Non Scale Victories

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 10/24/2018 at 17:54, Orchids&Dragons said:

You look fantastic, congrats!

Thank you so much!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 10/24/2018 at 18:14, fluffy562 said:

You look Fabulous! Keep up the good work. You can tell

Thank you so much! I’m trying hard to utilize my tool 😊

[Philip E. 29]

My wife died in 2011 and it was a sad day when I had to remove my wedding ring because it got to tight to wear. Just last week I was able to put it back on. I've also been able to move the car seat closer to the wheel. At work I can fit into any of the safety harnesses when using power equipment rather than the biggest harness, and my weekly grocery bill has dropped significantly.

[Frustr8 7,886]

And all of these small things mean so much, don't they Phillip? Know I will continue having these mini- victories myself. And I believe your own Angel Lady is cheering you on, just wish she could be here to hug you! I'll give you a hug emoji on account.

[GreenTealael 25,360]

5 hours ago, Philip E. said:

My wife died in 2011 and it was a sad day when I had to remove my wedding ring because it got to tight to wear. Just last week I was able to put it back on. I've also been able to move the car seat closer to the wheel. At work I can fit into any of the safety harnesses when using power equipment rather than the biggest harness, and my weekly grocery bill has dropped significantly.

Crying into my tea...

[GreenTealael 25,360]

15 hours ago, ALFxRNY said:

I haven’t been around the forums in a little while. Today’s non scale victory is clothing. Prior to surgery I wore a 3x top/size 24 jeans. Today I went to try on clothes and fit a large top/size 17 jeans. I’m so proud of my progress even though it can’t really see a difference most days

We can see it!!!

[Swimmer 199]

Nsv

Buy jeans of the rack and they always fit

Not being able to buy pants at costco because I was too big and now because I'm too small

Walk around a crowded room without stress

Got scuba certified and was actually the smallest there, blew my mind as this is a dream come true. I'm going on a diving excursion by myself and not stressed, boom.

I went zip lining in Costa Rica

I actually will eat in front of others, huge for me

I'm not worried about being judged for my grocery cart

I no longer wish to be or feel invisible

I tuck my shirts in

I love getting dressed up and going to events

I can talk with anybody and be present and not focused on negative thoughts

I can enjoy social settings again

I can swim for hours at a time again

I am not afraid of failing anymore because of my weight

I am more aware of others needs and am more able to help them. When somebody drops something I quickly pick it up for them.

I saved ten bucks on flannel pj pants because instead of the adult xxl I used to wear I fit into a youth size

I say yes to adventures now

I have the courage to say no too without beating myself up

The negative self talk is being replaced with thoughts of gratitude

Food is finally just food again

[GreenTealael 25,360]

On 10/19/2018 at 7:41 AM, Jolexis said:

First 2 NSV:
I fit into a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to fit in 3 years! And they actually fit well. There was no sucking in or squeezing involved.

I was able to zip closed my north face jacket I have never been able to zip closed. I bought it last year on clearance ($20!!). I haven't been able to buy a winter jacket I could close in years (short with an oversized bottom).

Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

North Face -$20 - clearance, you sound like my kind of shopper!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 10/25/2018 at 09:41, GreenTealael said:

We can see it!!!

Thank you! I love my tool so much!

[LynnV1964 134]

These amazing Cookies appeared at work courtesy of my boss......and I didn’t touch them! Major victory!!!🎊🎉

[abefroman329 704]

Oh I still can’t resist Insomnia Cookies!

I got my first tattoo earlier this week and don’t have to worry about a potentially longer healing time because my diabetes is in remission.

[GreenTealael 25,360]

2 hours ago, LynnV1964 said:

These amazing Cookies appeared at work courtesy of my boss......and I didn’t touch them! Major victory!!!🎊🎉

You are a significantly better person than me... They would have *accidentally* ended up on the floor...

[stacy@5 69]

I can actually squat and tie my shoes without getting red in the face and losing my breath, I can play with my Grandchildren without feeling like I was gonna go into a coma!! Down from 2 blood pressure pills to 1/2 pill and will probably be off that my next doctors visit!!

HW: 246
SW: 246
CW: 161.3

[Frustr8 7,886]

Yearning for the day I no longer topple backwards when I bend my knees. Rather embarrassing to go Ka-Thud in front of people!

[RHCD 241]

I got some of my 6 month post op blood work back. OMG!!! Everything is in a healthy range. I don’t meet with my doc until next week but I’m so thrilled to see normal range numbers.