Kquinn

I just thought this would be fun! If you are pre-op what are some NSVs (non scale victory) you want? If you are post-op what were some NSVs you wanted and did you achieve it?
This might sound weird but the one nsv I want, probably more than any, is to be able to fit into Victoria Secret bras and clothes!!!

It's so motivating seeing all these people weighing over 300 pounds loosing all this weight. I started at 337. I'm doing all the pre-operation requirements. But going into my first meeting with the surgeon one of his PAs asked me what I would like to weight. I told her for my height (5'11) I would like to be around 170-180 and she looked at me and said that is absolutely impossible you need to have more realistic expectations or else this isn't going to work. I was kind of taken back by that and it made me rethink this whole thing. But after seeing so many people with amazing results I know I can do it. Nothing is going to stop me. I'm bound and determined to prove her wrong!!!!

This may sound shallow but I'm waiting until after I have the surgery to start going out and meeting guys. I understand the whole wanting someone to love you for you, not just because you're skinny but i want to find a guy when I'm skinnier. I have no confidence now. I have guys approach me often and I just think of it as a joke because I think there is no way a guy could find me attractive the way I am. I want to work on myself and become the best me I can before I bring a guy into my life. I think by doing it this way I will know for sure I'm not settling for anyone and they are not settling for me.

I just thought this would be fun! If you are pre-op what are some NSVs (non scale victory) you want? If you are post-op what were some NSVs you wanted and did you achieve it?
This might sound weird but the one nsv I want, probably more than any, is to be able to fit into Victoria Secret bras and clothes!!!

I"m going to cry!!!

So, I'm not sleeved yet, but I'm definitely looking to the future. I've got big plan that when I hit my goal weight I'm going somewhere tropical and beachy... Say Tahiti or somewhere along those lines. Of course, I'm also picturing a hot Latino man on the beach with me:lol:... Hey a girls gotta dream. I'm curious what other people's big plans are for when they hit their goal weights.
Krista

Let me preface this. This is an NSV for me. Fat girl all my life, teased by boys from an early age, shunned later, I, (as many of us I'm sure), learned to remain "aloof". Show no interest and they'll leave you alone and not hurt you. This makes for a "cold" and rarely playful adult woman. So the NSV... I'm chatting with this guy I've met on-line who I have a date to meet in a few hours and he flirts a bit. I actually managed to come back in such a way as to elicit the comment, "You're a good flirt"! Funny that that's a milestone for me, but it totally is, to have the kind of confidence to take that kind of risk! So wish me luck with this one. He looks kinda cute and he's funny. And he's a good flirt. LOL

I'm 4 weeks post op and had a number of items on my list.
Sit on a plane without a seat belt extender - did that today
Cross my legs when I sit - did that today
Going for walks comfortably
Those are a few I have already hit

Fun post!
My top 3
1. I want to have more energy, be able to clean my house and play with my 2 y/o son without sweating from head to toe
2. I don't want to worry about if I'll fit in a chair/booth/stall/etc..
3. And I would like to have the desire/stamina to make love to my hubby.

I am looking forward to fitting in chairs and not having to call ahead to see if places have adequate seating. I am also looking forward to the positive change in my sex life, the increase in mobility, going to theatres to see plays/shows (before I could not fit in the seats), being able to cross my legs, being able to dance, having room in my driver side area (now the seat belt is so uncomfortable and my belly touches the seering wheel), running, people not starring at me, not being the big girl when I go out with friends, and simply being able to fit in (chothes, cars, airplanes, crowded places, desks, and the environment as a whole). My surgery is scheduled for July 22, 2014......This will be the day that my life changes forever. I am determined to accomplish all of these NSVs.

As of yesterday, my wide shoes are big and sloppy. I was able to cross my legs at the doctor's office. I was trying to describe to the doctor how that I am shapeshifting. She asked me to explain what I meant. I said that all of my leftover belly weight that I have not lost yet, seems to be sinking below my waist and gathering around like a lifesaver on a pencil. Then I said, "Wait! I have a waist!!!!!!" I was so freakin' happy.

Since losing over 200 pounds (size 26 US) nearly everything in my whole life is different.
I can:
sit on the ground cross legged sit with 3 other people comfortably in a “4 seater” on a train put my shoes on easily (even standing balancing on one foot) attend a full bikram yoga session/spin class sit on plastic lawn chairs/regular chairs without a fear of breaking them walk up many flights of stairs run I can wear:
size 8-12 tops and size 12 pants (US size 4 – 8 tops and size 8 pants) high heels strapless bras stockings/skirts/dresses without chafing ankle socks (before they would not come up high enough to stop blisters on ankle) ordinary socks (before I would get an allergy line around my ankle when I took off he socks) fitted clothes just about anything my clothes more than once because they still smell clean I can buy:
push up bras (only available to a certain size) proper sports bras (also only available to a certain size) dresses (dresses are kind of “half the price” of a shirt/pants/skirt because you don’t have to buy anything else as it is the full outfit) I can shop:
at lingerie stores at discount outlets off the discount racks at charity shops/markets (I got $1 fill a bag last weekend – great stuff)

I just thought this would be fun! If you are pre-op what are some NSVs (non scale victory) you want? If you are post-op what were some NSVs you wanted and did you achieve it?
This might sound weird but the one nsv I want, probably more than any, is to be able to fit into Victoria Secret bras and clothes!!!

Wooooohoooooo I got my date. I am so beyond excited! July 14th is my date! Anyone else having their surgery then?

I got the phone call today!!!! July 14th is my date! I am so beyond excited to stat this chapter of my life!!!

Yes we totally have to keep each other updated on our success!!! It's great finding people who are having surgery around the same time so we can motivate each other and support each other.

I haven't tried the Unjury unflavored, but the GNC pro performance naturally unflavored doesn't have a strong taste or smell. It doesn't have an aftertaste either. I made smoothies with it. You could mix it with just about anything as long as it doesn't get over 140 degrees. Protein changes above 140 degrees.

Yes we totally have to keep each other updated on our success!!! It's great finding people who are having surgery around the same time so we can motivate each other and support each other.

This may sound shallow but I'm waiting until after I have the surgery to start going out and meeting guys. I understand the whole wanting someone to love you for you, not just because you're skinny but i want to find a guy when I'm skinnier. I have no confidence now. I have guys approach me often and I just think of it as a joke because I think there is no way a guy could find me attractive the way I am. I want to work on myself and become the best me I can before I bring a guy into my life. I think by doing it this way I will know for sure I'm not settling for anyone and they are not settling for me.

Wooooohoooooo I got my date. I am so beyond excited! July 14th is my date! Anyone else having their surgery then?

Hello all!!! I will be sleeved July 14th!!! I am having my surgery done through carolinas weight management and wellness center. I live about 20min south of Charlotte.
As far as meeting places maybe we could meet at Freedom Park. Lots to do there. We could do a "walking group" or something! Just a thought!

...OK...that moment passed...time to go work in the garden.

Congratulations!!! You look amazing! Keep up the awesome work.

Wooooohoooooo I got my date. I am so beyond excited! July 14th is my date! Anyone else having their surgery then?

I get the Victoria Secret thing. It is also something I look forward to. I want to go for a walk and not be tired after a quarter of a mile. I also want to ride my bike again. But most of all.... I want to get up in the morning and not have how I feel each day dictated by what I weigh!