non-scale victories

[Derp 3]

So my surgery went down on March 7, so I'm about 2.5 months post-op at this point.

It has been hard (for sure) learning how to eat again, but it's working. I just passed the 50 lb mark. My weight loss has tapered, and even stalled a few times, but I'm still seeing downward movement on the scale. My blood pressure has returned to normal, and I'm finally getting the hang of knowing my portion size. I eat about 5 tiny meals every day, and just got to the point to where I can get steak down without any irritation.

Some of my favorite non-scale victories so far:

1) realizing that I can cross my legs like a lady

2) donating 30 pairs of pants to goodwill, after even tailoring them to fit didn't last

3) wearing a dress to work for the first time in my life

4) boys are paying attention to me again

I've treated myself by setting up an appointment with a personal shopper at Nordstrom to shop with me and help teach me some tips about how to dress my new body. I've been so used to wearing the same slacks and shirts for the last few years, that I realized that I don't know how to dress myself

It's still the best decision I ever made, in spite of the overwhelming challenges the surgery has presented. There have been days where I've been so discouraged because simply going out for a meal is a difficult task.

<3

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Congratulations on reaching your half-way point. That is awesome! Thank you also for sharing. Have fun with your shopping trip!

[pasquini 369]

Woot! Congrats to you! Love the personal shopper idea!

[KellyL 173]

Awesome nsv's!! Congrats on your success and I'm sure you will continue to add to that list!

[iegal 460]

We are all learning to create new habits. This is a journey and I am glad you are doing so well.

Wishing you many more NSV ahead!

[sunnyd 32]

You are doing fabulous!!! Congrats on your success. Have fun with the personal shopper! Sounds great!

[Derp 3]

Some more non-scale victories:

- Being able to run for longer than 30 seconds without thinking i'm going to die.

- I can sleep so much better than before

- my ankles are starting to look good in cute shoes

- I treated myself to a thigh tattoo, because I finally like the way my thighs are looking

[Vford70 0]

Your doing great.

You will have stalls but don't give up. Even though your on a scale stall you are probably still losing inches. I wish I would have measured myself prior to surgery but I didn't measure for 2 months after.