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What machine was that,!???? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App Love these nsv so encouraging,???? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App
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2/9 Surgery Date Team
JennsJourney replied to Positive44's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My NSV is that I just got back from a cruise and I was really worried about eating. I was mindful but indulged some too. And the results were...I LOST A LB!!!! YAY! I'm now down 107 lbs and in a size 14! What??? I never thought I would get there. And my other NSV was that I actually like our photos from our cruise. I have never bought one before but this one I really liked. And btw, my husband is down 90 lbs too by just following my post-op diet. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU ALL! -
Couple of my NSV's this week.... Took a minute to check the blood pressure......all is well and I've been off all blood pressure meds for two months now. Was also having early morning coffee. Took me a few minutes to actually wake up....realized that in the dark I'd grabbed an old t-shirt that I'd been saving. Didn't think it'd fit as it's an athletic cut 2XL. Well....it would seem that it fit with room to spare. Made my day start off with a confident feeling. This time last year I as wearing 5xl and 6xl shirts. So damn grateful.
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NSV - Sweatshirt
Dub replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Very cool NSV. I was hugely relieved when I could finally....finally shop in virtually any store and buy clothes. So much more variety and way cheaper than the big & tall stores......or in my case, the bigger & taller stores. No longer have to fear losing my bags on air travel. If it happens.....no worries.....a quick trip to any mall and clothes are replaced. Very cool NSV. Hope you get well quickly. -
NSV - Sweatshirt
heidikat72 replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
awesome NSV! I took one of my nieces to see a movie sunday afternoon and realized I am going to have to start bringing a sweater to the movies - even in a long sleeve tshirt I was freezing! and i never used to get cold...ever. -
NSV - Sweatshirt
WLSResources/ClothingExch replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Super NSV, but remember that a sweatshirt is inappropriate interview attire. -
That's fantastic!!! Congratulations on everything!! You have lots of SVs and NSVs to look forward to in the months ahead
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NSV - Sweatshirt
Christinamo7 replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
what a great NSV. buying off the rack in a pinch. -
I attended an out of town conference this weekend. Since it was in the 90s, I left the sweater I usually take to conferences in my room (and left my wool wrap at home). Of course, the conference center was freezing. It finally occurred to me I could buy one of the sweatshirts they had available on the merchandise table because it would fit! I still got sick but at least I got a new hoodie sweatshirt.
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I'm down 18 pounds from surgery ( 12 days out) but even better, got my original wedding ring on today for the first time in months and months. sent from mobile device
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Back from Dallas and Coldplay concert experience. Sat in the middle of my row, didn't worry about the seat breaking....bounced up and down for two hours...nice new NSV
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I'm at my 3-week stall. How long does it last?
CLN.BK replied to Hiraeth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Hiraeth I am exercising. It's one of my NSVs I go to the gym everyday and do 1 hour of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training. Effective the 15th, I will be working out with a personal trainer 3 days a week. Like you, I was expecting the stall, so I'm not concerned. I weigh myself every morning, but I'm not discouraged by the lack of weight loss. The weight will come off when its ready. I've read where some 3wk stalls lasted a month or so. I *hope* mine won't be that long, but there's nothing I can do other than to follow my plan. -
I'm at my 3-week stall. How long does it last?
CLN.BK replied to Hiraeth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@Hiraeth I was 3 wks. post-op as of Friday, so I'm a day behind you. My stall started 10 days after surgery, and I'm still stalled. I've lost nearly 2" from my waist and have had several other NSVs during this time though. Like you, my weight is fluctuating within 2 lbs. -
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SuperSparkly72 replied to stephjack429's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
#1: Stop watching those YouTube videos! If you go looking for negativity, you'll find it and stress yourself out needlessly. #2: Find something positive to focus on. (Obvious, I know). There are tons of posts on this site alone that are inspiring. One of my favorites is What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back" Sorry, I don't know how to make it a link for you to go directly to, but you can search for it. Before my surgery, it was a reminder of all of the reasons why I chose to make such drastic changes to my body. There are others about achieving goals and NSVs that are so encouraging and hopeful. They can all remind you of the wonderful life you have to look forward to. #3: I know the liquid diet is hard. But it doesn't last forever. And when you get tempted or feel overwhelmed, refer back to #2. Remember why this decision was so important for you to make. #4: Call a friend, go for a walk, make a list of all of the rewards you want to give yourself when you reach certain milestones, do something nice for yourself today. You're almost there. You can do this. And you are worth it. Write those words on post-it notes and cover every available surface of your home, your car, your office . . . the dog if you have one. And good luck! You've got this. -
What Are Some Things You Can't Wait for POST OP?
