NSVs - the little things that make you sooooo happy!

[skinnyrita 188]

DJmohr,

Congratulations on your NSV. Honestly, I treasure these more than the number on the scales! Way to go- looking forward to hearing more of these from you and others on this journey.

I am 12 weeks out from my VSG surgery and a slow loser ( but at 61 I didn't expect it to be an overnight thing anyway). Today since its in the 100 degree range in Dallas, I was scrounging through a box of old, pre-weight gain clothes for some shorts in a size 14 or 16. While looking I saw a dress I wore about 4 years ago, a size 12. Just on a lark I decided to try it on and to my amazement it fit , not even tight at all! I did a happy dance right then and there. Like you, I did this for health, but the improvement of self image is an important part of the recovery process and keeping the motivation in high gear.

Although I wasn't seeing the weight loss everyone congratulated me on, today it finally registered. I'll second the Woot !

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

@@Djmohr - With the way sizing ranges from manufacturer to manufacturer, I have no doubt that when you hit your goal, some size 8's will fit. You're pretty tall so at 165 you'll probably be on the lean side of normal. I'm sure you look great already. You really have done well. You need to Celebrate your success.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Prepare to be amazed.

Yes, our weight loss may slow down a little toward the end, but the dropping dress sizes do not slow down.

I never, ever, ever thought I'd wear a size 8. And that's what I wear now. It still boggles me.

Also, in my case the last 15-20 pounds I lost was when I lost the most troublesome tummy weight.

Oh, and I've lost 7 pounds since reaching my goal. It's a little hard to slow that freight train down, even though I'm eating a lot more these days. I really think I'm done now though.

[Djmohr 6,965]

@IcanMakeit@VSGAnn2014

You guys are very motivating! Thanks so much for the kind words. I am looking forward to getting to goal and seeing what happens.

I have already won in my eyes so every step closer to that goal is fantastic.

You could say, I will have my cake and eat it too! LOL. Minus the cake of course!