Hi all. I am now down roughly 60 pounds and seven weeks out from when I started my liquid pre-diet. Am also having some awesome NSV moments. Some are:

• No longer wearing 3x shirts. They are packed and ready to be taken to Goodwill.
• My size 48 (expandable) pants? Gone too.
• Can button my pants at my belly button. No more "slant pants."
• I wore a much smaller belt...and it was a new one!
• Went three days this past week without needing a mid day nap.
• Three days now without any slimes or throwing up.
• Joined a local health club to work out.
• Snoring is all but gone. No more BP meds at all (125/65 is normal now). And BMs much more normal and less stressful.
• Bought myself an I-touch. That was my 50 pound loss gift to myself. Any suggestions for the 100 plateau?

That's a short list, but ones that come to mind.

Please, share yours!

Let's look at the fact that this journey is not just about the weight loss, but about all the wonderful things that continue to happen along the ride!

Chancie, you are truly inspirational.

I'm new here, so would anyone care to tell me what NSV stands for? tia

I don't know about "amazing".. just happy with my sleeve!!!

NSV= Non scale Victory

Thanks for the nice comments !!!

Chancie, you do look amazing!

Thanks so much cwalker and Possumtrot.......... but I do need to update my pics!!

No pic of me in a size 12 or a "tight"

(heee heeee ) size 10!!

Well then get with it and give us the goods! Well the pictures of your skinny jeans LOL. You look great!!

Thanks so much cwalker and Possumtrot.......... but I do need to update my pics!!

No pic of me in a size 12 or a "tight"

(heee heeee ) size 10!!

I was standing in the kitchen, when hubby came walking through. I gave him a hug and all of a sudden it occurred to me that I wasn't leaning in to hug him. My tummy has been in the way for years, but now I can stand up straight to hug him. He noticed too, it was awesome.

My first NSV is that my hip has not been hurting me since I had surgery. It's amazing what the few pounds I lost on my preop diet and since surgery have done for me. I was having to take a strong NSAID for my hip and another pill to keep the NSAID from messing up my stomach. Now, I don't even need to think about it. My knees feel better too. YAY!

I was weeding the garden yesterday, stood up and my pants fell down to my ankles. Ooops!!! Luckily I was alone.

On the last notch on my belt.

I was weeding the garden yesterday, stood up and my pants fell down to my ankles. Ooops!!! Luckily I was alone.

On the last notch on my belt.

I laughed out loud so hard - I wish I had been there! I can so relate because none of my pants fit me anymore and I have gone through all of my small sizes.:scared0:

Frankie

VSG 3/22/10

Aww Mary thats so great, There's not alot that can top "no pain"

I wore my daughters blouse, gone from 2x to xl in shirts and having Rhuematoid I have walked at my own pace but am up to 1 mile a day.

I love this thread, we are all so blessed to have been given this opportunity to lose weight. My favorite NSV is that I am virtually sweat free! I was ALWAYS a head sweater (the worst kind to be) running around with nasty wet hair, sooo embarrassing! We were at the zoo recently on a humid 90 degree day and my husband kept inspecting my face and head for any signs of sweat, I was totally sweat free, that alone is worth $16000.00!

I love this thread, we are all so blessed to have been given this opportunity to lose weight. My favorite NSV is that I am virtually sweat free! I was ALWAYS a head sweater (the worst kind to be) running around with nasty wet hair, sooo embarrassing! We were at the zoo recently on a humid 90 degree day and my husband kept inspecting my face and head for any signs of sweat, I was totally sweat free, that alone is worth $16000.00!

That is so cool. I have always been the same way. I so look forward to my 1st sweat free summer day.

I'm 8 days out and had a couple of NSV's today.

1. A shirt that did not fit me becasue it was too small before surgery fit me perfectly today.

2-4. I had 3 different people on 3 different occasions today tell me that they can tell I'm already losing weight because my cheeks aren't as puffy as they remember.

That is the best NSV I have heard in a long time!!! Go buy yourself some new clothes!!

I was weeding the garden yesterday, stood up and my pants fell down to my ankles. Ooops!!! Luckily I was alone.

On the last notch on my belt.

I have a couple...woohoo

1. I have a collarbone. A real bone!

2. I'm wearing a pair of blue jeans today that I haven't been able to fit into in about 3-4 yrs. I started out wearing a pretty snug 24 and these jeans are an 18.

3. I've lost a total of 41 inches since surgery.

4. I walked past my 15 yr old daughter the other day and she did a double take and said..wow mom you look skinny!

I have more...but they're from my husband and kinda vulgar...LOL

Life is good.