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Sleeved36

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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    Sleeved36 reacted to sideeye in Non Scale Victories   
    This isn’t precisely a NSV, but - everyone hugs me now? EVERYONE. It’s fine with me, I’m cool with hugs, but I am also onto you people: I know you’re partly hugging me to see if I’ve actually lost weight or if I’m just wearing optical-illusion clothes!
    They're not being mean or weird about it, and half of it is they’re happy to see me looking so much more confident, so the hug is genuine exuberance - but I know you’re feeling up my rib cage for scaffolding, friends.
    ...and the heels in the airport were totally worth it and surprisingly comfortable. Also I ran out of room for them in my suitcase and had to wear them to meetings, so what the heck.
  2. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to bettie.blue in Non Scale Victories   
    I just ordered new uniforms for work.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    I'm in total agreement on everything but heels in airports. That's just crazy talk!
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    Sleeved36 reacted to GreenTealael in Munchies   
    Sorry autocorrect is a nightmare for me lately... Roasted or toasted edamame that is prepackaged/premade. Otherwise I eat it raw in salad
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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    ^^^^Yes! ^^^^^ THIS is what I can't wait for!🤗🤩
    No more having outfits and backup plans picked out so I can figure out how to hide the fat rolls no matter what the weather. It is more mentally exhausting than I want to admit. 😪
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    Sleeved36 reacted to Wanda247 in Munchies   
    @Frustr8 I found the tropical popsicles and I am hooked, pineapple is my favorite but I like all 3 flavors...thanks for turning me in to those.

    My go to Snacks are a wedge of laughing cow cheese, with celery, carrots or 5 multi grain sesame crackers, unsalted mixed nuts, string cheese, 1/2 of small apple with Peanut Butter, 7 seedless grapes, 1/2 boiled egg.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to insta_adventurer in Munchies   
    Salt and vinegar almonds are life changing.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to GreenTealael in Munchies   
    These days, very high nutrition/low crap Protein Bars (rare), toaster edamame, Seaweed thins, nuts, tea & hot chocolate (slightly higher cal drinks can be Snacks too!)
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    Sleeved36 reacted to MargoCL in Munchies   
    @photogirl70 I used to love those, thought they were super healthy... I think my obsession with them helped me gain weight prior to starting my wls adventure.

    I also found raw rev glow Peanut Butter bars, high Protein and Fiber. Enlightened Plant Protein Gluten Free Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean snack, are easy and give me that chip crunch I miss. another high protein high fiber. Kay's snack crackers are also high protein
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    Sleeved36 reacted to redhead_che in Non-food rewards   
    I'm also in the man/pedi club when I reach milestones. Although in a pound I'll be in the piercing/tattoo club! My first tattoo...if I got a piercing that wouldn't be the first but apparently body modification is my BIG present to myself at final goal
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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    ^^^^Yes! ^^^^^ THIS is what I can't wait for!🤗🤩
    No more having outfits and backup plans picked out so I can figure out how to hide the fat rolls no matter what the weather. It is more mentally exhausting than I want to admit. 😪
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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from bgarner47 in Non-food rewards   
    Clothes! Clothes! Clothes!
    Besides necessity, there are a few reasons it is fun:
    1. I am no longer limited to plus sizes. Exploring stores and having more options is amazing, whole new world of possibilities. 🤩
    2. My body has a better shape so it is actually possible to look good in clothes. I don't feel like a blob anymore 😊
    3. If done right, shopping is decent exercise. Lots of walking. Bring a water bottle and get to work! 😉
    Side note: I do love pedicures, but have actually gone less since losing weight bc it is also kinda exciting how easily I can reach my toes! No more huffing and puffing!

