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LOVE this topic!! I am about 7 months post-op, but I created a NSVs wish-list when I was pre-op. Here is the list and how I am doing so far ... 1. Weigh less than my husband DONE! 2. Wear something in a smaller size than when I graduated HS (20+ years ago) DONE! 3. Give away all clothing that starts with a #2 (28, 26, etc) DONE! 4. Shop in something other than a plus store/department .... Kind of for jeans that I like, but not for long as they are now getting baggy in the butt! 5. Buy/wear tall boots DONE! And Skinny jeans too! 6. Buy/Wear a "little black dress" and actually have it be little 7. Walk more than a mile without being breathless DONE! I am now walking 5K races. 8. Fly without needing a seat belt extender .... Hopefully when we go on vaca! 9. Go parasailing ... This summer, for sure! 10. Go mountain biking ... as soon as the weather is nice enough! One that was not on my list, but just recently happened ... being called "skinny"!! Totally loved it, although I do not consider myself skinny.
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Just Giving An Update - Almost 4 Months Out And International Travel
Kami replied to Kami's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Puja - where are you in India? I was in Mumbai, with a short trip to Delhi and Agra. 10 day trip in total. To answer your questions, well, I took some Pure Protein Bars with me, and ate one per day. I also ate eggs for Breakfast. I'm pretty sure that some days I was below my Protein still, because there were a couple of meals at a friend's house that were vegetarian. I ate chickpeas and lentils those meals, but those aren't as protein rich as meat, I think. I tried to focus on protein as much as possible, and ate veggies like cauliflower when it was available. Like I said before, I still had rotis and rice and stuff, but just small helpings to tone down the spiciness. When it was available (it wasn't always served) I used raita to tone down the heat. I'm also pretty sure that my calorie counts were above normal (but apparently not more than I burn, maybe 1500-1700), especially the days I ate Butter chicken (YUM!). But I didn't really have a way to log it, and it was just 10 days, so I just listened to my sleeve about when it was full, and hoped that would be enough. I actually wasn't sure if I would lose weight or just hold steady while I was there, but I ended up losing, so that was great. It was a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, and I love Indian food, so I just decided I wasn't going to worry about it. The only time I really had a moment of regret was when I was eating some fabulous butter chicken, and wanted to eat more, but I just savored it as much as I could and then stopped when I got full. likasulema - good luck on your weight loss! I'm sure you'll be able to fit without a seat extender on your next trip. Its the little NSV's like that that really make a difference. -
I've always wanted to wear Life is Good shirts but the ones that had the hobbies I wanted were in the Women's section- gardening! No way at a 26/28 was I going to fit in even an XXL with the way the shirt is cut. When I knew I was going to have the sleeve I bought a Life Is Good shirt and thought of it as a goal shirt. I kept trying it on over the months and it finally fit last week- just in time for my monthly garden club meeting! Hooray! I also a Muse shirt from a concert of theirs I attended earlier this year and a t-shirt of Mickey I bought at Disneyworld in 2006 that both never fit and now they do!
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NSV's for first 5 weeks of 2016!
DaisyAmy replied to Fat2Phat2016's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Woo hoo!!!! I just hit that NSV, too! Doesn't it feel great??? Keep up the great work!! -
Wonderful NSV..I too love my leather jackets....Keep up the pace ...Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I finally fit into my leather jacket (it's been about 5 years) and my very favorite pair of Jeans~ both in the same week. I finally feel "pretty" and am enjoying putting on makeup, picking out my clothes and am no longer just throwing something on and running out the door.
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Hey everyone...i'm about to be banded soon (may 4th) and since summer is starting and i am starting to sweat....lots. I was wondering if any of you have had NSV's in this department. Sweating less?
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Big NSV!! I’m just back from a week long vacation AT MY MOTHERS....and I LOST weight. She made all my favorite desserts and I only had one bite. I’m so happy!! SW 242.5 CW 192.2 Sleeve 1/9/18 Carla from LV
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Awesome job! Being outside and doing something you enjoy is a NSV so add that to your list also.
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Howdee all~ I had a doctors appointment today and I found out that I lost FIVE pounds since my last visit with him four weeks ago. I am starting to think my house scale is a big liar~~ According to my doctors fancy schmancy scale, I weighed in today at 222.5. My last weigh in with them was 227.5......According to my scale I weigh in at 219. I am going to keep using my scale for the Fall Weight Loss Challange weigh ins.....cause it does show a decrease in weight...soooooo we will get it as accurate as we can..When I was at the doctors today, she laid me down on the exam table, so she could poke and prod at my belly and she said "Oh my gosh would you look at how FLAT your tummy is getting"...I was so proud!!! I can actually feel my hips and bones, and a waist line....yes my girlish figure is coming out~ Watch out world, I can kill with these hips~And not because they are soooo huge...but because they are soo damn sexy ehehehehehe I AM SOOO PROUD. And the bigger part of the NSV is....I WORE A PAIR OF JEANS THAT I HAVEN'T SEEN IN TWO YEARS~ They are gorgious with detailed bead work on them....ooo soo pretty~~~ And not to mention they are a size 20~~ thank you very much ~~I was in a size 26 when I had my surgery!!! HELLO~~~~I can't wait to bust out the other size 20's that I was wearing! I have such a cute pair of jeans that lace up the sides that I am DYING to wear....maybe this weekend, or next ,,,, hummmm should be interesting to see!!! Next weekend..Nov 5 is the end of season Staff party for the haunted house. And my birthday is Nov 7th...so we usually celebrate all at once~~ I cant wait to show off a "new" outfit!!! I will talk to you all soon~ Thank you for sharing in my excitment!!! TTYL
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Congrats on such a great NSV.
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The upside of a foot injury after weight loss!
wishes replied to myrori's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ah, when I broke my ankle last year I couldn't use the crutches for that exact reason. It was so depressing. I can't even imagine how many things in my life will change after surgery. It is the little things. Congrats on the NSV! -
I am so happy for you! NSV are the greatest! (although the scale doesn't lie) here's hoping for many more!
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Great NSV's! Keep Rockin that Sleeve!
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Yay! All of those are terrific NSV's!!!
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on all of your NSV's. They are all amazing and you should be proud...........
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Several years back i had to get another wedding band because my original one from 34 yrs ago was too small. Well now the bigger one along with my other ring is starting to slide off. Thought I'd try my old band knowing it won't fit yet and omgosh it slid right on. So now I wearing my original wedding band again. oh what a feeling!!!
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Congrats on the NSV. I was thinking the same thing about aimlagana being REALLY close to her doctor. LOL
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FridayI had some friends over for a day at the pool. My day started off with me cleaning my house and getting things ready for them to come over. That included replanting a tree and some other heavy lifting type things. I cooked dinner that night for all of us. OK, so what was my non-scale victory? Well, in the past, my back would have been absolutely killing me by the end of the day. I was in a minor car accident a few years ago that did a number on my back. :thumbup: Several months ago, I would have been taking pain medicine and muscle relaxers just to get to sleep after a day like that. The pain would have been all over my face. But, I realized by the end of the night Friday that I was 100% pain free! I love my band!
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Oh my goodness, Stace! You look great! What a wonderful NSV as to see your own pictures and realize how far yu've come! Congrats to you, keep up the great work. Karen
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That is an awesome NSV Congrats on your weight loss. Moments like those are priceless. I too have never had anybody pick me up..
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Lightweights..how Long Before You Really Saw A Big Change?
peacequeen replied to Sleeved&Hopeful's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 11 weeks out, I've lost 43 pounds and 2 sizes in tops and 1 size in pants. I had some complications so 13 pounds of that, I had to lose twice. I can do fast paced walking..haven't done in years. I'm sleeping better, more motivated,,etc. You have to look at the little things,,the nsv's (non scale victories) How much have you lost? If your clothes are fitting looser, you are probably losing inches! -
Hello, Hello! Jsut wanted to pop in and catch up. I haven't been around casue I've been super busy at home as well as work. But any way... I've had afew NSV... bt the best one is I fit into a size 12!!!!! HOLY SHIT! (and yes I have to say the word!!!) I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A 12 SINCE MY DAUGHTER WAS ABOUT @ MONTHS OLD...and she's 11 years old now!!!! It's sooooo cool and so amazing at the same time!!!! I'm very happy and excited. I hope everyone here is doing as well. It's not easy, and I am a lot tighter now, I Get that stuck feeling almost eeryday, but the results ar well worht it. I wish every one luck and I can't wai for the summer!!!!! Bikinis here I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Its been a very long time! (NSV)
Ms.AntiBand replied to Molly3's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Awesome.. Truly a heart felt NSV I had both of my wedding sets stolen (one silver one gold) my husband said I have to get the next one as a tattoo .. That way if someone wants it they'll take me, too! -
NSV = Non scale Victory I can wear all my old clothes again... I can fly without a seatbelt extender. They are things that just ARE - whether the scale is gracing me that day, or not.
