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Beyond the 88lbs I have lost =) there are a million other little things that make me happy on a regular basis. I didn't really have an major health conditions due to my weight, but I would imagine that those are the best NSV's for some people; not having to take any more meds, etc. Here is a list of mine...

  • Walking into a store and buying something off the rack without having to struggle to find my size and fit and such. Not to mention not having to spend a fortune on clothes that are in style and don't make me look 70!
  • Not being embarassed at the register when the cashier rings up my pants and then proceeds to hold them out for the whole world to see as they fold them.
  • Being able to cross my legs. I feel so much more lady like. Haha.
  • Being able to shave all the way up my leg without getting major razor burn. I believe that is due to my hormones balancing out and my legs not rubbing as much.
  • Being able to hike and play paintball and other activities without tiring after 10 minutes or being too embarassed to do those activities in front of people.
  • Sitting in the car next to my skinny best frind or sister and not continuously glancing down and noticing how much bigger my legs are.
  • Walking by a glass wall or mirror and being excited about my profile.
  • Getting a Facebook message from my "monster-in-law" stating that I am now smaller than her.
  • Being able to wear a thong without it being uncomfortable and completely lost for most of the day.
  • The old fashioned doctors scale dropping down to the 250 notch, then the 200, etc.
  • Having a lap. My puppy can now sit in it. <3
  • Being able to sit COMFORTABLY in a movie theater chair, restaurant booth, Plebotomy chair and with a seat belt on!
  • My PCOS is chilling out and I've started ovulating regularly! Hopefully a baby soon. =)

I'm sure I could go on, and some of these are ridiculously silly, but they all make a difference to me and make my world so much better. I heart my LapBand and would go through this process again and again and again. No regrets.

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Great list!

Congrats on how far you've come!

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Congratulations on all your success. And your NSVs are not silly :)

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Great NSV's for sure.

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There is no such thing as a silly NSV. Great list. Congrats on your success and enjoy everyone of those NSVs!

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  • Not being embarassed at the register when the cashier rings up my pants and then proceeds to hold them out for the whole world to see as they fold them

OMG! I can't tell you how embarrassing that is, and the underwear too!! I can't wait for that NSV! I want to scream, just throw them in the bag woman!!! LOLOLOL

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Great list, and great feelings for you all! You earned it my friend!

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Fantastic list of NSVs - congratulations.

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You go girl!! Amazing job!

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Wonderful list.... I identify with the selection of clothing now availed to me and which resides in my closest. I have a slew of choices now. What a wonderful feeling.

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Great list' date=' and great feelings for you all! You earned it my friend![/quote']

On a side note, cheznoel, I love your new profile pic!!! Very pretty!!!!

Great list on the nsv's. Awesome!!

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Great list' date=' and great feelings for you all! You earned it my friend![/quote']

On a side note, cheznoel, I love your new profile pic!!! Very pretty!!!!

Great list on the nsv's. Awesome!!

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