NSV shout outs

[Dub 10,027]

We are required to wear one of several styles of company-logo shirts at work.

One of the styles is a short sleeve polo made of the newer high-tech cool feeling fabrics....similar to say a Under Armour styled polo.

Since my sleeve surgery I have gravitated towards this style of shirt. I have had to downsize them a few times since then, too.

I ordered the next size down and received them about two weeks ago, before taking some time off for vacations. Began wearing them this first weekend back at work. First night I felt the new size may be fitting a bit snug...fast forward to the third night at work...last night. I get home from work this morning and happened to see myself in the mirror and was thinking that I must have worn the larger size that night. Pulled the shirt off and check the label......nope...it was the new smallest size. Bamsucka.

Time to order some more in the next size down. Downward and downward...........

[Christinamo7 4,042]

That's great Dub! In July I have to order work shirts. they order twice a year. I will just have to guess at sizes I think, and if they get too big, well. they'll have to be good enough until I can get more! it's a good problem to have.

[sleevemom88 217]

oh man i always love this topic!!!!

~collar bones!

~crossing my legs and curling them up to my chest on the couch

~painting my toes without holding my breath

~only having to take ONE selfie and loving it instead of taking 30 to find the "right angle"

~my husband being able to pick me up or sit on his lap without hurting him

[nieuwevis 294]

Last weekend I visited Hersheypark in PA. I went in every single coaster. Easily.

Last year on one of them, the attendant had to come push down on the restraints to get me in and I was mortified and it was heartbreaking to me (we have season passes, so it was a lot of bench sitting while my family was in line/on rides) I LOVE coasters

Anyway last weekend, and 81 lbs less, I got back in line FIRST for that one that I was so embarrassed on last summer. Walked on. EASILY got restraints on place and had a blast. I felt amazing and my teenage kids were beside themselves happy that I could go with them again.

I'm over the moon. What a difference in only 6 months!!! Best decision I ever made for myself.

omg yes to all this. i was just talking to my husband last night about the last time i went on a ride, harry potter at universal, and i had embarrassing moment with the restraints...never had that experience before, and i didn't dare try any other ride. that was 4 years ago.

girl i can't wait til the summer!!

[Christinamo7 4,042]

2 months out from surgery. Had some of the grown kids over for dinner. Got up this morning, took dog for a walk, went to church, stopped at store, fixed dinner and visited for hours. no blood sugar issues, no needing to rest, no loving having them here but wishing they would leave so I could lay down. it was WONDERFUL.

So many here I couldn't get everyone in a picture, this just shows three of my grown boys.

In addition, like most ladies I had my fatty clothes, my normal clothes and my skinny clothes. I am now only wearing the skinny clothes. the rest are gone. I will need to shop soon. I kept the same clothes on all afternoon after Church and never felt like I needed to change into something else, because dressing to go out I used to not feel so comfortable in my clothing. Everything is better. I am so pleased.

[o00 494]

Sitting in a tiny booth and there's a 8 inch gap between my torso and the table. [emoji102][emoji1373]

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

Driving my car with my shis tzu in my lap. Still space between us and the steering wheel.

[Dub 10,027]

Sure feels good to get away from 6XL shirts.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I have so many NSV to report.

I fit comfortably on a plane this week, more than comfortable. I fit perfectly in a cheap seat on a cheap plane and a flight that was several hours was very comfortable. I used to fly 5-6 days a week in my old management job at over 300 pounds. I was always fine in first class but if I had to ride coach, or on a small plane it was torture. This is one of the main things I was looking forward to and it felt so good. This is something I can think about when temptation knocks. No food can ever feel better than the joy of flying to me.

I can fit in any booth at any resturant. I think I have said it before but it is still important.

I can walk up stairs in front of my date and not be winded when I get out the top and keep a great pace.

Walked all day with my date. No foot pain, could keep walkng, and I did it 4 inch heels.

Walked through the airport in 4 inch heels, felt good and kept pace with other people.

Sat in the car with my seat belt on and lotioned, my legs easily and comfortably. Dropped the lotion and picked it up. Before I could have never bent over and easily done these things. It was effortless. In the past I would taken my seat belt off and not been able to bend straight over.

My postoperative life is really amazing. I can't express how much joy three little victories bring me. They make it all worth it.

Forgot something, was able to go not any store and buy a replacement.

Went to a Soma store out of town, bought a bra, told the lady fitting me all about my surgery and how she might be able to afford it.

[DaisyAmy 561]

Yes!!!! The bending over to pick something up in the car is a huge NSV!

I can't get over looking down and seeing so much of the car seat, too!

Today, we went out for Breakfast. My husband and son know to let me always pick my seat first (I have a thing about not wanting my back to people - probably an issue from being so self - conscious all these years). One side of the table was really tight to the folks sitting at the next table. In the past, I would have made my son sit there. Today, I slipped in easily and let my big guys have the roomy other side!

Edited May 1, 2016 by DaisyAmy

[o00 494]

My man picks me up like I'm featherweight. *Blush blush*

[tdhaddox 118]

Flew last week for the first time since surgery. Was able to cross me legs in the seat AND still put the tray table down! And so much space around me in the seat! Totally amazed by how different the experience was!!

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I have had magnet extenders for most of my necklaces 1. because my neck was so fat. 2. the magnets are just easier, and before surgery with my diabetes my fingers used to fall asleep a lot when doing things like holding the clasp.

Well, today I had to remove the extender part from one of my smaller necklaces in order to get it to hang properly in my neckline! WOW. before, even if someone else had been putting it on me, there is no way the chain was long enough to go around without choking me. I will probably still use the magnet part, because I just rather have gotten used to them and like them. I could tell my neck was getting smaller, but I did not think this much!!! !!!

[cdsjjotn 516]

Everything in my closet is brand new..

Sitting on the back of the motorcycle was so comfortable I didn't want to stop riding..

I had to reprogram the driverseat in my car (again)

I was asked "where did you go?" ...

I was called "skinny"

I was told I was hot hot hot

It's been a great week

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[BCs 1000 364]

Yes, yes yes... everything in my closet is brand new, even my shoes!!!! Every morning I look at all of my beautiful clothes and have so many good choices of what to wear. Before I used to put together an outfit that looked the least worst.