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!

I live in Tennessee - but I will be in Northern Michigan in July - closer to Canada. although it might be hard to drag me off the beach then. I have only been across into Canada in Windsor and Sault St. Marie and then across country to Maine. Canada is a gorgeous country.

I have always wanted to visit Vancouver. I understand it is also an incredibly beautiful city.

No more bath sheets! Regular bath towels keeps it all covered just fine. It's good to know the inches are coming off even though I'm stalling.

Edited May 22, 201610 yr by dusky goddess

At my highest weight, I was a size 32 (and even at that size some things were too tight.) I don't think I look much different yet, but I've been noticing that my clothes have been getting looser. I've still been wearing size 32, though, because every time I took out a smaller size from my closet it just seemed way too small for me to fit into, so I never even tried to see if it fit. Well today I'm down 65 pounds from my highest weight, and I finally decided to go through my closet and see what fits. It turns out that I can now fit comfortably into size 24 pants and size 26 shirts!!!! I just kept laughing to myself in disbelief as I tried them on. I now have a huge pile of clothes to donate to Goodwill!

Shopping for new clothes is such a great nsv

When I was morbidly obese I had some terrible falls. A tiny bump in the footpath would catch my toe and I would come crashing down on my hands and knees.

This morning while walking and emailing (yes, stupid) I tripped on a speed hump on the road. My body tipped really far forward and I waited for the pain.

Instead, my body totally corrected itself. I wish I could describe the feeling better. It was like my body had total control. My brain said stay upright and my body complied. It was exhilarating.

When I was morbidly obese I had some terrible falls. A tiny bump in the footpath would catch my toe and I would come crashing down on my hands and knees.

This morning while walking and emailing (yes, stupid) I tripped on a speed hump on the road. My body tipped really far forward and I waited for the pain.

Instead, my body totally corrected itself. I wish I could describe the feeling better. It was like my body had total control. My brain said stay upright and my body complied. It was exhilarating.

that is a GREAT NSV! now, hold off on the emailing and walking, lol.

NSV's

3 sisters and i took mom out to dinner for her 86th b'day

in the past i would always TRY and grab the space inside by the wall

most comfortable to me (as a heavy person)

this time, no room at the inn!! (i mean wall space)LOL

had to sit on the aisle end of the booth

instead of leg hanging out into aisle area

i fit perfectly and looked great!!! LOL LOL

"wow i really am aces"

kathy

Worked some overtime this weekend to cover a buddy's team for him.

I've known the folks on his team and the many other folks outside of his department for years but don't see them all very often.

I was flooded with many questions. The main one being, "How have you been losing the weight ?".

I gave the exact same answer every time. "Thanks. I had wls last October and have been following my surgeon's instructions since."

One guy really kept after it.....grilling me. Follow up question after question. I answered each to the best of my ability and spoke simply from my experience. He finally disclosed the fact that he and his wife are very concerned for their daughter and are in the beginning stages of seeking bariatric solutions for her.

The next day he found me and approached grinning from ear to ear and extending his hand. He said he talked to his wife and they are proceeding......and with the same bariatric center I used. He seemed very relieved. It made my weekend.

Relief is out there. Folks can find it.

Yesterday, I was at a loved ones bridal shower and for the first time in a very long time I didn't dread the camera and it shows in my pics.

On vacation with friends..

I can shop for clothes in the same store as everyone else! The biggest sizes in normal stores are too big for me now...

No one has to make any special accommodations for me, I can do everything everyone else does.

I am able to eat anywhere and make good choices (this is a huge step for me).

I'm comfortable everywhere, I don't have to worry about patio seats being too small or breaking lawn chairs.

@@Dub this is so rewarding! sometimes all people need is to see one person who was brave enough to do this and change their life and then they feel they can be brave enough too. and in this case, you may have given these people the answers they need to support their daughter. a lifeline.

I have a dear friend who is now considering the process. she will see her doctor in August. I have been answering any questions she has when we see each other. I hope she will move forward, time will tell. all I can do is continue to be real with her.

today I removed the extender from my watch band, and it fits perfectly.

starting to feel like a normal sized person again, priceless.

I found a pair of designer jeans that I could fit into. So of course I bought it. I can't wait till the day when my wardrobe no longer consists labels starting X.

I found a pair of designer jeans that I could fit into. So of course I bought it. I can't wait till the day when my wardrobe no longer consists labels starting X.

Oooooh, get a padlock on your plastic!!! You are on the slippery slope now to a shopping addiction. I started with designer jeans and well..................I'm well into my stride now and it's not just jeans. Enjoy!!!! It is so nice to buy what you like instead of what just covers you.

My wedding ring is too big and I won't be able to wear it for much longer.

It's a good thing cause I'm getting smaller but also a bad thing as I don't want to have it sized multiple times so I will have to go without it for a quite a while until I get to goal