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Hi Shamrocks! Harley, sorry to hear about the gas. Boy do I sympathise! I certainly did not get well as quickly as everyone else here. I still have pulling sensations and gas at times. I have been doing a yo-yo on the scale and since the last time I weighed myself it was the number that shows on my ticker, I decided not to weigh myself again for a while. They will weigh me when I see the doctor on Wednesday. I hope that it is a good day for me. I've been mad at the band because the weight has not come off as much as I would like it to. I have talked myself out of that now and am just trying to continue with the liquids. I have to admit it is difficult because the hunger is back. It is not like pre-band, but not like last week when I didn't care if I ate. I think I am going to try to ignore the scale for a while. It irritated me with the up and down nonsense. Since I have followed the liquid stage carefully, it shouldn't be doing that. So, since it is messing with my head, I'm not going to weigh myself. :regular_smile: Great to hear about everyones NSV and SV. I love to read about the successes! I think that this week will be a good one when I try on my jeans. I haven't worn them since before surgery.
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Angelic: on this whole journey-type situation, we achieve several different types of success. Most of us focus on the weight we lose - the number of pounds we see that we've lost when we climb onto the scale. This would be a Scale Victory. But it's important to keep your eyes and ears open for things which don't relate to the number on that scale - someone saying, "Hey, have you lost weight?", or being able to tighten that belt one more notch, or noticing that you've slipped into that cinema seat a lot more comfortably than before, or that the (Gawd help me) bra that was too small now fits perfectly, or that you have so much energy that a walk that usually takes you over a half an hour now just takes 25 minutes. These are Non-Scale Victories - NSVs. Now, I don't know if I made it up, but it seems to me that, if you can have an NSV, you can also have an SV. So, there it is...
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SV=scale victory, NSV= non-scale victory, such as fitting into a smaller size:)
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And CONGRATS to you SV types (I'm assuming that if there's an NSV, there's also an SV)! :confused2:
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I think we're all agreed that Lisa's sister is an earthbound incarnation of Evil for wanting to barbecue while she's on liquids, but refusing to allow them to go ahead with their plan - particularly if they're paying rent - might be a bit difficult. Maybe it's because I'm British and avoid confrontation wherever possible, but I'd probably let them barbecue, and go to the movies and then sit by a river and drink my Protein shake and cry, then go home really late and throw all their leftovers in the garbage. But that's just me!!! Welcome aboard SweetPea 2 - and thanks for sharing your diet. One of the things we've noticed here is how different everybody's doctor-recommended food plan is! And CONGRATS to you SV types (I'm assuming that if there's an NSV, there's also an SV)! I myself had one today too - weighed myself without my heavy Endless Winter clothes, and found that my total loss is now 48 lbs! (That's since starting this process; 21 since surgery.) And Ajoneen, have fun at your Hindoo ceremony! Don't ask "WHERE'S THE BEEF??", because that would be the Wrong Question to ask at a Hindoo Ceremony of Love...
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CONGRATS HARLEY!!:regular_smile: I too am finally down 20lbs today! I am down a total of 27.5 from pre op:) This morning I went out and bought myself a new pair of jeans.. I am soo excited! They are a size 18, and NOT from the plus size section?! I cried in the fitting room when the zipped and buttoned. After I gained composure I walked out of the fitting room the woman said "uhh.. do you want me to take care of those for you?" lol.. No thanks, and I walked away red eyed, clutching me new success:) I guess that means I now have a NSV?? :)Kerri
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Actually, the day after posting that - two days after weighing myself and being consternated that the scale hadn't budged - I weighed myself again and was down three pounds. I think the lesson is not to always be hopping on and off the scales, and not to freak out when you don't hit the numbers you expect. I've had a bunch of NSVs - my shirt size has gone down, I had to throw away a sweatervest that was recently snug because I was swimming in it, and I'm down three belt notches. But the scale is nice, because numbers feel precise and absolute.
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Thank you everyone for your wonderful advice. This really is the best place for me to be at times like this and even when I go silent, it's still the only place that stops me from going completely mad. I've kind of taken a good look at what I'm doing and not doing. Last month towards the end I really started doing a lot of cardio to try and catch up to my monthly challenge goal. But it made me hungrier. As often as I could I would drink rather than eat. When I really felt the food demon I would go to the gym for half an hour. But I find a glitch in my defense in that I was drinking a lot of Lipton Raspberry flavored ice tea. My husband asked if he could have one since I always seemed to be guzzling them down (he's good like that when he thinks something is for ME). Well it turns out that it has high fructose corn syrup in it, which was a big "NO!NO!NO!" ingredient when I was pushing close to diabetes. I thought I'd read the label on it, but I can't have had my glasses with me that day. I avoid anything with high fructose corn syrup like the plague as it sets off my hunger. :tt1: So this is probably the main culprit, although maybe not the only one. Still, fight one battle at a time. I'm going to make a more conscious effort with my water. I was substituting the tea for water and obviously it wasn't working. So that will be my main focus. I'm also going to take tomorrow off exercising. When I upped my routine over the past couple of weeks it was a good NSV. More often than not I feel so much better when I'm exercising. It sounds crazy and I never would have believed it a year ago. But now I know if I'm exercising, I'm not eating. So that's what was getting me to the gym more. But tomorrow, no exercise and I'm going to treat myself to a white chocolate mocha from Starbucks as well. I'm looking forward to that. :frown:
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Llinda - Finished off the panini for lunch. Good thing it was only half. Just had a little twinge of pain so I stopped. Bread usually doesn't bother me. Before banded, bread was my basic staple. I was pb'ing on soup.......cottage cheese too, so it wasn't just the bread. Phyll - My very first super PB was after eating a Sammy at Quiznos. Slimed for over half an hour. Won't go back there again. And I wasn't impressed with them. Now, I love the Olga sandwiches. Those are worth pb'ing over. Ruby - When I went for a whole month plateaued, I upped my pedaling, and upped my eating. The extra exersizing kept me from gaining and the extra eating jump started my metabolism. Do that for a day or two then cut back. Your metabolism slows down because it thinks it's starving so you have to feed it. Steph, - hope your toothache gets better and isn't anything serious. Just found out last week, since DH retired, dental and optical isn't a benefit anymore. and we have to pay 20% of all doctor visits, labs and scripts. I gotta talk to my doctor. I want off these pills. I feel so much better. NSV - Sleep machine has been seriously bothering my sinuses so I quit using it. I don't think I've been snoring. My throat isn't raw and no one has heard me. Karri - Hope things are great. Can't wait to hear the details. And see pictures. Hope you bought something tiny and sexy for that wedding night. Janet - What exactly do you mean by BURN?
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hola chicas like always thank you thank you and thank you for your prayers .. well I got te job offer is ok but will do for now i am so happy . Lots of nsvs lately and wow make me think for once really for once i dont look that bad to others lol well girls have a great weekend i start monday and wish me luck . on my romance side well i went out on a blind date lol and tomarrow i go on another lol will see what happend until my best friend decides something else what he doent know will not hurt him i did spend last night with him and the kids and he cooks for me its so kool we are such a family but will see love ya all clau
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well everyone i had a NSV and a SV today.... NSV was that i went to go put on a pair of 18 pants and yes they were tight...but they buttoned :cursing: so only a few more pounds and i can be a 18/20 woohooo as for my SV i got on today and i was 247 so thats 2 more pounds down...i want to be down to 243 by tuesday when i get my first fill that would be 20 lost since surgery but i dont think that will happen....but maybe 2 more pounds...Keep up the great work everyone we are all doing so good!!
