CrazyJaney 775 Posted December 13, 2014 Every little victory is awesome but I really, honestly, (swear to God HONESTLY) get sick of the shock and awe. Just be happy for me, say I look nice and MOVE ON! It's more about how I feel than how I look (most days anyway). On a side note.... NSV of the day: wearing a pair of trouser pants to work that I knew were lose but having to use some stockingnet (I work in medical field - this is the sleeve that goes under a cast) to rig up a belt because my pants were literally falling down. About to say goodbye to size 16 I hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarieMarie 346 Posted December 13, 2014 Fitbit flex is a great gift Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onlybroomegirl 250 Posted December 14, 2014 Christmas shopping in Buckle last night. The sales girl wanted to help me. She asked if I needed a M or a S top! I almost died!! And both sizes fit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roundisashape 712 Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I just realized my feet and knees haven't hurt at the end of the day since I got out of the hospital, and the edema I was getting in my legs is almost gone - I only notice a bit at the end of the day, and that seems normal. Oh, and in 3 weeks, I've lost an inch and a half off of my NECK. How crazy is that? Edited December 16, 2014 by roundisashape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarieMarie 346 Posted December 16, 2014 Keep up the great work everyone. Enjoy family and friends over the holidays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherof5 364 Posted December 16, 2014 The ablility to really feel the hugs from my family. I mean, I can wrap my arms around them. The ability to go from the basement to the second floor without falling out. The ability to bend without pain and to get off the floor without any assistance. I get up at 430 am now to work out and stay up until 9 pm. I have so much energy now, it's amazing. I went grocery shopping the other morning around 8. I was in there for like 2 hours and then came home to put the food away. I was on my feet until 12 and I was not in pain. I was still runnng around the house doing stuff. Before surgery I could not stand longer than 30 minutes without being in pain. If the scale does not move, I will not fret. These non scale victories are awesome and I am able to enjoy my life. I can also fit some XL shirts now, YES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted December 16, 2014 Bartender carded me then he bought me a drink...Things that have never happened to me before. I'm an old fart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barbb3 115 Posted December 18, 2014 Went and got my nails done over lunch and had no place to put my new purse. I was able to sit in the chair with it next to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onlybroomegirl 250 Posted December 19, 2014 I just bought a pair of size 27 Miss Me jeans! For those of you who were like me & didn't know about Miss Me jeans, that is nowhere near the same as my old size 22 Lane Bryant jeans! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlam29 221 Posted December 19, 2014 73 pounds lost and finally went to try on wedding dresses! My worst fear of not fitting on them its gone! Im a size 14 in bridal wich is a 12!! I was a 22! still more to go but over the moon pleased with my experience and with my journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted December 20, 2014 I have always worn a sweater or jacket to hide my body(even in the summer) I now no longer need to hide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onlybroomegirl 250 Posted December 21, 2014 Karlam29 you look lovely!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlam29 221 Posted December 21, 2014 Karlam29 you look lovely!!thanks!! Soo much it was my first time trying a formal dress; never went to prom or had a sweet 16, a dance nothing so it was weird to see myself dressed that way and feel special it was an emotional day for sure tears of joy def! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurenella82 625 Posted December 26, 2014 73 pounds lost and finally went to try on wedding dresses! My worst fear of not fitting on them its gone! Im a size 14 in bridal wich is a 12!! I was a 22! still more to go but over the moon pleased with my experience and with my journey BEAUTIFUL!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites