My very first every NSVs

[Globetrotter 1,340]

So I have been a member of VST since before my surgery, 5 1/2 months ago. I have longed to submit an NSV thread, but never felt like I had a "legitimate" one to share.

I recently went on R&R, home to my parents. Those who know me here know that I am a frustrated slow loser. Well my first victory is I guess a scale victory; By the time I was set up at my parents house and got to the gym, 8 days had passed since my last weigh in and ... I lost 8 pounds! Baffled doesn't begin to describe, I ate eggs benedict, chocolate, high tea cakes and sandwiches, and fancy cheese plates in those 8 days! So that was pretty groovy.

My NSVs however, are these: going to the gym I realized that I was tying my shoes with zero strain or effort, just bending down, and tying them. Though the memories have become cloudy of life pre-op, I definitely know that tying my gym shoes used to be dangerous and depressing. To reach my laces I used to risk throwing my back out or had to lift my foot up to a high stair and even then felt the struggle to do this simple act around my fat. Now - bend and tie.

The other NSV is that I was able to pour myself into a size 16. Due to vanity sizing and a discount brand, this doesn't really mean SO much, but when I stop to remember that I started out in a 24 - and that at my highest ever I was even in a snug 28- then I realize that yeah, I've made some progress.

I bought a blouse from Old Navy, right from the store, in a regular XL. The embroidered terry bathrobe that came with my hotel room fit - not loosely, but it fit.

I can scratch between my shoulder blades without an instrument.

Although it was stretched to its limit, I was able to use the actual seatbelt in the airplane without and extention, and was able to bring down the tray, though that was a snug fit. Still, it was impossible before. I fit into the seat without my hips painfully bubbling over the arms.

I'm in a 38D, from a starting point of 42G

I think I've lost 6 inches off my hips and I think 3 inches off my waist and one off my calves.

All of my old jewelry fits again and my newer jewelry is all loose - rings that I could barely shove onto my ring finger now fit my pointer and middle fingers.

And as for that scale? I am mere ounces away from having lost 70 pounds, and barely 6 away from the milestone of 75 pounds lost.

This is really happening, isn't it?!

=)

[Tiffykins 673]

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo elated for you ! ! ! I think you have done an amazing job, and I think the food you ate over your 8 day losing fest is showing you that you need more food/calories/fat and you will continue to lose. You've done so awesome, through all the struggles, and rough Patches you've hung in there. 70lbs in 5 months is remarkable, and while I know you think it's "Slow", by every definition in the WLS world, those results are phenomenal ! ! !

Congrats on all your victories, and cheers to many more ! ! !

[chilo1 62]

Fantastic GT I am so happy for you too! You need to post some pictures at some point so we can see the new you!!

[M2G 1,836]

Not a single one of those is a small victory...they are wonderful and such great feeling! Congrats on -70lbs WOO HOO!

[kgremmy 36]

I am sooo happy for you and all your NSV's. Each one is a may seem like a small accomplishment but when you actually look at it, they are HUGE accomplishments. And losing 70lbs is AWESOME!!!!

Congrats to you!!!

[SouthernSleever 236]

Yay that's awesome! Haven't seen you around much in a bit.

[sleevesearch 14]

CONGRATULATIONS!

(Happy Dance!)

[Eloray 3]

Those are great milestone to recognize and get praise for. I am so happy for you and congratulations are definately are in order. May happy days continue .

[LittleSteve 5]

Oh yes, sounds like its definitely happening for you.

[juliarh 35]

I am sooo thrilled for you -- those NSVs are not small, but huge!! And 70 pounds is not losing slowly!! You've lost almost 15 pounds a month!! That's an enormous amount of weight!!

I say CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work -- and I second that we need pics!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Thanks guys!!!

My laptop decided to give up the ghost so my ability to post anything to the internet is temporarily suspended, but once everything gets figured out I will definitely post a Then&Now. Another NSV this morning - a year before my surgery I had bought a cute t-shirt in the biggest size available from a grocery store in my hometown, it had the store logo and dancing vegetables and I thought it was cute. The biggest size in the women's style was an XL and when I tried it on I could barely get it over my breasts, it felt exactly like a corset, and forget about pulling it down any further.

Fellow sleevers, as I write this, I am wearing that shirt with a pair of jeans. In public. =) =) Oh, and I'm down another 2 pounds - I am now officially half way to my surgeon's goal, and 10 lbs from halfway to my personal goal. =) =) =)

[coops 1,790]

Thanks guys!!!

My laptop decided to give up the ghost so my ability to post anything to the internet is temporarily suspended, but once everything gets figured out I will definitely post a Then&Now. Another NSV this morning - a year before my surgery I had bought a cute t-shirt in the biggest size available from a grocery store in my hometown, it had the store logo and dancing vegetables and I thought it was cute. The biggest size in the women's style was an XL and when I tried it on I could barely get it over my breasts, it felt exactly like a corset, and forget about pulling it down any further.

Fellow sleevers, as I write this, I am wearing that shirt with a pair of jeans. In public. =) =) Oh, and I'm down another 2 pounds - I am now officially half way to my surgeon's goal, and 10 lbs from halfway to my personal goal. =) =) =)

Globetrotter... this is MEGA, MEGA. MEGA exciting... wow 70lb+ in just 5 mths in NOT slow... you are doing an amazing job and an inspiration to me, as I am sure to all of us!

I love your NSV, they give me that happy feeling!!!

keep up the good work and well done!

Looking forward to the pictures =]