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Today I had my post op appt. At 11 days post op I am down 8 pounds since surgery. I had my esophogram this morning. That barium is pretty darn yucky. My doc has moved me on the mushies. I told her I am nervous about it because there are fewer high protein/low carb choices in the mushie food group. She looked at me funny and told me to make healthy choices. I thought to myself..."ahhh, you are so, so skinny doc." So I had some oatmeal and I've had some yogurt. I scheduled my first fill for April 22. I can't wait. My doc told me that she had just filled someone who after six months of fills is finally feeling resistance. God I hope it does not take me six months. Congrats on all the NSV's and the SV's. Keep in mind the tickers don't always represent loss since surgery. Mine includes the pre-op stomach virus I had and the pre-op diet. I think 10 pounds since surgery is excellent. I have also heard that muscle weighs more than fat...so those of you who are working out like crazy don't watch the scale as much as your body measurements. Christine
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Congrats all you Feb. bandsters!!! I'm down 22lbs. since sugery. I had my first fill 3/10 and I am so ready for my second fill 4/21. Its been really hard to make myself get out of bed and go exercise on all these rainy days we've had lately. I feel like I'm eating too much, but I don't eat anything like I was pre-band. No seconds on anything and no sweets unless it comes in a hundred calorie pak and then only one. Confession time...one day I really wanted some chips and dip, the old me would have over done it, chowing down & watching tv, but the new me got 4 chips out of the bag, walked away and enjoyed them. NSV to me:smile:. Anyway, I guess I was hoping to be full on a few bites but I guess that will come in time. Its great to see where everyone else is on their journey. Keep up the good work VV's.
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It's so good to hear how the Feb. Bandsters are doing! Congratz on the work everyone has done! :smile: My current update: I'm pleased to be down 30 pounds now, from my high of 252. My first fill didn't give much restriction, but then I wasn't expecting it to, it's all part of the process. I'm sticking to my diet and exercise - I do 1-2 miles on my treadmill everyday. I think this is really helping to keep my metabolism burning. If I diet only, I just don't lose. My next fill isn't until the end of this month, I'm hoping to get out of the 220's before then (I'm close!). The weather here in Michigan is changing, no more snow *hopefully*! I can't wait to get outside and plant my gardens and work in the yard. Some good NSV's for me - I saw my PCP a few days ago, and she cut my blood pressure medication in half! Woot! I'm also off a sleep medication and sleeping just fine without it . . . it's good to see the medications go! Yes! My 2x clothes no longer fit me . . . way to baggy, and I'll now have to go through my closets and dig out the 1x's. I'd also like to go shopping for some new stuff, but I don't want to over-do it. I can't wait to get out of the plus sizes for good . . . I'll get there yet! I have a goal of getting to onederland before this summer (July when we go on vacation) . . . that's 22 pounds, I'm hoping I can do it. Gonna try hard! ReadySteadyGo - I'm a worrier too, lol. I'm pleased with this weight loss I've done, but for some reason today I'm feeling anxious. I've been on diets before where I've lost, and I'm just paranoid this is all gonna come back. I'm thankful I have the band to fall back on - hopefully it will keep me on track, and the next fill will give me some restriction . . . but at the same time I want to do this slowly, and I don't want my doctor to get aggressive with fills (not saying he will, I'll have to wait and see at my next appointment). I'd rather go slowly than get too much and get sick and have to back for an un-fill. (see I am a big worrier :blushing:). Anyway . . . sorry to be chatty and make a long post . . . that's about it for me, just hanging in there and looking forward to Spring and Summer! Please keep in touch Feb bandsters, it's great to be able to share this lapband journey with all of you - you all are inspiring and special! Just Keep Swimming! :cursing:
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So, last night, I had some NSVs: my sweater vest (still sounds like a weird term to English ears) has become way too big, and I put on an old one that is one size smaller. And THAT is a bit too big, too! Plus I'm now down three notches on my belt. And, FINALLY, an SV: I climbed on the scales this morning to find that I'm down three pounds since two days ago. BEHOLD MY AWESOME NEW TICKER STATUS!!!!
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An NSV is a non scale victory...something that has happened as a result of weight loss, but has nothing to do with scale numbers... When I didn't know what it meant, I guessed that it meant New Skinny Victory...and to be honest, I still say that in my head when I see/type it! Rain
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whats a NSV
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That is an awesome NSV!!! Congrats!
