We need a place where we can support each other through our "more than most" journey. Just as turtles don't get much out of hearing us talking about fast we're losing, maybe it would give us a nice break from "I'm getting banded because I need to lose 60 lbs".

I think we have our own unique challenges, expectations, baggage, etc. -- and we need our own little niche to support eachother. We all have a very long journey ahead of us, and need to band together.

I had a NSV (non scale victory) this past week. During my training session, I bent over from a standing position and tied each of my shoes. I cannot tell you the last time I was able to stand and tie my shoes. I am amazed at the little things that I had lost and did not know it until I am able to do them again. Look out booths in restaurants...here I come...lol.

Lesson learned...celebrate every victory:whoo:

Happy banding all,

Mary

I love NSV's. When they happen to you, it's so wonderful. It's cool that we have something to call them too.

I had one yesterday. I usually catch the train to work and I walk down the stairs (it's a split-level train) one at a time. (i.e. step, bring the other foot next to the first foot, step again). Yesterday, I noticed that I just walked straight down them like normal people step-step-step. When did that happen?

Also, I looked in my car mirror today and I felt that my face definitely looked different - and better. I almost thought I looked pretty for a second.

Oh, another train one. It used to be that no one sat next to me on the train but I've noticed now, people are starting to sit next to me and I'm not the last one with a spare seat next to me. Naturally, I prefer a seat to myself but it's nice all the same.

Oh and yet another train one. I used to go through the biggest turnstile (the one for people with babies) but now I go through the regular one and don't scrape the sides.

It seems that this week, I'm finally starting to notice that I have lost weight.

WOOOO HOOOO!!! congrats to both of you on your NSVs!!

I love NSV's. When they happen to you, it's so wonderful. It's cool that we have something to call them too.

I had one yesterday. I usually catch the train to work and I walk down the stairs (it's a split-level train) one at a time. (i.e. step, bring the other foot next to the first foot, step again). Yesterday, I noticed that I just walked straight down them like normal people step-step-step. When did that happen?

Also, I looked in my car mirror today and I felt that my face definitely looked different - and better. I almost thought I looked pretty for a second.

Oh, another train one. It used to be that no one sat next to me on the train but I've noticed now, people are starting to sit next to me and I'm not the last one with a spare seat next to me. Naturally, I prefer a seat to myself but it's nice all the same.

Oh and yet another train one. I used to go through the biggest turnstile (the one for people with babies) but now I go through the regular one and don't scrape the sides.

It seems that this week, I'm finally starting to notice that I have lost weight.

Thats Awesome!:clap2:

Aloha McQty

I had my surgery on the Wed. and was back at the gym on Monday. I was doing some very slow walking on the treadmill and was back to 100% in about 3 wks. I'm a 50 year old male, I thought I was going to be out longer, I think your the same age as my wife and she was about the same as me. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Aloha

BWD

Thank you so much Mary (mmcbelle) for the feedback. I am loving my water aerobics class and would love to get right back into it as soon as I am up to it and able. Definitely praying for a fast recovery !!

Thanks for the warm welcome !!

I had a NSV (non scale victory) this past week. During my training session, I bent over from a standing position and tied each of my shoes. I cannot tell you the last time I was able to stand and tie my shoes. I am amazed at the little things that I had lost and did not know it until I am able to do them again. Look out booths in restaurants...here I come...lol.

Lesson learned...celebrate every victory:whoo:

Happy banding all,

Mary

YOU GO GIRL !!! Congrats...

What you said really has me thinking about the little things, quirky things that I have a hard time doing....

I can't wait to paint my toe nails without corting myself into a dozen different positions.

whoa... what a goal that one is

Have a splended day !

Aloha McQty

I had my surgery on the Wed. and was back at the gym on Monday. I was doing some very slow walking on the treadmill and was back to 100% in about 3 wks. I'm a 50 year old male, I thought I was going to be out longer, I think your the same age as my wife and she was about the same as me. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Aloha

BWD

Thanks for the info Dave. My boyfriend says he doesn't understand where I get all my energy. I work 10 hour days, come home, clean the kitchen, do laundry and then cook dinner and he just wows at me... he says he wants to bottle my energy. I on the other hand am looking forward to having more energy. I don't see my daily routine as being that energetic... odd how other see you I guess. I myself would love some more though. I know getting back to the classes and hopefully taking on some more exercise will get me to that Energizer Bunny stage... then he won't be able to keep up for sure !!! and he's an inshape guy. GO Figure !

Oh by the way. I am 30... is that the age of your wife?

Have a great day !

Oh and yet another train one. I used to go through the biggest turnstile (the one for people with babies) but now I go through the regular one and don't scrape the sides.

It seems that this week, I'm finally starting to notice that I have lost weight.

Ahhh, the turnstile...It will be nice to not worry about those one day Also looking forward to airplane seats, restaurant booths, plastic lawn chairs and movie seats.... *sighs*

It's the little things, isn't it? Normal-sized people would have no idea what we go through and how crappy it can make you feel.

I always felt that I wasn't a 'standard' human with the same right to enjoy life as others. Sad that I felt that way but I'm trying to change.

I cant wait to be able to shave my legs in the shower with out thinking about passing out. Or from where my legs are so swollen I cant shave some spots.

Do swolen legs go down after losing weight?

Cerrin, That is the best comment I have ever heard I believe I have shut the skinny girl up quite a few times myself.

I wish you much luck in losing all your weight!

Jessica

Mary,

That is a good idea how you broke your weight up into thirds! I know I need to think like that as well. Patience is not my strong point. I am getting ready to start including exercise. I had to wait because I was so overwhelmed with college and my kids and all that stuff to make time for the gym. Although I walk on a daily basis I know it's just not enough for me. I am excited and I will not ever give up on this quest no matter how many bad days I get... Thanks Mary and everyone else who gave such positive feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.

Jessica

Thanks Jess, I am inspired by the many of you that are accomplishing something I have wanted for a long time.

Now I will be one to inspire too. lol hopefuly.

Hi there,

I have never posted on this thread but I definitely qualified for it as I was over the BMI of 50 when I was banded in April this year. I have had a great time reading the posts on this thread and am encouraged by so many of you. I wonder if I qualify more for the "slow losers unite" though. I am 7 months out from surgery and have lost 55 lbs. I have a long way to go and am hopeful for many nsv's and more lbs lost too. Some of my idols post on this thread (hi Insub and Losinjus!!!) and many more of you have become my idols since reading through these posts. I just wanted to say hello and how are ya, to introduce myself to this thread. I am married (not always happily) with 2 teenage boys and I work as a police dispatcher nights. I have struggled with my weight all my life and hate to hear I have a pretty face (so what!!! so does most of America!!). I am looking forward to the day that next to my weight it no longer says MORBID! How's that for a descriptor! Hi, I'm Morbid what's your name?? Thanks for the smiles today reading your posts, I look forward to many more! Ciao Bellas! kt