ahappycamper replied to Denise73's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I've actually been making a point to think about these things the last few days. I'd been feeling discouraged from the six month waiting period. Things felt real and exciting and immediate when I decided to get sleeved, but the waiting period sucked the excitement and immediacy out of it. In an attempt to boost myself, I've been making a (long) mental list of NSV I'm looking forward to. - Not being too embarrassed by my size to fly for fear I might be kicked off. - Not needing a seat belt extender on flights. - Being able to keep up with my niece and nephew. - No knee pain when going up stairs. - Being pain free enough to properly work out. I've always been fat, but I was a small-fat before (not a death-fat like I am now (my phrasing here is tongue-in-cheek, referencing the "morbidly obese" title many are given and popular among the fat acceptance crowd who taught me to lose most of my body shame, so yay! Also, I'm blunt and a have an odd sense of humor), and when I was a small-fat, I still had the energy to work out the way I like. Until I'm half-dead on the floor with wobbly legs and as red as a tomato. I miss pushing my physical limits. - To walk up 4 flights of stairs without being winded for 15 minutes after. - To see what my body shape really is beyond "cute blob". I've been overweight since I was 9 years old, so I don't know what I look like. - To keep the arm rest at the movie theater down comfortably. - When I'm ready, to be able to get pregnant more easily and have a successful and safe pregnancy. - To go sky diving. - To go parasailing. - To go zip lining. - To run marathons in honor of those I love who are no longer here. - So I don't have to wonder if someone complimenting me or asking me for my number while I'm out is only doing so to make fun of me. - So I can live. Live longer, but actually LIVE instead of just exist. - So I can shed the old me that was built out of shame and trauma and find the real me, someone outgoing, warm, and optimistic hidden inside. - So I can stop buying wide calf boots and finally buy boots I like. Sent From BariatricPal App -
So, since I've lost 90 lbs, I've been enjoying wearing flirty skirts all summer. Knowing that fall is around the bend, I wondered what size jeans I'd be in now. Off to the mall for some size- tries I went. Grabbed 16's- nope! 14's--NOPE!!! 12's--you betcha!!! <--- me doing a happy dance!!! That's from a solid size 24!!!!. Sorry- it's humid here and my hair was messy from changing tops in the dressing room lol. Ladies, this skirt is from a company called Haystacks. It is reversible!!. These are the two prints on this skirt. Most importantly, no waist band, super cute, and very forgiving as you lose weight. This is a large I'm wearing- bought it while I was still an 18/16 and still fits beautifully. They are made in Michigan, and also have an online shop. The reversible print ones are called "Switchstacks". A bit pricey at $52 but being reversible I get tons of wear out of them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Great NSV. "It's the little things in life..." like your butt now .
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@@bdejong LOL !!!!~ been their done that!!! its the "little" things in life that make you/me/all happy!! bless those little things!! I see many more funny/good/"interesting" NSV's in your future kathy congrats
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Was thinking about non scale victories the other day while on my thinking chair...yup, the toilet and it dawned on me. My best NSV so far is fitting in a regular stall... No more having to use the handicap stalls for me. I can "think" like the regular folks in the tiny stalls that are everywhere. No longer do I have to wait just because someone else is in the big stall. It's the little pleasures like this that make me thankful for making the decision I did. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App
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A few Victories 1 month PO!
ProudGrammy replied to GACaldwell's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
oh, oh, oh no stupid questions, especially concerning WLS NSV - no small victory??? interesting thought/reply Beeep, Beeeeep WRONG answer - sorry @@GACaldwell gave the right answer NSV - Non Sleeve Victory confetti thrown up in the air she wins a months supply of GNC Protein bars!!! kathy -
A few Victories 1 month PO!
GACaldwell replied to GACaldwell's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
NSV= Non-scale Victory. Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement! -
A few Victories 1 month PO!
Armygalbonnie replied to GACaldwell's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Stupid question: What is an NSV? No small victory?? -
A few Victories 1 month PO!
ProudGrammy replied to GACaldwell's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
@@GACaldwell you have a great attitude some people want things right there and now doesn't happen that way with weight or life this is a marathon, not a sprint 23 lbs down living in onederland blood pressure and inches down finding your neck ring fitting success with riding eliptical wow - all those NSV's in one month!! you'll have many more NSV's in the future as you lose weight!! keep up the great job!! kathy congrats -
I suppose I'm just looking to share with others in my shoes. I'm 6 wks out today. I hit the dreaded 3 week stall I assume because the scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks. That's a long ass stall! I just got home from a business trip in Vegas. My plan allows for crab meat and baked fish at this point and I figured I could share with my husband. It was SO much harder than I anticipated. I had the expected difficulties with wanting to eat steak and all the other wonderful things that got me to bariatric surgery. I did not expect that I couldn't eat anything!! My stomach is not ready for fish or crab. I tried two bites, chewed well and hurt for hours. I was so discouraged. I had protein bars packed and ate those, but I really struggled to get any significant protein or calories in. I wanted to cry. I was so mad at myself for having this surgery! All this and the damn scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks! How do you not lose weight on 600 calories a day max? Then I went to the spa for a massage. And for the first time in years, I was able to wear the regular robe out the locker. The attending didn't have to discreetly get me a "different robe." Such a small thing, but it made such a big difference in my attitude. I wish my sleeve was healing faster. I wish I could tolerate a larger variety of foods. But, I know its going to get better. And it's going to be worth it.
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So I had my first post-op blood work drawn a couple of weeks ago (about 5 months post-op). I will admit, I was a bit nervous because of what I read on this forum. While I am very diligent about taking my Vitamins, people here seem to take so many more vitamins than I do that it had me concerned. I just take 2 Centrum adult in the morning, that's all. Anyway, my labs came back perfect! Question for you more seasoned vets - did you see much variability in your labs over time? Did any of your results degrade over time with the same Vitamin regiment?