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Is bestest a word? Oh well. Lately, I haven't been losing a lot of weight, but my body is changing so dramatically. I tried on and fit into a size 16 pair of jeans...down from a 28...a tight 28... Unbelievable. But I experienced my favorite NSV to date today. I was at a local preschool to sign up my daughter for next September, and I saw my sister's friend. We've known each other for over 4 years and see each other at least 6 times a year. Well, I saw her driving away and I waved to her and she waved back, but had that look of "who the hell was that" on her face. She had no idea who I was. It's funny because I saw her two weeks ago at my niece's school play and she looked through me that night as well..but I just chalked it up to looking for a seat and dealing with her son... But today, there was no reason to not know me. I am a very recognizable person because I am 6ft tall. I used to say I was recognizable because I was 6ft tall and fat....but not any more... BESTEST NSV EVER!!! Rainer
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Glad you started this thread Angie as I have been out of the loop for awhile!! I've basically had NO restriction since 2 weeks post-op. My first fill he only gave me 1cc and that didn't do SQUAT!:bolt: I was all excited to go to my second fill appt yesterday thinking "ok, this time he'll be more agressive and put in 2-3cc's". I weighed in, got into the exam room and when he walked in he said "hey there....you seem to be right on track by losing 4 pounds". I told him "4 pounds in a month? That's right on track?". He said, "yep, 4-9 pounds is what we expect with band patients". Oh well, I thought, just get me up on that table and start fillin'!! He then says "so, keep up the good work and we'll see you in a month". *Cut to me with my mouth on the ground looking like I just got sucker punched* "WHOAAAAAA", I said, "You're not going to give me a fill? You're joking right? I'm hungry all the time and it's only thru pure willpower that I'm losing any weight at all!! Because the band sure isn't working as a "tool"!! So, to make a VERY long story short, I begged and pleaded and he agreed to give me another "micro-fill"....1cc......gee, thanks Doc!! So, let me get this straight. The only way I qualify for a fill is if I lose less than 4 pounds in a month or gain weight?!!! Needless to say, I left thankful that I got SOMETHING, but discouraged that I've been through all of this and the sickening reality is that I am doing it on my own!:eek: I have to wait another month and god knows what will happen then. I surely don't want to intentionally slow my weight loss or god forbid GAIN WEIGHT just so I can get a more agressive fill!! So, for now I will continue eating like a lapbander and exercising like I have been in the hopes that the scale continues to move in the right direction. And I will hope that next month I get another fill in the hopes of one day knowing what it feels like to have TRUE restriction. Sorry for the rant.....on a lighter note......I'm happy to hear of everyone's progress and GREAT NSV's. Thanks for all your support:smile2: Amy
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bratz'n'sharon - I'm in a similar boat to you guys. It's a month since I got banded, and I'm only down 14 lbs. And it worries me because I'm a guy, and we tend to lose faster than women. And then I remind myself that the scale number isn't just about fat - it's muscle, and Water and all sorts of stuff. I know it's IMPOSSIBLE for me not to be losing fat - my calorie intake has been in the 1200's to 1500's, and I've been far, far more active than in the bad old days of, uh, January. There's less being taken in, and more being used up, so I know I'm burning fat. And today I found that I'd gone down a shirt size. You have to free yourself from looking at progress just in terms of numbers, and start thinking more about other stuff, the so-called NonScale Victories (NSV) - changes in waistline, or arm circumference, clothing becoming loose, people asking if you've lost weight. And, maybe most important of all, you've got to notice how you're feeling: and I, for one, am feeling a whole lot better now that I'm eating less and losing weight. Or burning fat. Just hang in there - we all have bad days, we all have stalls ("plateaus"), and we just have to ride them out. What else are you going to do, go back to the eating habits that brought us here? I think NOT! That's just not an option! Just tough it out - you'll get there in the end...
