GACaldwell 112 Posted August 25, 2016 I don't really have anywhere to share this...so I hope here is ok. I hit the 199 lbs mark yesterday and maintained it today. It's been so long since I was under 200 that I can't even remember the last time. I'm down a total of 23 lbs since I started all this. It's exciting but I'm trepidatious about sharing it because my brain still says "this won't work" even though logically, it is working! Plus all the nay-sayers in my world. :-/ I was happy with my body before surgery, but I was unhealthy. Today my blood pressure is down and I managed 20 minutes on the elliptical last night! Better than that, I did the elliptical and I can still walk the next day. I have a neck again and inches have been lost. My rings fit again and my clothes are fitting better. So one month out, this is my success. Still a ways to go but I'll get there, slowly and surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted August 25, 2016 slowly and surely. @@GACaldwell you have a great attitude some people want things right there and now doesn't happen that way with weight or life this is a marathon, not a sprint 23 lbs down living in onederland blood pressure and inches down finding your neck ring fitting success with riding eliptical wow - all those NSV's in one month!! you'll have many more NSV's in the future as you lose weight!! keep up the great job!! kathy congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladystorm 29 Posted August 25, 2016 Yes doll! Keep it up Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue50 15 Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations, that is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede_mont 105 Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations on your success. Stay positive and don't let others spread the negative shade over you. You can do this. Ps jealous over jere. I cant wait to hit under 200 Sent from my LG-H343 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted August 25, 2016 Stupid question: What is an NSV? No small victory?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GACaldwell 112 Posted August 25, 2016 NSV= Non-scale Victory. Stupid question: What is an NSV? No small victory?? Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted August 25, 2016 Stupid question: What is an NSV? No small victory?? oh, oh, oh no stupid questions, especially concerning WLS NSV - no small victory??? interesting thought/reply Beeep, Beeeeep WRONG answer - sorry @@GACaldwell gave the right answer NSV - Non Sleeve Victory confetti thrown up in the air she wins a months supply of GNC Protein bars!!! kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmary 5 Posted August 25, 2016 ....so I'm late for work and I forgot my phone so I go bounding up the stairs to get it!!! That's right BOUNDING..me...! So when I read your post I was so excited for you too! The ache in my hips? gone. The CPap machine at night? gone. The downside: my undies keep falling off...my skirt dropped to my ankles...I still don't have the nerve to buy new stuff in a smaller size yet (right?) because after all these years of dieting it's hard to believe this weight loss is (as we say in Boston) forevah!! 55 pounds today in four under four months. It was rough at the start but look at us now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GACaldwell 112 Posted August 25, 2016 Thats AWESOME pmary!! Talk about a good reason to drop your undies! hahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladystorm 29 Posted August 26, 2016 I can't wait to throw all my big clothes away for good! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSleeve822 394 Posted August 26, 2016 Nice! I've been at 200 for a week now... any day now it'll go to 199.. so I envy you!! Keep it up Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoExcited101 190 Posted August 26, 2016 This is wonderful ! I can't wait to get under 200 pounds as well. Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSleeve822 394 Posted August 26, 2016 I made it to 199.8 today!!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites