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I've been a forum member for awhile now, I am going to be sleeved on July 14th with Dr. Jossart in San Francisco. I have been a faithful reader and contributor here on the forum since joining; I've read the successes, the stalls, the worries, the NSV's, the complications. I've seen the tickers showing weight loss, showing goal, showing loss beyond goal. And with all of this information, all of this knowledge, now that it is me heading to the OR instead of watching it happen on the forum, I am hitting this patch of ...not disbelief exactly... maybe some panic? I close my eyes and try to visualize the days immediately following surgery. The sipping of Water and broth, the gentle walking. I try to visualize losing 5 lbs, 10 lbs, 25 lbs ... and that's where I hit a wall. Maybe it is because I have never had a successful weight loss higher than 25 lbs before. I'm also having a difficult time grasping the concept that a few tiny sips of broth are going to fill me up and satiate me. I couldn't do this without the support and information this forum has brought to me but at the same time, I suddenly realize I will be doing this alone ... no husband who is doing it with me, no girlfriend who is maybe going to do it soon too... and once I finish vacation and return to work, I will be in a work environment 24/7 with people who don't know about it and wouldn't understand the first thing about weight struggle. I'm getting anxious too.
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Oh Diane, what a wonderful NSV and what a beautiful family you have. goofy or not you look GREAT!!!!!!!!
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What a great NSV!
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That is one of my favorite NSVs still to this day. Wait until you see the hollow under the collar bone too. Congrats!
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I live for NSV's. My favorite is not using a seat belt extender on an airplane as a matter of fact I had a great struggle putting on the seatbelt even with the extension. I have the biggest smile on my face every time I have to tighten the seatbelt because it is to loose from the previous traveler.
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A while back I was encouraged to print pictures of things I wanted in life (new home, new car etc) to keep me on track with my finances. I thought this idea would be great for NSV's. also. Does anyone else have this? I've printed some pictures from yahoo of things I look forward to being able to do again or do for the first time. I'll tape them to a poster board and hang it somewhere I can see it DAILY to remind me during the hard times, that thin will feel good! Things like going skating again, swimming, to the beach, horse back riding, go carts, etc.... It will be fun to add more and then take aways as I can do them!! Anyone else doing this?
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Not losing weight but losing sizes.....confused
Guest replied to debrainwater's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Diddo to everything everyone else said. I hope that statement made sense. I've lost from a 22/24 to a 14/16. I love those NSVs! I think we fixate too much on what we weigh...I'd bet you if you looked at your fat %, it has dropped a lot! I ordered a "fancy" scale from QVC before I was banded. It keeps up with weight, fat %, what is Water weight and all of that for my height and gender...When I see the scale isn't going down - I'll hop on to the "special" section and check out the other. Almost always when I'm up - my water weight is up. The fat % is going steadily down - I've had no gains there., which confirms to me I'm doing everything right. Also, my doctor's office lets us weigh weekly - I go on Thursdays (day of my surgery). They have a print out that shows the same thing. I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks, but my body mass has gone down and my fat% has gone down 2%... Please don't focus just on pounds...that's not the only area we need to be losing. Inches really matter too! -
I have to fly allot and it used to be a shore. Some of my NSV are being able to walk straight down the isle without fear of hitting everyone with my hips or having to walk sideways. Another is not having to have a seatbelt extender. I also have a great big smile when I actually have to tighten it to fit. I also enjoy using the tray table since it does not hit my stomach any more and actually have to extend it.
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I'm about half way through the tons of pre-op clearance appointments for a December surgery. It's a tough place: both of hope and fears. But... today, I am celebrating baby steps and a few pre-op non-surgery victories. I have 4 kiddos: twins that are 15, a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. All girls. Where's my gold star for that alone? Anyway, I'm currently sharing plates, bowls, and utensils with my toddler. I did not get upset today when I had to have green instead of pink. I cut up her food before I diced mine to pencil-eraser size. I tried not to be jealous of her cute sippy cup sitting next to her plate. Tried. Seriously, not drinking before, during and after a meal is rough! So woot woot for me! Anyone else?