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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    ^^^^Yes! ^^^^^ THIS is what I can't wait for!🤗🤩
    No more having outfits and backup plans picked out so I can figure out how to hide the fat rolls no matter what the weather. It is more mentally exhausting than I want to admit. 😪
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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    ^^^^Yes! ^^^^^ THIS is what I can't wait for!🤗🤩
    No more having outfits and backup plans picked out so I can figure out how to hide the fat rolls no matter what the weather. It is more mentally exhausting than I want to admit. 😪
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    Sleeved36 got a reaction from sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    ^^^^Yes! ^^^^^ THIS is what I can't wait for!🤗🤩
    No more having outfits and backup plans picked out so I can figure out how to hide the fat rolls no matter what the weather. It is more mentally exhausting than I want to admit. 😪
  16. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to abefroman329 in Non Scale Victories   
    I can only do that in an exit row - I'm 6'1". But i can do it now!
    Oh! And while I still have to treat my sleep apnea, it's mild enough to treat it with a dental appliance instead of a CPAP machine! The insurance company approved it and they're making it as we speak!
  17. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to sideeye in Non Scale Victories   
    Flew all over the country this month, all in coach, walked miles through airports from the last gate in every terminal in 3” heels and none of it was any problem at all. I can even cross my legs in coach and shift around to different positions during a 5-hour flight. I don’t have to keep my arms tightly crossed to make sure I’m not touching the person in the middle seat. Unreal.
    The way I pack for trips changed too. I never realized how much mental math went into calibrating all the different permutations of event/activity/weather. Now I just bring a few things that look good, and I can mix and match on the day. I used to have to bring whole outfits the were carefully coordinated to hide problem areas, and if the weather was too hot or cold it ruined that plan. Now I just wear what I’ll be comfortable in, which also happens to all look good on me no matter what.
  18. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to sillykitty in Non Scale Victories   
    At a trade show this week. Usually miserable with sore feet and back. I'm 100% fine this year. Younger and skinnier people were complaining how much they hurt, no idea how I had no pain at all!
  19. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to Rainbow_Warrior in Non Scale Victories   
    Yes ... almost exactly my (male) experience.
    * Down to just one medication now ... apixaban/Eloquis ... and that won't change any time soon
    * My knees and ankles appreciate that I've shed more than a third of my mass/weight in 52 weeks
    * Yep ... the bath-sheet is too big now when it would not quite go around me 15 months ago. A regular-sized towel is enough to dry me adequately after a bath or shower or time in the pool.
    * Aeroplane and bus seats have room left-over
    * My driving position in the car is not cramped by my obesity like 12-25 months ago. My seat belt is NOT all the way extended as in the past.
    * My shirts/tops are down from Australian 8XL/9XL (USA 5XL) to 2XL/XL (USA XL). Ditto underpants ... from 7XL to 2XL now.
    * My slacks/trousers are down from 177cm/172cm [about 70 inches] waist to 122cm/117cm range [about 45 inches]
    I gave away 19 shopping bags of "super big" clothes and 22 pairs of slacks/trousers to the charity shop in the last few months.
    Once the plastic surgeon removes my excess skin before xmas 2019, I expect to shed another two to three pants sizes.
    I also noticed that my feet lose weight/width proportionately with my upper body. I no longer need 4E shoe widths. I can get by with E or 2E in leather shoes and regular joggers/trainers/tennis-shoes.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to RHCD in Non Scale Victories   
    So I’ve been struggling with my longest slow/stall and feeling frustrated. Adding in that yesterday I went to use my recumbent bike and I was exhausted after 7 minutes when last week I did 35 with no problem.

    I put on a shirt I bought 2 months ago that was tight in the arms/shoulders but today didn’t strain one bit (wohoo bat wings!). Add in that my size 14 dress pants from Lane Bryant are hitting the loose phase became a very much needed NSV.

    Now today the sun is out and I’m hoping to work in the yard when I get home from work.
  21. Congrats!
    Sleeved36 reacted to MegPRN in Non Scale Victories   
    This week I started a new job - I'm an RN, but my new position is office work and non-clinical (so I can't wear scrubs anymore). Today I'm wearing professional pants in a size 16, purchased off-the-rack at a regular store. I don't think I've been this size since high school - my entire adult life I've bounced between 18 and 22. I feel amazing.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to sideeye in Non Scale Victories   
    I found a pair of jeans in my closet - size 14, still in the plastic wrap. They fit. I’ve worn them at a conference all week and they look f**king amazing. Yes, Spanx are still in play to control the muffin top effect, but I look leggy and well put together and people’s reaction is significant.
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    Sleeved36 reacted to GizzlyKitten in Non-food rewards   
    I'm still pre-op but I set up the following NSV milestones:
    55lbs golf lessons
    65lbs dance lessons
    75lbs standup comedy or voice lessons
    85lbs SCUBA certification
    95lbs a used set of golf clubs
    105lbs a SCUBA trip to Monterey
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    Sleeved36 reacted to BadWolf523 in Non-food rewards   
    My first milestone was an eyeshadow palette. My second was a spa day. I’m working towards my third which is a pair of boots I’ve been eyeing from Aldo
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    Sleeved36 reacted to RHCD in Non-food rewards   
    Ohh I like this one... other than clothes and shoes I bought myself a custom made leather purse/bag. I’d hoped to do it for my 100 lb loss but actually went a little early (98ish).

    When I get closer to goal I’ll have my eyes on a leather jacket. There might also be jewelry.

    Non material I’ve got some trips planned. I’ve done Spa days too for incremental goals.

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