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Trying to focus on the NSV of it all...
katiet0526 replied to Daisee68's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
First -- CONGRATs on the awesome weight loss. I noticed you are also a "tall" girl like me -- I would like to know more about how you work your food, fitness, you seem to be a great person as a mentor. Second - SO sorry to hear you lost your job. That does suck, but severance and unemployment will keep you going for a while. Take that time to determine if this is a time for any additional changes (i.e. career, etc.). I too lost my job, but 23 days prior to my surgery, thank the stars, upon the seperation, they told me insurance would continue through 11/30, surgery was on 11/23, and so far (fingers and toes crossed) no issues. Trying to focus on NSVs is the best for you right now. Where there is change around us, sometimes it helps to embrace and see what the next chapter in our lives has instore for us. Katie T -
So today I got laid off. Makes no sense but supposedly purely a financial decision. They're paying a severance. I'll be fine. 47 years old and first time I have lost a job. BUT I am trying to focus on a few positive things 1) I had insurance pay for my surgery that I might not have had at another company; 2) 100 pounds ago I wouldn't have felt too confident going out to look for a job 3) a little time off might not be a bad thing and 4) so far I haven't turned to food or alcohol as I normally would have and don't have the capacity or ability to do that anyway. Life goes on. This could be worse. It was a good ride while it lasted....
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Favorite Milestones So Far?
ProudGrammy replied to DavidOso's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
NSV's wrapping a bath towel around my small body sitting in the middle seat on the airplane or booth in restaurant certain body parts no longer hurt or have improved doing a double take past a mirror in Kohl's, is that really me?? not running away from the camera confidence to go out and about don't feel "everyone" is staring at me & my weight now if they stare, it's because i'm cute as a button!!! not having to use handicap public toilet saying good-bye to plus size clothes phew, this is an add on during my 720 minute allotted time!! doing volunteer work is a BIG BIG NSV for me being in the public around 100's of people in a hospital i would never have done that before WLS losing weight does NOT fix all evils/problems but it doesn't hurt!! i still can't play the tuba!! but i never could why would i want to?? LOL consolidate all my NSV's........... i am healthier and happier than i would have ever dreamed possible life is good one day at a time kathy -
Awesome !!!! I'm looking forward to that myself. I was new car shopping earlier this year and of course was focused on the larger cars where I knew I would fit but then it hit me -- I didn't have to do that, I could wait until later this year, will be a much healthier size and don't have to worry about fitting in a car. Hooray for your NSV - I'm very happy for you!!
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Awesome! I love these NSV's! They are what make us truly happy....
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that's like NSV (non scale victory) took me forever to figure that out!
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I guess that was a NSV for me - sorta - I got the Scion Xb limited edition "Hot Lava" for Christmas from my hubby. I think it was his way of trying to spoil me before surgery, he was soooo scared. It doesnt sound like much - but if there are any Sci-cotics out there, you get it
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I have finally quit smoking and feel very good!!! I am trying to completely change my lifestyle for this year. Monday, I start the liquid Opitfast diet for 4 weeks! :paranoid I just hope I am not taking on more than I can handle. I am 100% committed to both weightloss and being a non-smoker! I just needed to share! I am curious about others quitting before banding. My surgeon really encouraged me to stop prior to surgery.
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I am so excited I could pee my pants!!!!! I have not been able to mow the lawn in over two years.....well, TODAY I MOWED THE LAWN!!!!!!!!! It felt sooooo wonderful. I kept thinking about you guys while I was mowing thinking how excited I was to tell all of you.... Can't wait for the grass to grow so I can mow again!!!!!!
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My pants are baggy, haven't had that in ages!!! And....my wedding ring fits again!!!!! Sent from my Kindle Fire using LapBandTalk
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Hi April410, Thanks for your post. Good to hear from you. You have done so much already towards your weight loss in terms of preparation, which is great. Let's talk about motivation. I'll tell you what motivated me. I couldn't get up the stairs without being out of breath. Ordinary things were a real bind - even putting on my own socks was difficult. But more than anything else, I was scared. I could see my life just drifting away. I am mortal, and this is where I met my mortality. I knew I had to do something, not just tinker at the edges. I had to be radical. That's where the lapband came in. The pre-op diet isn't a sexy thing. It's a necessary step to take for the surgery to have more of a chance to be successful. Sometimes, I just had to grind it out. Grit my teeth and ask myself 'how much do I want this?' I realised I wanted it a lot. That's what kept up the motivation then. When I started to lose the weight, I started to see NSVs. Clothes fitted better, then not at all. I needed a new smaller belt. Then someone would ask 'have you lost weight?'. Then, I could exercise a little longer. All of these steps kept me motivated. In the next two months, you can start doing exercise. Slowly at first - just do a minute each day for a few days. Then two minutes and so on. You don't have to starve yourself, just eat sensible foods and get rid of the junk. Eat slower - take your time to enjoy your food. The disappointment in not getting your surgery earlier is over. Look to the future and try to attain a positive outlook. Look forward to a new exciting future that weight loss can help bring. Above all, enjoy the experience. Don't look for negativity or ask 'what happens if' questions. The next period of your life is set to be one of great achievement and people will be so proud of you. Just make sure that no one is more proud of you - than you. Please keep in touch, either email, PM or this forum. Best of luck for your journey - you can and will do it I'm sure.
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Oh Yes! That truly is an awesome NSV ~ CONGRATS!!
