Search the Community
Showing results for 'NSV'.
Found 17,501 results
-
i have posted several different types nsv's some silly and some downright amazing...funny how you miss once it gone anyhow, i am doing laundry today..and after washing ole man's clothes, there was some change in the bottom of the washer..being short, its a sight to see me trying to reach in and get it...i normally have had to get him to do it...my girth wouldnt allow me to reach in. so today, i saw some change and got on my tippy toes and reached down and got the change.. i was like oh my gosh....i did it again and noticed my stomach wasnt in the way anymore.. this nsv made my day today... and here is something my ole man did without me knowing and i thought i'd share.. yep, i snipped at him when i asked what was he doing...he said he was proud of me so here i am, doing step aerobics about 730 this sunday morning i am doing a susan powter dvd with a 4 inch step box in my den doing this has made me be able to: reach down into washer paint my toe nails if i wanted put my socks on drive my durango again (my stomach prevented the seat from going way up) walk wipe my hiney not be afraid to break chairs not be ashamed to be seen in public and ride on the back of my ole man's HD (and in the pack again) yeah, these nsv's matter to me....the band AND me, are making it happen
-
I'm a huge animal lover and ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to have a horse. Since I grew up smack dab in town I have no clue how to take care of them. I've often thought that I needed to find a friend or someone that I could hang out with to learn about horses. My friend Alice and I were driving around my new neighborhood (I live out in the country as of December) and we came upon a horse ranch about 5 miles from my house. I got so excited that there was one so close! I decided that I needed to see if I could work there- not for money, but for the education. Then I got scared that maybe they wouldn't want me to work there because I weight so much! Duh...I don't weight as much as I used to, I told myself. We didn't stop then, but I promised myself I would soon. Tonight I decided that I needed an ice cream cone so I headed into town. I decided to take the back road and wouldn't you know- the people who own the ranch were outside putting the horses in. I thought- If I wait and think about this I'll never do it! So I pulled right in and asked them to take me on. And you know what- they said yes, they could use the help...and they liked the idea that I've been around horses but don't know how to do anything with them because they can show me the way they do it. I'm so excited I can't stand it. I never would have done this before banding. I never would have had the energy to go clean horse stalls or wash buckets or anything else on a hot summer day. The lady gave me her number and I'm to call her anytime I want to come by and work. She'll show me how to do some things that would really help them out when they are gone to the racetrack or to rodeos. Dreams really do come true when you look fear (for me- rejection) in the eye and ask for what you want. Needless to say, I never got that ice cream cone I was after when I set out tonight. I got somethign waayyyy better. Megan
-
We had a formal work function for Doug last night, Mum made the dress for me, but no faffing around making patterns bigger, just a stock standard McCalls pattern, no dramas. No panicking about fat bits hanging out, no stress. I felt great. I actually would have liked to go a little sexier but it was a work thing and Doug's the CFO so I had to act all middle aged and responsible.
-
Hi Gowalking.. Never apologize for sharing your success. It is inspiring to hear others accomplishments and motivates us to strive to achieve our own goals. Thrilled to hear of all your NSVs you are obviously putting hard work in. Congratulations
-
Congratulations....very exciting NSV!!!
-
Hi KeedyGettingWaisted and Nicey2u! Yes, I am doing a month long pre-op diet consisting of 4 Protein shakes per day plus raw vegetables. It was rough the first two days but I am used to it now. It didn't even bother me this weekend when we had my son's birthday party and there was Lou Malnati's pizza (famous Chicago style deep dish pizza) in the house, not to mention Oreo ice cream cake! I thought it would drive me nuts, but it really didn't bother me at all. I call that an early NSV!
-
Go ahead, that guy! You are doing great! congrats, and this is also, a great NSV!!!
-
What does NSV mean?
-
I look like a slob!
isaviolinist replied to ardelia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nice!! Congrats! Thats such a great feeling Last night I put on a dress that I had ordered in July. When I got it it was SO tight that it just looked unacceptable...I could barely zip it up. Now its borderline too big. I'm going to Hawaii in a week and a half and I think I'm going to try and get one wear out of it, but then that will probably be the end of it Congrats on the NSV! -
I had a NSV this past weekend. Unfortunately, along with it came a problem. I had to go get the box out of the attic. You know the one that I filled with the clothes that were too tight. The clothes that I had from the last time I lost some weight .. and the time before that, and the time before that.... How could that possibly be a problem, you ask? The routine in the past has always been to take out the smaller clothes (hurrah!!) and fill the box with the bigger clothes. At that point, the box sits in the closet for a few weeks while I decide if it goes to charity or back in the attic. Well, having gained and lost the same 40# several times in my adult life coupled with the fact that I'm frugal (ok ok a cheap rat bastard), the nagging thought that I may need those clothes again generally leads to them going back in the attic. Then later when I've lost my resolve and gone back to cramming my pie hole with whatever isn't nailed down.... the box comes out and the the process is repeated in reverse. I keep telling myself that this time is different. That not only will I never need those clothes again, in all likelihood, I will have to buy new clothes when the "small" clothes are too big in another month. I am quickly coming up to the point where I will be smaller than I have been in 20 years, and my goal is a place that I haven't seen since middle school. Never the less, the box of big clothes is currently sitting in my closet silently mocking me. Stupid box.
-
Thank you all so much for your kind comments. Really I mean it when I say that if I can lose the weight, so can you. Be patient, enjoy the NSVs as they come along and believe in yourself. To those people who are yet to start their journey, you are about to begin an amazing time. Accept the love and support from your family and friends and take pride in your achievements. Enjoy the exercise you can do - I've loved mine - and get ready to learn new ways of eating and living. It seems strange to admit that at my age I've learnt to eat again - this time correctly - but the last few months have radically changed me, not just in a physical sense. Good luck to you all and thanks again.
-
Yes, Katie girl, that's a wonderful NSV! Thanks so much for sharing that w/ us! You're doing great! I bet you had a great big smile on your face when that happened, didn't you? Hey, that's two NSV's! You're smiling more now!:cool:
-
Katie, congratulations!! This past summer I had a similar NSV when eating at outdoor cafes. I had to stop worrying about whether the cafe furniture would work for me--it always did! Isn't it great to feel like you fit better in the world?
-
Great NSV Katie!
-
Sorry guys I had to ask the first time too! NSV is a no scale victory! For instance if the scale stops moving but say you fit better in the seat at the movies...thats a NSV!!!! Or if your clothes fit better or you get compliments on how great you look! Anything that DOESN'T have to do with the scale! Katie
-
Congrats on your first NSV! Way too go! I know how good it feels and you can't help but want more NSV's!
-
LOL! Thanks for the REAL NSVs! What a great overall turn around between your attitude, weight and health measures! Very inspirational!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
-
That is the best NSV isn't it!! The only thing I regret about this surgery is not having it done sooner.
-
Hi everyone!! Our special evening turned into 2 days!! He surprised me by taking me to Atlantic City for a couple of days. Even called my boss and told her I wouldn't be in!! I did walk the boardwalk a lot and managed not to gain a pound! A NSV was when he told me I looked 'hot". I almost passed out!! I haven't had anyone tell me that in 30 years!!!! He is an amazing man! I finished my 4.5 mile walk today. Enjoy your Sunday!
-
Hey Ladies, Jumping in here...I'm struggling with weight loss too. I got my first fill in early January, and felt restriction for about a week, then it was gone. I'm scheduled for a second fill tomorrow and I'm hoping that jumpstarts my weight loss again. I think I may have lost like 2 pounds, which is NOTHING! I'm not happy with that and I want to lose more - not necessarily faster, just more. I am still fighting head hunger and stomach hunger, and I feel like I can still eat WAY more than I should. I have been making better food choices, but January was a bad month for exercise and I am not losing. February has started better, at least - I am exercising more (walking every day, getting on the rowing machine my hubby brought home) and I'm praying that plus a good fill will make the difference. Have noticed some NSV's with clothing and my blood sugar numbers are dropping lower, so that is good. I'm wondering if the insulin I'm taking is affecting my weight loss - I sure hope not. I think I need to lose another 25 - 30 pounds in order to get off the meds and that's my next mini-goal. Nice to see you two staying active on the boards - I know I haven't been around much, but I'll get better! :tongue2:
-
Maybe Silly, maybe not! - First real world NSV
Bobby46 replied to gettinghealthymom1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Absolutely, Positively a NSV!!! I give myself a pat on the back every time I skip the bread basket or the chip bowl when I meet friends and family for dinner! Its definitely a victory for someone who had no self control over those before! Feels fantastic! Why wouldn't it be a NSV?! -
Um, What is NSV??? Sorry! Baileym ___________ 6/21/04 Looking likely!
-
WoooooHoooooo! A NSV in 1 month! Way to go, Greta! I know you've been working really hard and putting in a lot of effort to follow the band rules and it is paying off for you! You're an inspiration!
-
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 -
Last night I had dinner at a restaurant that 1 year ago I couldn't fit in the booth. It is a great NSV!! Good for us and everyone else who now fits
.thumb.jpg.569098dbf3a33ddf754b7ee044ad1aab.jpg)
