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So the only reason I'm posting this is because I have to tell someone and who better than strangers. Right? I'm an EMT for a very rural ambulance service and this morning we received a call. So I threw on the same size 20 jeans I've been wearing for a couple years when we get a call. Grabbed my gear and ran out of the house. Mind you I've only lost about 23lbs including the pre-op diet. On the way to my vehicle my jeans literally fell off. I knew they were getting a little loose but I wouldve ran right out of them if I hadn't had shoes on. Thank god no one was around, the neighbors would have had a very eye opening moment. Haha. I just pulled them back up and was very cautious of my jeans while on the call. Thank goodness I didn't lose them again. Came close a couple times but it didn't happen. Got home and immediatly put a belt on. TIGHT! So now I'm LMAO but happy for my first VERY noticeable NSV!
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wow! that's fantastic! Congratulations -- I too have not participated in Halloween in ages, but am looking forward to it next year -- Buying off the rack has to be up there in great NSVs! Congratulations!
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What a wonderful NSV!!! Congratulations . . . I've had a wonderful journey as well. . . I've lost tons of weight, feel so much better and get A LOT of compliments from folks who haven't seen me in years! It's so great to be able to fit into small spaces, fit comfortably into a plane seat, and walk up a flight of stairs without dying! Once again, congratulations and keep up that fabulous work!!!!
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I am so excited about Halloween this year. I have not dressed up or attended a costume party since I was 20 years old. I have not been able to buy a costume because of my size, which none of the costume stores carried. However, thanks to my sleeve, I am down from a 34 to a size 10 and was able to go to our local Halloween store and buy a costume off the rack, in a medium! I was so excited. And last night, I went to my first Halloween party in 24 years. I had a blast and it was so much fun to participate in the costume contests, etc. I love my sleeve and consider this a major NSV. I am living and enjoying life again. And for those of you just starting this wonderful journey, you will too! And we are all here to support you. Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone!
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Please Talk Me Down
hopeandfaith replied to kristykreem's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
KristyKreem, Sleevesearch is right! I haven't been sleeved yet but I've read as many post on this website as I can and I've decided I am NOT getting on the scale everyday after I have my surgery. I told my Therapist this and she said OH YOU WILL WANT TO and I said NO I've let my weight control me most of my life. I refuse to let the SCALE take control. If you want to read some WONDERFUL SUCCESS stories to get you motivated there is a forum on your NSV= NON SCALE VICTORY!!! As for me I'm going to save ONE pair of my favorite capris and when I have a bad day I will try them on to SEE THE RESULTS!!! GOOD LUCK girl and HANG IN THERE!! It sounds like everyone goes through this and YES as soon as the second week!!! Just know it WILL come off!!! Your body is adjusting! -
Good morning my fellow losers!! I have a little bit of an NSV today. I have a pair of Size 14 pants that I'm actually able to wear out in public on today. Yay!!!
) Now, I'm not gonna get too far ahead of myself, I know they are probably made big, but oh well. I'm rockin these sob's today!! ;o) -
Good morning my fellow losers!! I have a little bit of an NSV today. I have a pair of Size 14 pants that I'm actually able to wear out in public on today. Yay!!!
) Now, I'm not gonna get too far ahead of myself, I know they are probably made big, but oh well. I'm rockin these sob's today!! ;o) -
Guess who doesnt have a muffin top?!?!?
Humming Bird replied to ape087's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I love it! Good for you! what a great feeling! Mine involves jeans too. I bought a new pair of jeans and was so thrilled with the smaller size I wore them for an entire weekend. After I washed and dried them I pulled them out of the dryer and thought, "OMG they shrank! Look at the teeny tiny little jeans! I will never be able to wear them again." I figured I would try them on and see just how much more I would have to lose before I could even think about wearing them. They fit! I zipped them up with no problem! My brain has not caught up with my shrinking size. I learned a lesson that day. Do not just hold up clothes to figure out if they will fit. I must try them on. As you get farther along in your journey you will find that most of the time, these NSVs mean so much more than what the scale says. -
Charlene .... WTG on your NSV !!!!! You have a band for a reason - go get a fill !!! Stay away from the starches and sugar period !!!! Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat - a pound is a pound - a pound of feathers is large in size than a pound of muscle - but its still a pound.. I takes a while to build muscles - so I am going to say that it's a weight gain and not that muscles weight more than fat - cuz again they don't.. If you are gaining you are eating more calories than you are burning.. Go get a fill - and be accountable with Sandy & Phyl and Great.. You can do this gf - just quit allowing yourself to make all the excuses you have been making about your eating... 3 days no sugar or starches - do a cleanse I hope to have my Peanut Butter when I get home - tonite Ya Great - feel so sorry for you with all your jet setting... Lucky Girl !!! .
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Aren't NSV's nice? You guys are getting me excitws about getting back on track and I'm not even involved in it all. I can't wait to follow all of you though and cheer you on. GO TEAM!!! RAH!!!! RAH!!!! RAH!!!!:huh2:
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Well, I guess this is a NSV......I tried on all my Christmas shirts and they are way too big. I will just have to go with a red tee shirt. I don't want to buy a Christmas shirt yet. I am holding out for going down one more size.
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The little things you noticed about your weight loss
BetsyB replied to WrenBird's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was so excited when I discovered that a regular bath towel wrapped around me with inches to spare--that was a great day! I also love being all the way submerged in the bathtub. But the size 8 petite jeans I bought yesterday were probably the best NSV to date. -
Anyone else intimidated by the skinny's at the gym??
