this journey? Probably so! Look at your scale victories as well as your NSVs, you're doing great! Keep up the good work!

My silly nsv: So when I don't have pockets I often stash my phone in my bra. Today I did that and when I bent over my phone kept falling out! I guess there's more room in there now!

Good morning to all. Had a busier weekend than I imagined, but happy with it -- went to Sam's on Sat. and then yesterday was SS"s birthday dinner -- went well. The cake was quite good - i did have tiny piece, very rich. Julie, I am very concerned and hope all goes well today. I somehow missed the e-mail about your going in the hospital. Will be thinking of you today. Meredith, hope you feel better today and don't get any sicker -- I've been lucky and haven't really had much this winter. Yes, you've come to the same conclusion I have -- Protein and no carbs and maybe one day a week for treats -- it seems to work for me. I've been maintaining at 138 now for several weeks -- would like to see the scale move a bit but won't complain as long as I can maintain. I checked my fill records -- I'm at 5.75 -- I was at 6.25 last year when I was too tight and they took .500 out. I'm fine here -- dont' want/need any more -- in fact I had a couple of stuck episodes last week where I slimed -- need to chew chew chew. I see my ortho surgeon for follow up on my hip and he's also going to look at my shoulder and see what is going on with that. Hope it's nothing serious -- but it's been bugging me for months and months. Phyl, I'm with you -- I'd want that surgery done asap too -- why not have the doctor in So. Cal do it instead of waiting to go home? Since you've lost all that weight and exercise I'm sure you're in good shape for surgery -- that's why I was able to get my hip done so quickly -- another NSV. If I need something done to this shoulder I'll want it done right away too - no sense putting it off in my opinion. Saw some pics on FB that Jodi has been posting -- looks like the girls are having a blast at the bat mitzvuhs. I think Dassi's is next weekend - I know it's soon. Need to call and check on my brother -- haven't heard any more -- last i heard they weren't going to do the surgery but seeing if the lung will stabilze and not fill back up again. He's at a great hospital so I feel confident in whatever they decide to do. His son is a student there so I know he's getting the best of the best of care. My little dental surgery caused me some pain over the weekend -- hope nothing is wrong -- just really sore all weekend but seemed to be a bit better yesterday/last night -- so I think I'm healing. The stitches are still in place so that's good. Well, it's Monday -- have a good day and week every one. Lori, so happy that Katelyn is healthy and going home -- she'll get the hang of breast feeding - it's always a struggle at first -- they'll both get it - they have lots of support and help these days and it's so good for the baby. I'm sure you'll be going ot Denver a lot more now. CBL Love to all. Linda

ROFL...getting a lap. No *that* is a wonderful NSV moment! Congratulations Grandpa Frumpy! .

Awesome NSV! Now you can go and buy some smaller clothes to show off your smaller body!

I love it... congrats on your NSV ... let there be many, many more! =]

What an awesome NSV! I can not wait to experience those NSV's for myself. Have fun in your sexy lingerie.

In a former chapter of my life, I purchased a nice selection of very nice lingerie. Naturally, once I did this, I immediately gained all the weight back I had lost (it seems like it only took 5 minutes). I packed my niceties away for another day. THE OTHER DAY IS HERE! So I can wear my lovelies once again!!! NO more granny pants!! Here's more NSVs: Shoes fit better, men pay attention to me, women pay attention to me. I can sit in any chair, I flew on an airplane and was actually comfortable, can sit in a restaraunt booth, me knees don't hurt, my 3x belt is too large, I have met really wonderful people through this forum. For those contemplating this surgery or feeling a little scared, please know this has changed my life for the better. Is it easy? Some days are easier than other, mainly because I cannot leave the house without planning my meals and Snacks. But other than that,no problems. I'm done...thanks for listening. XXX Fit

Okay, call me stupid, but I've seen "NSV" all over this board, what the heck does it stand for???

I went to the Dr. yesterday for my annual check up and they gave me "the gown" to put on ANNNDD....it fit! It was the regular gowns they always have that always leave my tid bits showing, but not this time! YYAAAYYY!!!

I've made it through my first week post sleeve and am going strong. Started full liquids today, but boy am I sick of sweet stuff. I had about a quarter of a special k Protein drink (bad idea), and then later about 2 oz of Soup which wasn't too bad. I'm still occasionally having these weird stomach cramp like feelings, and I can feel everything when it hits my pouch....such a weird feeling! I did have my first NSV today (I have yet to buy a scale...I should get on that..) I went to get dressed and I thought, eh, what the heck? Why not try on the pair of jeans that were a bit too tight for me before surgery. They buttoned all the way with ZERO effort! Holy hooters that happened quick! granted, I'm not down a whole size yet, but I'll take it! I have also noticed (this may be TMI and for that, I'm sorry) that my stools are happening more frequently than usual (like 2-3 times a day) and they are all liquid. I know I'm on a liquid diet, but is this normal? Kinda weird. Other than that, life is returning to normal. I've been walking walking and walking some more, and the soreness subsides a little more everyday. I opted not to go back to work today because I'm just not feeling 100% just yet, but i will be back on Monday. Other than that, not too much going on, just thought I'd catch up!

