motherof5 364 Posted December 26, 2014 I have veins you guys! Can you believe that? All I see now on my hands are veins. My belt that I purchased a million years ago when I lost weight and went down to 275 has extra holes tha tI made. Well, I have to make more holes now. That belt was from Lane Bryant and was for a size 26. I am also pass that 275 weight loss from before, WOOT WOOT! I am able to cross my legs better now. I don't know my exact size but I do have a few XL shirts that I can fit. I am too scared to go to the store to try clothes on because I don't want to be disappointed. The very best NSV is that I am happy with the face that I see in the mirror now. I hope that everyone will achieve there goals and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle. Later Losers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonfly1111 61 Posted December 28, 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 journeygorgeous wedding dress! You look amazing in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlam29 221 Posted December 28, 2014 gorgeous wedding dress! You look amazing in it!thanks soo much! Its really weird to see myself like that but enjoying it def! Thanks for the support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon1964 2,530 Posted December 29, 2014 I spent some time and read all 107 pages (!!!) of this thread. You all are so inspiring! It is so wonderful to read of all of your victories. Thank you for sharing your stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedadumble 1,033 Posted December 31, 2014 Had the best day today and all because I made the best choice and had WLS 2 years ago! Found a team to run the Ragnar Relay from Miami to Key West with. I never would have considered running to my mailbox before surgery. Confirmed for a softball team that starts Friday. I retired 10 years ago because my weight was making it too hard on my knees. I can't wait to start playing again! I went running twice today because I can! Got my lab results back from my rheumatologist and for the first time in years my inflammation labs are normal! Had to buy new jeans... size 8!! Happy dancing all day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyJaney 775 Posted January 19, 2015 On the tip top of my "why to have WLS" (besides health) was the desire to ski again. I grew up skiing and haven't skied in 23 years (partly because I moved to the south and partly because I weighed 325 pounds). This weekend, I got my wish. Skied with my boys. It was absolutely wonderful. 1 Sosewsue61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyJaney 775 Posted January 19, 2015 On the tip top of my "why to have WLS" (besides health) was the desire to ski again. I grew up skiing and haven't skied in 23 years (partly because I moved to the south and partly because I weighed 325 pounds). This weekend, I got my wish. Skied with my boys. It was absolutely wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyJaney 775 Posted January 19, 2015 On the tip top of my "why to have WLS" (besides health) was the desire to ski again. I grew up skiing and haven't skied in 23 years (partly because I moved to the south and partly because I weighed 325 pounds). This weekend, I got my wish. Skied with my boys. It was absolutely wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWatchMe 7,117 Posted January 19, 2015 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 journeygorgeous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,324 Posted January 26, 2015 You know when you had weight loss surgery when..... NSV...You finish jogging on the treadmill at the gym. The person on the treadmill next to you say's thanks for motivating me to stay for an hour. They introduce themselves and you find out they are a high school physical education teacher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason In Houston 93 Posted February 1, 2015 I'm 13 days post-op. For the first time in LITERALLY years, I've slept straight through the entire night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason In Houston 93 Posted February 1, 2015 I'm 13 days post-op. For the first time in LITERALLY years, I've slept straight through the entire night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarieMarie 346 Posted February 2, 2015 I am sleeping well also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mae7365 372 Posted February 2, 2015 Sorry to the guys, but my biggest NSV's are girl things. 1. Buying pretty, lacey underwear size 7 vs. presurgery size 10 2. Yesterday I bought 5 new bras in Victoria's Secret and I haven't been able to shop there since 2005. Then there are all the other greats like no more medications for high blood pressure & high cholesterol. Having a BMI that is Overweight vs. Morbid Obese. Having my daughter tell her friends that her Mom is now "skinny". Thanks for posting this topic. I love reading everyone's posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeCodder 15 Posted February 3, 2015 Only 3 weeks post surgery here, but my bathrobe actually wraps around me now. None of that big triangle of gap in the front any more! The cheekbones that got me compliments back in college? They're still there! Who knew! I had to move my car seat up a bit. The belly doesn't need as much accommodating as it used to! Only down about 30 now and a long way to go... but so many changes happening!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites