Yeah! They let me join the turtle club! Not happy about being a turtle, but at least I get an exclusive club membership out of it! Anyways, here's my NSV's so far:

1. I feel in control of food, not vice versa, for the 1st time in my life.

2. My clothes are looser.

3. I've been exersizing more than pre-band (not hardly enough but some is better than none)

4. I haven't binged since I got banded.

5. It's easier to count calories now that what I eat is actually ONE serving size.

6. I do think I look a bit better.

7. I don't have anymore acid reflux or stomach sickness episodes since my doc fixed my hiatal hernia while getting banded.

8. When my DH rubs my back he says he can feel bones in there now!

9. I don't bake and cook stuff that is just around to eat anymore b/c I know it will just go to waste since I can't hardly eat anything anymore.

10. I've had things like ice cream in the freezer for WEEKS! I used to just eat that stuff if it was around. Now I never have room for ice cream after dinner, and I used to eat ice cream after dinner every night.

11. I don't get out-of-breath as much or as easily as I did before my band.

That's it for now!

Well done! Great list, Laura! And welcome to the Slow Loser's Club, you are official now! Your NSV list is an integral part of your ability to be a patient turtle. Keep it updated as the NSV's roll in, especially as the scale moves slowly. Folks are very supportive of this most important list. You are an inspiration!!!! Congrats!

Super List Laura, keep up the great work!

Welcome to our very exclusive club, Laura!!

You have a most impressive list of NSV's here.

I wish I could say that I am in control of food, instead of the other way around. But for me, without my band, the food would still rule - without a doubt.

I'm glad you're feeling so much better. And Bones!! I love it that you and your husband can feel bones now. That's one of my favorites, too.

Thanks so much for posting these. It helps us realize just how much we're ahead since being banded.

Good Job and Good Luck!