So, last night we were invited to go over to my sis-in-law's house to have BBQ and drinks and hang out.

Well, since I am only one week out from surgery I did not think that the 8lbs that I have lost are that noticeable. So, I just put on some jogging pants and blouse that I would always wear.

THE FIRST thing my sis-in-law said was that she could see I was losing weight! Mind you, they do not know about my operation. I was so happy on the outside and jumping for joy on the inside!

It was my first family gathering since the surgery. It did not bother me that everyone was eating and drinking around me. I took my little can of Soup and drank it there with them at the dinner table. And drank two bottles of Water while I was there. BTW, they still don't know - I also have a cold so they figured I was not in the mood to eat nor drink and completely understood.

It was great!

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And as they say in those insipid infomercials...but, wait, there's more! This is just the beginning. And keep on the outlook for those NSVs...they are more precious to me than the actual weight loss can be.

Congrats! There is more to come as Bob stated! Its good to have one so early out!

awesome! Congratulations

Aren't they great?

I also have my first NSV.

Last night I met a woman and I ended up telling her I had had weight loss surgery 6 weeks ago, and she said, with a look of shock on her face, "You don't even look like you need to lose weight!" I did have my coat on - but still that made me feel so good!

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE the NSV'S!!!!!

As Bob said, they're almost better than seeing the scale move...... and plenty more to come!!!