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First NSV for clothes for me. I couldn't find a bra this morning, so I finally picked up that bra that never fit me even when I bought it, but I was going to lose weight so it would fit...I bought it two years ago. It fits! I never thought I could wear it, but it was so cool I wanted it anyway. TMI, but it's zebra striped with a long pink bow down the middle and lace trim around the edges. It isn't even tight around the strap. Last time I tried to wear it I couldn't get it snapped and that is with all my excess fluff draped around the edges completely covering the straps on the side. It isn't even tight on the sides now. It's on the second hook!!!!!!
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That's a GREAT NSV!! My DH went to Costco after we got here this afternoon. .. my list: smoked salmon and a little tub of alouette LITE for my snacks! We are developing some better habits, aren't we!! Good for us!! Wonder where Janet is tonight?? Janet, did you go to the support group meeting last night?
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Kari - No one minds at all. In fact it is on the list of questions I am asking the doc. I am an organ donor and everyone knows it. That was one of the best things that my mom did in the world was become an organ donor. We got a letter in the mail about 2 months after she died detailing where all of her organs went. Unfortunately because she had so many illnesses she wasn't able to do much, but she did help save or improve the lives of 12 people. Phyl - We have a wii and I love it. OUr apt is kind of small so it is hard to play but my dad gave us the sonic vs. mario olympics and I work up a sweat every time I play it. It DEFINETLY is exercise. Janet- My back hurts because all the excess skin is pulling it out of alignment. That was the main reason my doc was insistant that I have it done. If I don't wear my "sucker-inner" spanx type undergarments I can hardly move at the end of the day. In a way, right now, I have more aches and pains from losing weight than I did before I started. But I am not complaining! I will take the back pain cause I know it isn't for very long. So here is my NSV for the day. I did NOT want to exercise. Wed are always hard for me and I truly was going to skip it, but I didn't get enough calories for the day and ran out of granola for my little desert. So instead of getting in the car and DRIVING to the store, I put on my tennis shoes and gym clothes and I ran to the store, bought the granola, and ran back. You tell me where in the hell I got the idea to do that. I will tell you that 8 months ago I would have looked at you and laughed, grabbed the car keys, went to Dairy Queen and wolfed down a large cookie dough ice cream blizzard with extra cookie dough! Now...RUNNING to the store... GRANOLA and FRUIT. Yep miracles can happen. Well I am going to bed EARLY tonight. Night all
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WOW sorry have not loged in nore read anything but wow baby in the house wow nikki you are so so blessed your baby is beautiful yay!! Congrats . Beman -sound you having fun enjoy it and your beautiful !!! boo-thanks for the talks . and at least you mom with bad comments or whatever tells you your thin lol my mom just saw here via camara and she tells me good you loosing thank god little comments like that i was like oh i understand now why i cam to chicago lol j/k jajaj well each mother is diffrent but you look awsome and healthy!! ok so about this Chicago is good I am happy no job . I did have a second interview today and they said they will let me know next week. well I think i am doing good Its only been 3 sseeks of work search and i have interviewd so hopefully something soon will jump in . I did file for unemployment but i do have to go thru an interview process will see . hope the job kicks in next week.:wink_smile: about my man for once in the life time i thru a jelousy act . of course i felt so bad afterwards but i guess it was a normal reaction and things were cleared and said I think it changed things between us but oh well seems it my be for the best . I finally got anew lap top with camara and last night i was talking to a friend of mine and he was let me see you i was like no i look like shit .. well to make along story short it was sweeeet lol he was like shocked to see me he hasnt seen me since oct and he was like clau clau is it really you you look so sexy so awsome .. damb i was like i look like shit without make up and in my pjs lol its felt so good i saw the expresion on his face and made me feel so good .. oh another nsv is that i was at the grosery store and i been there several times and bumped into this guy well he is single and asked me for my number of course i was in shock and shy lol and i gave it to him . well this was monday and he has emailed me and called me of course we email more than anything because i am online as well as he .. he saids he cant belive i lost that much weight because I send him some pictures of back then lol and he was like its anew you and yes its a totally new me .. well girls pls pray for me and i be in touch more often now !! love ya nikki congrats again and again clau
