Jessiebear's complete list of NSVs...

[Jessiebear 2]

1. I can touch my toes.

2. I have knee caps again (verses rolls of fat).

3. I have ankles again (no edema).

4. I cut my blood pressure medicine in half.

5. I can actually buy clothes in regular stores now (2-3x).

6. I bought scrubs from a scrub catalog who's scrubs have NEVER fit me before!

7. I lost a shoe size (go figure).

8. I can do aerobics now!

9. I enjoy sex again!

10. My husband can't keep his hands off me (well, he never could, but now I like it).

11. People are finally telling me I look good.

12. My back doesn't hurt as bad!

13. I'm running out of clothes that fit me.

14. I can shave my legs without looking like a contortionist.

15. I can drive my car in comfort now (the belt doesn't choke me).

16. 10/10/05 My Step-Mother told me twice yesterday that I really looked good! (this was unheard of & by far my best NSV to date!)

I'll keep thinking & add more! I have to get back to my housework!

updated NSVs 1/4/06

17. I can wear jeans again - size 25

18. I can wear boots again

19. I'm having to replace my wardrobe

20. I actually takes clothes back because they are too big!

21. I have a neck again

22. When we were in Branson, the weekend before Christmas, I actually walked up all of the stairs after getting off the Branson Belle, without stopping or getting out of breath! When I got to the top I realized I was alone (everyone else had to stop midway). That was a moment of enlightenment (wow! I did it!)

23. I was able to work 16 hour shifts in a nursing home where i was on my feet for at least 14 of the 16 hours.

24. I can bend over & tie my shoes now.

25. My youngest cousin, who is 8, climbed onto my lap Christmas eve & proceeded to turn around with a suprised look & exclaimed, "Jessie you have a lap now! Look everybody, I'm sitting on Jessie's lap!" I think this is my favorite NSV so far!

Happy New Year everyone! Hope it's Happy, Healthy (or healthier) & Prosperous for everyone! :Bunny

update 1/20/06

26. When I went for my fill on the 18th, I noticed that I actually had room on the gurney! On both sides of me! I didn't have to rest my arms on the side rails! I had to add this one before I forgot! :clap2:

update 1/23/06

27.I noticed last night that I am no longer like the hoover dam when I take a bath. Yes, the Water goes all the way around!

28. I have lost 12.25 inches from head to toe since January 5, 2006!! :faint:

[Anwyn 0]

What an AMAZING list! Thanks for sharing - you're an inspiration!

[Jessiebear 2]

I updated my NSVs so I am bumping this thread!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Wow, that's great Jessie! :)

[banded_for_life 2]

Super list of NSVs Jessie, keep up that awesome work!

[lovecats85 2]

You go girl! That's an awesome list!!!

[mousecrazy 2]

Your favorite NSV and mine are similar...my daughter got her arms all the way around and then some! Thank you for posting your NSV's! I think they are really inspiring! Cindy

[Marimaru 7]

Kids always tell the truth about stuff like that. It makes their compliments more real sometimes, you know?

Those are great NSV's!

[Bensmum1109 0]

Congrats, Jessie!! Great list!

[live2canoe 1]

Aww Jessie - thanks so much for posting.

These are great! Just great. Make sure you give your little cousin a great BIG HUG!

[vinesqueen 2]

Oh Jessie, how wonderful! I'm so very happy and proud of you!

[Jessiebear 2]

Thanks everyone! It's still slow going, but better slow going than no going! Right! I even gained 10 lbs. But it's not gonna get me down! I have already lost 5 of it! I also joined all of the challenges. I need the butt kicking! Just kick softly. I do have back problems. LOL!!

[Jessiebear 2]

I have made some updates to my NSV list so I'm bumping this thread! LOl!!

[the best me 6]

Excellent list and well done! More NSV's to come...Yay you!!!!

[pugmum 0]

Jessie,

This is quite a list making you an inspiration for me! Thanks for posting these things. It's the things no-one wants to mention that are so important!!! Good for you!

Kelli