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NSV: Wearing a Bikini with NO Coverup! FINALLY!
jintycb replied to NewSetOfCurves's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Go girl go!!!! You look terrific. I love seeing just what us sleevers can achieve and I love the NSVs that happen along our journeys. I threw a new pair of jeans out today-not because they were too tight but because they were the most uncomfortable things that I've covered my arse with for ages. They were cheap and that is what I have been used to buying for the last few years. No longer my friends. I shall be buying better quality clothes for my better quality body and enjoying the feel of them. I WON'T be buying a bikini (too ancient darlings) but I have foolishly promised a friend that I will start going to ballet classes again with her (I trained at the Royal Ballet School and danced for many years when in my prime) and I am determined that I shall wear a leotard again. Bit more poundage to come off before I sally forth to the barre but will post a pic when I do. Isn't life wonderful with a sleeve. Yay!!!!!!!!! I am a very happy bunny. -
My NSV is that I just saw a posting on my Facebook reminding everyone that this is the last weekend for GirlScout cookie sales. That means I have made it ALL the way through GS cookie season without buying or even having one! Wow!
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The good thing about being a slow loser
Susanne replied to coops's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Please don't get me wrong, this is not meant to be mean, and I am only 9 weeks out so maybe I can't understand how long-term sleevers feel, but I don't understand how people complain about "only" losing 8 pounds a month - that is about 2 pounds a week and I believe that is right on target and anything much faster (at least after the first few weeks) would be seriously unhealthy - sleeve or not!! My surgeon said at my 6 week post-op eval, that they consider everything over 25 pounds a success - this is for my range, starting at a BMI of 43 and of course it includes the immediate post-op weight loss. On one hand, people acknowledge that the sleeve is just a tool, but I have the feeling that many still expect miracle weight-loss. I know, I am disappointed if I post no loss for a week or so, but in the end I know this is better than anything I could have ever done myself or that I have done myself in the past. Globetrotter, you are doing awesome - you shared your wonderful NSVs a little bit ago. Be proud, not down on yourself considering yourself a slow loser! -
The good thing about being a slow loser
chilo1 replied to coops's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Another positive NSV... I had a bath tonight... ok so that isn't unusual... well, for me it is cos I don't normally have a bath, I tend to shower... less time to see my self naked...lol Anyway, the last time I had a bath was way before my sleeve... I couldn't believe how much room was in there!!! I have definately shrunk in width... and my tummy was almost all under the water too....yey!!! Love this NSV!!! As Irene said you lost a pound even though it's that TOM, I'm sure a few pounds will come off in the next couple of days, can't wait to see pics!! -
I just went through a new sleep study test and have been informed by my doctor that I no longer need to use my CPAP machine! Yay! I am down 76 pounds as of today and love my sleeve.
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That is a great NSV:)
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So I need to clarify that it is not 84 lbs since surgery, it is 35 before the 2 week pre-op Optifast diet, 20 lbs in the two weeks of Optifast, and then 29 in the 6 weeks since the surgery. Either way it is 84 lbs since the end of Feb/beginning of March. I feel great and am about 45-50 lbs from goal at this point, 185 was my HS athletics and military weight (6 ft tall). I keep thinking to myself that I took the easy way out becaue I have worked my butt off in the past to lose weight, and always have, just could never keep it off. Now I am losing with only basic gym time and I never feel hungry. Although I am only down 4 inches on my jeans, it is deceiving becasue I have always had big muscular legs that carry a lot or weight in them so I tended to be much heavier than I looked. In fact, my family was floored when I was up to 317 at one point, they all thought I was around 250. Anyway, it is nice to shop for normal clothes instead of being forced to wear the limited options of a 40+ inch waist. Not sure if any of you experienced this but my clothes went from possibly being too small but not looking terrible, to not fitting at all. I dont feel I had a period in there where the stuff fit me correclty. The little NSVs are awesome, shopping for "normal" clothes, people noticing and actually willing to say something because it is noticable, the complete lack of desire to eat the wrong foods, and the amazing amount of energy I experience now. I am looking forward to participating in the obstacle course 5k races (Warrior Dash, Run For Your Lives, etc....) that my wife has started doing but I am going to be very cautious on that since I have a twice torn ACL (a big contributor to the sedentary life that led me to 317 lbs). I am just excited by the fact that I WANT to do these things. I have that desire now, it is awesome! No pics yet, just never think to take them, but I will get some in here soon.
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That's an awesome NSV. Congrats!
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StacyBee, an NSV is a NON SCALE VICTORY.
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I know this is no big deal to some of you but I am just so excited. I was banded on 7/23 and just started mushies stage and today was the first day I felt full with only a couple of bites of food!!!! Yess so happy I am not stuffing my face anymore!!!!! My first NSV with my new band only 3 weeks out!!! My starting weight was 225.4 and I am now 200.0. I am so rocking my band...and with no fill! Just had to share!
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How many times has one or the other of us said we just want to be normal, to shop in a normal store, to feel normal in a crowd, to be able to eat like a normal person, sit in normal chairs, etc., etc. This is a HUGE compliment. Bless her surgeonly heart. (They DO have such lovely manners, don't they?) Congratulations on the weight loss and the NSV of looking and feeling "normal"! :Bunny
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Spent 4 days in Hawaii on a work assignment, and maintained my weight. The office was about a mile away, so I didn't get a car and walked to work each day. While my food choices could have been healthier, I listened to my band and life was good.
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That is awesome! I love that you and your husband get to share the same NSV too! Congratulations!