B-Man replied to JMinDallas's topic in Fitness & Exercise
This thread reminds me of a story. I have told myself a NSV would be the first time I got hit on at the gym. Well I got to tell everyone (including my wife) that my day had come. I finally got hit on at the gym. Good thing right? NOT!!!! I should be excited, but it turned out to be a late 40's dude dressed like Richard Simmons while I was in the locker room. NOT COOL!!!! Lol.. at least it makes for a good story. I personally like the skinny/sexy people at the gym. Nothing motivates me more than seeing these hot bodies and thinking if I push harder, work longer... one day people will look at me that way. -
Good Morning Peeps Yesterday gym - then home shower - then out the door again to get Andrew's kitchen table then a little Marshall's shopping - got home around 3:30ish - washings - dinner - tv bed.. Apples - Andrew is suppose to move in 11/1 - going to try and get keys so that he can move in on the weekend (11/1 monday) - I'm not nervous he can handle it - the only thing I worry about is the drive to and from cuz he drives too fast and don't want him getting any tickets - thats about the only thing that I am concern w/ Arlene - WTG on exercising even when you aren't feeling good - isn't that an NSV in it self ;0) Eva - back to work already :0) - I know a lot of telephone pple get job's right away - also those who got early retirement can also get unemployment - don't ask me how but they do.. Jessica WTG on the 5 K !!! Glad things are going well Chris - you will be in our prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recover.. Well gotta leave for work - hugs to all
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How often do you get on the scale?
juliarh replied to a.walker's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I usually weigh in once in the morning, but sometimes I will weigh right before bed and try to calculate how much I'll weigh in the morning (which never works). I'm obsessed with the scale as well -- I'm gonna try to limit my exposure to it () by doing it only once a week -- that way I can revel in the NSVs and not have my mood be hampered by a number that I KNOW will go down eventually! -
NSV is short for Non-Scale Victory... anything weight loss related that does not relate to numbers on a scale.
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What is a NSV? Sorry..
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I had my first NSV today. My ring slide of my finger without having to wet it with something first!
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OK - first of all - Mary....girl! You need to post those 15 lbs you lost preoperatively!!!!!! I used to not have them added into my tracker either, but then I realized I worked hard to lose those before surgery and so did you!!! They still count - so put em on there girl!!! Next - my latest NSV - I was at a beauty salon today waiting for my appt, havent been there in 6 weeks. My gal looked right past me, then back, then looked confused and called my name. When we got back into her room she told me that she didn't even recognize me because I looked so different!! I was smiling from the inside out!!!
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I know one thing...I don't think I will ever use my credit card in Vegas again. I had the cash on me but I used my card to get air miles. The one and only time I used it was to buy lunch that last day...just one time...damn. Joyce and Arlene...hope you get it cleared up. Joyce...congrats on the NSV...good feeling when ppl start to notice. It's gives you a little bump of encouragement also. Keep it going! Sorry for the stress....we've had our share this summer. Once the charges, etc. are in place with these silly stalkers, I will feel more at ease. It has helped that I am too busy to think. Eva...wonderful photos. Those elderly ppl dancing were so cute. What great memories you have made with all your travels. I feel fortunate that DH loves to travel, loves museums, is willing to go do whatever (when I can get him away from his work). Also fortunate we have our winters free. It will be a quite weekend on the thread, I imagine. Julie has the wedding, Great is visiting parents, Laura is chasing DH around the house, Phyll is tending to her DH. I'll be around some to junk up the thread in between loads of corn. Lucky you guys! How are you doing TX? Keeping your energy up? Your first days seemed to go really well for you. Just wondering. "Apples2 Tip of the Day" With the holidays approaching I thought I would post a band friendly recipe. I have made this for my family and they didn't know it was low fat/no sugar. Cranberry Apple Pie 1 pkg low fat refrigerated pie crust 1 cup splenda with Fiber 1 Tbls all- purpose flour 1/2 Tsp ground cinnamon 5 large Granny Smith apples-peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup chopped raw cranberries Preheat oven to 400 Put one piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well and put into pie crust. Brush top crust with 1 egg white and sprinkle 1/4 cup Slenda over it. Place remaining crust over filling and crimp edges. Bake 40-50 minutes until crust is golden brown. Cover edges with aluminum foil or a edge protector if you have one. Cool one hour b/4 serving. I stole this recipe from the O magazine and revamped it a bit. About 280-300 calories per slice (serves 8).
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List your NSV's here!
sprinkles replied to vlp1968's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My husband and I were in the grocery store the other night and we got separated. He couldn't find me.......he said he didn't recognize me because I look slender now!!:w00t: Still have a LONG way to go, but this was a huge NSV for me! -
These are all so terrific!!! :thumbup: I was just banded on Oct. 4th and have not yet hit my first NSV but A huge on for me will be when I dont feel my butt sittin on the back of my thighs anymore!!!!:w00t: Y'all are great and a huge insipration. I cant wait to post mine!!!
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List your NSV's here!
LoserHeather37 replied to vlp1968's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had an NSV just today. I've had previous MRI's on my knees and they've been unable to fit my leg comfortably in the knee coil....until today!!! I had an MRI today and my leg fit perfectly in the coil! No pinching, or having to stuff the fat down to get the coil to strap on. It was such a little thing, but a HUGE deal to me!!! -
My NSV: My fat belts now need extra holes put in them as they are too big even on the smallest hole. This leads to another NSV, my 16 and 18 pants are too big in the waist, thus the belt. Love reading these.
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List your NSV's here!
Melissannde replied to vlp1968's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All these NSV's make me smile. I'd type out a few, but I'm about to go get ready for a HUGE NSV .. going to walk (and maybe run a little) in my first 5K tomorrow!! (if it doesn't rain big time).