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Congratulations on that NSV! I had an NSV recently. I bought a size 16 skort and shirt to match in a smaller size. I bought it for when I got small enough to wear it. Well, I tried and it fit, what a surprise! I feel all my jeans (elastic waisted) are bagging on me and I can pull them way up on my belly and the legs are generously baggy too. I wear them anyway so I don't go buy too many things that I can wear a short time only before moving down again. Keep it up whatever you are doing!
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Stupid me fell last night. For those of you who don't know, I am handicap and walk with crutches or a walker. Well last night when I was washing up for bed I was washing my hands and didn't dry them. That was where the stupid me comes in. I turned to grab my walker and my hands just slipped off and down I went. I must of hit my eye on the down hill slide. Black eye this morning and a little swelling but the swelling is mostly gone now. My kids in class today thought it was WAY COOL! Thank God for make up!! Now for the NSV!! I have fallen a lot in the past and have had to have help getting up. Well, last night I GOT UP MYSELF!! just crawled to my bed and pushed up and I DID IT!! I will take the black eye and tender back for this NSV!! -70LBS SURE HELP A LOT!! Here is a picture of it!!
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Great NSV, but a hard way to get it! You are doing great with your band!
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hey terri, at least you have a reason to fall..I have just fallen several times because my foot was not lifted up enough to get out of the way and I trip myself....not a funny thing when you cant get up gracefully!! Way to go on the NSV!!!!
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I've had a pair of pants hanging in my closet for years that I thought, "If I could only lose enough weight to fit into those again, I'd be so happy!" Well, I just put them on... and they're TOO BIG!! And I'm not even done losing yet!! Loving my new life and my lap-band!!!!!
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Sonia, aren't NSVs fun! Congrats on your weight loss.
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What a GREAT NSV!!!
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I was able to keep up with insanity work out DVD
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Feeling Great about Losing Weight!
NJGirl32 replied to OnMyWay2Thin's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That is awesome!!! Wor-what a compliment! I am sure your husband is so proud to introduce you to everyone! I read in your other post that men are holding doors more often. I, too, found that when I was thinner (7 years ago) that I had a lot more doors held open for me. I can't wait to experience some of these NSVs too! You go girl!!! -
Friday Morning Weigh-In, May 8, 2009
heartfire replied to MistyD65's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Last week: 183.4 This week: 183.2 And had a sucky eating weekend so figured I'd be up this AM. No, down a lb! UGH! Hate when that happens! Hopefully I'll get to keep it but we'll see what happens by Friday! LOL! NSV Alert! Had to go swimsuit shopping this weekend. Bought a cute skirted tankini, 40% off and in a size 16! Last year's suit was a 20 or 22, can't remember for sure. So exciting! It's a little snug but not bad and will be even better as the summer goes along! Have a great week All Stars!! -
I have lost about 16 lbs. but I have lost 5 INCHES from my waist-WHAT?! Can you believe it?! Also, I used to get in bed and my face would be so hot and red and now that doesn't happen anymore and I don't get so hot during the night that it wakes me up! I do get woken up with intense hunger pains though. Oh well, can't have it all. YAY! So far I really like being banded!
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Delarla, you are not a day late you are right on time. I guess me and your hubby share the big day. Is he as weird as me? I am having a great day with my family. We went to lunch and I had broccoli soup. (I can't have solids right now) I actually managed a size 14 in regular Old Navy jeans today!! Woo Hoo!! Birthday NSV's are the best. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes! ~Mandy
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Yeah! for NSV's. You deserve that dress, too! Karen
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Finally Made It! 100.1 Lbs Down :)
keldolbeth replied to GonnaLoseIt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations!!! Everyone talks a lot about NSV's on this site (which are great) but there's something about seeing those numbers! (Maybe because I'm a math teacher!) lol I'm 17 pounds away and can't wait to join the century club with you!!! -
Finally Made It! 100.1 Lbs Down :)
SylviaMom replied to GonnaLoseIt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on this amazing achievement and thanks for keeping the rest of us inspired! Any NSVs you 'd care to share? -
1 month postop today
READY TO LOSE IT replied to READY TO LOSE IT's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the support everybody! I do need to exercise more. It's helped that I have already had a lot if nsv!!!!