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!

On my way home from the hospital yesterday, I had hubby stop at my mom's house. I sat outside on the patio and talked to her for a few minutes and updated her before we drove the rest of the way home. When I went to leave, I walked into her house through the patio door and didn't notice until I had walked through that it was the first time in years that I hadn't had to turn sideways to walk through that door. The little things really do matter.

Yesterday I was in Wal-Mart and I needed a new pair of jeans. Much to my surprise I was able to fit comfortably into size 36 jeans. I was so happy that I got home and put them right on and left the sticker on them that said size 36! My daughter tried to pull it off but wouldn't let her. I have lost 24 inches around my waist and over 175 pounds. I am still over a month away from my one year anniversary. While recently my weight loss has slowed down I have been working out more and that has really helped move the inches. if I can get down to 34 i can share pants with my step-son!

That's Fantastic Krom! Size 36? WOW!

i was a revision from the band to a sleeve. my sleeve surgery was 4 weeks ago today. i lost 70 lbs with the band and 15 lbs so far with the sleeve. with the band i went from a size 24w pants to a 14w/16w pants. well since i had the sleeve my14w are looking baggy, so this weekend i went shopping. i tried on a 14p pants and they fit good, so i decided to try the 12p. they fit, they were a little snug,but okay. i was so excited. i dont ever remember wearing that size ever.plus everyone at work is calling me skinny. i have never been called that in my whole entire life. ijust cant believe it

I walked across the parking lot to work and to the store without huffing and puffing. It was a great thing!

I hadn't seen my boyfriend in almost a week because he has been busy with farming. When he walked in today he said "Oh man! you look great!" And then when he hugged me he said I felt smaller I have only lost 17lbs so far, and I know that is just a drop in the bucket of what I have to lose, but it felt sooooooo good to hear that!

Kathy

KathyM you are doing GREAT!!!!!!

I had a new client say to me while we were discussing getting lunch, "You are one of those naturally skinny people"!!! I had to tell him the truth at that point. I don't normally talk about personal things like that at work, but I just had to.

I love Yoga. I go to hot yoga near my house a couple of times a week. My class usually has a lot of those lean yoga girls in it... and then a few of us regular people sweatin it out in the back row. I was siting on my mat after class one day and glimpsed one of the yoga girls with her flat back and long lean limbs. I didn't really fully process my glimps of this yogi fully, but when I looked up, I realized that it was my reflection in the studio mirror !!!!!!!

Edited July 29, 201016 yr by stcyt

I love this thread but I really have to stop reading it at work I go from tearing up with one post to laughing out loud with the next and my employees are starting to think I am a bit nuts... oh well I cant wait to be able to post here you are all doing so great and are a wonderfull motivator for me and the other pre opers. Thanks!!!

I love Yoga. I go to hot yoga near my house a couple of times a week. My class usually has a lot of those lean yoga girls in it... and then a few of us regular people sweatin it out in the back row. I was siting on my mat after class one day and glimpsed one of the yoga girls with her flat back and long lean limbs. I didn't really fully process my glimps of this yogi fully, but when I looked up, I realized that it was my reflection in the studio mirror !!!!!!!

That is a cool "shout out!" I look forward to seeing my reflection and thinking it is someone else!

Today at trhe doctors I was told I was underweight!!!!!! How fantastic is that. I am not really underweight, they just have an odd definition of ideal weight. Made my day!

Caysen (my son) had a friend come over for a few hours yesterday afternoon. This kiddo had no idea that I had surgery. He was looking around at our family pictures, and all of the pictures of me around the house are pre-op. He asked Caysen "who is this red-headed lady with you, is that your grandma?"

Caysen just laughed and said "Naw that's my momma." The kiddo didn't believe him, and that's when I had to tell him that I had surgery. Oddly enough this kiddo's aunt (my friend) is the one that just had the sleeve done yesterday. He said " so my auntie is going to get skinny like you?" I told him, she'll lose weight, but more importantly she'll get healthy, and be able to be more active.

The kiddo couldn't believe that was me and that I had a 12yr old son. He told me "you must have been really young when you had him because you can't be very old at all." Again, I just laughed and hugged him.

"Out of the mouth of babes" it's the best compliment I've received in a very long time.

Aww, Tiffy is that not the best?

Jane thats awsome!!! but I think that you may want to find a Dr. that is more up to date with medical research lol

For the first time in my life I bought a size 10 today. Two weeks ago I bought a size Medium shirt. I cannot say how shocked I am. My goal was size Large and Size 12, you know the "you can buy it at any store" size...!