The husband was taking some clothes out of the dryer ( he does not do this often) and he pulled out a pair of my jeans and said "Who's are these" I gave him a funny look and said mine why? He said "No, way, they like Tammy's".. Now mind you, Tammy is his sister and she probably wears like a size 1 or 2. I laughed and said thanks, but I am no where near Tammy's size. He really was shocked, he could not see it on me, but when he held up my new size pants it suddenly hit him. I really don't think he is capable of seeing sizes, his own or mine.

NSV shout out! At the movies with my loving husband this week. End of movie we are laughing like two teenagers. He PICKS ME UP and gives me a piggy back ride out of the theater. I have not been picked up in decades as his 50somthing back would have snapped. Can not stop smiling. I love my sleeve.

I am a nurse and wear scrubs all the time. At work last night I was told to get some new dang clothes! They said I looked like I had on a droopy diaper bc my pants were so big! But they said it in a loving supportive way. Question, at what point did others buy new clothes? I hate to spend money now when I am only 1/4 of the way to my goal.

Laura this is totally me too. I was skinny (120 lbs or less) right up until the summer after my 21st birthday. I began to experience some medical problems and certain medications ballooned me up very quickly to 165, which at the time, felt SO fat. Add marriage, 2 kiddos, a desk job, major depression and 10 years of age to the equation and here I sit at 240. I avoid any and all social functions where I might see someone I knew from H.S. I un tag all pictures of me on facebook. Quite frankly I am still walking around with a chip on my shoulder from that summer. I find myself "hiding" in my own body pretending that I'm so fat that if I see someone at the store and don't say hi they won't even recognize that it is me. It only very recently hit me that most of the people I know now have only known me fat. It only very recently hit me that I have been overweight my ENTIRE adult life. It only very recently hit me that I can't just sit around angry and wait for the old me to magically reappear, that I have to take action. My ultimate NSV will be seeing someone from my past and having them say to me "you haven't changed a bit". Jen

Way to GO!! Hey just getting out of our old routine is a NSV!!! GOOD JOB!!!

So today, I did something I have been longing to do for years but what too scared. I joined a gym, and actually went, got the tour, and did 30 minutes on the treadmill at a brisk pace. I didnt think I could talk myself into the door, let alone complete a 30 minute workout. I know it doesnt sound like much, but for me it was a major accomplishment.

I was banded November 29, 2010 and have lost about 50 pounds in the 13 weeks since being banded. So far some of my NSV are that I can cross my legs at the knee for the first time in awhile. I have knee socks to wear with boots, that I can actually wear up to my knees. I no longer have to fold them halfway down! I have one size of jeans left in my multi sizes closet before I have to buy new clothes. My seat belt fits so much better, and my whole butt fits on the chairs at my school! These are completely silly little things you don't think of not being able to do until you can do them again, and I feel great What are some of the silly things you forgot about until you were able to do them again?

Yeah for NSV's because they really are what keeps me going. I had one yesterday too, I can zip my not wide calf boots all the way to the top...haven't been able to that since I was like 11!

Great NSV's! My most recent was my husband telling me that it was time to get rid of my jeans because by A@# had disappeared in the ones I was wearing. LOL

Yeah for you!!! I too had a nsv this week! I can see my toes and I can get up and down from sitting/ lying way easier! Woohoo!

Today after my morning shower I grabbed for the first towel I could find and wrapped it around myself. After stepping out of the shower and heading to the mirror I discovered that it wasn't my "normal" beach towel sized towel but one of the "regular" towels that everyone else in the house uses! What a happy way to begin my day! It motivated me to spend an extra 30 minutes at the gym too! Yay me!

Good Evening Gang Great - No Baby..... It seemed like for a while she wanted to come early now she wants to stay put... I want to see the Fighter - that looks like a movie I would like - the other 2 no so much... Julie - Sure hope you find a doc to help... Play house is a great idea Linda - Those are my most fav Cookies ;0) Meredith - I am so use to shopping outlets or Marshall's, Target - Macy's - But enjoyed going to diff stores.. Heck you can find deals at the fancy stores too ;0) sorta of a NSV... @ 250 I couldn't even shopped at those stores.. Laura - Yep swiming w/the dolphins is a blast - So glad you had a good time - As far as telling Nelson - why worry him - just mho - I don't know if it's neccessary right now - see how things go first and just enjoy your visit - Well had major computer issues - lock ups - can't attach emails - don't feel like I did anything except spin my wheels today at work - Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day - Had gym tonite - and now home - gotta figure what to eat for dinner - left overs but which ones ;0) - feed the dogs and get ready for tomorrow..

Just a quicky here; while I was in Hawaii, I discovered that I can now comfortably wear a 38 inch waist jeans, shorts, and slacks. The last time I could fit into pants with smaller than a 40 inch waist, I was 18 years old. I'm well on track to "bottoming out" at around a 36 inch waist by my birthday in June, and given how solidly built my legs and butt are (TMI?) that's going to be just about cloth on muscle and bone, very little fat. So that's a tremendously great feeling; to be fitting into clothes that I haven't fit into since I was a teenager! And only 9 months out! Huzzah!