More NSV's!!!

[SarahS 13]

I am 15 weeks out today. I lost 1 pound this week. I almost said "ONLY" before that 1, but I am not going to do that! A loss is a loss. It's ONE pound gone forever! I'm just going to be happy that the scale is moving in the right direction. I started working out this week, so maybe I am building some muscle. I think I was really dehydrated the week before, so this past week I have been drinking a lot more. I also ate some pretty bad stuff this past week, so I am going to make sure to stay on track this week. I weighed in at 278 pounds today! It feels so weird to say that. Last week when I was 279, I wrote 297 in my notebook where I keep a weekly record of my weight. Either I am dyslexic or just not use to that "7" in there.

So, here are some NSV: Some I have shared before, but I felt they needed to be re-shared

1. I am up to 10 mins on the elpitical machine (HUGE FOR ME)

2. I went to the cardiologist for a re-check last week. Haven't been there since a few months before surgery. My BP, with no meds since date of surgery, was 122/84, and pulse was 72! Can I get a "WOOT WOOT"..........the doctor shook my hand

3. I could squeeze my butt into size 20 jeans Still tight, but I could zip them I put my size 24's in the dryer and they are still baggy. But I don't have any 22's and don't want to buy any. I went to a store where I know the stuff is cheap, and NO size 22's!! So, I just bought a few 20's. Just bought some sweat pants for $3 to wear until I fit into the 20's.

4. I got a job! Not a RN job, but it's a job for now. I got a nanny job for a family I have known for 8 years. It's just part time, but it gets me out of the house

5. I can walk from my basement (up 3 sets of small steps- quad level house) carrying laundry and still have the energy to fold it and put it away without sitting or resting!

6. While working, I can run up the steps to check on the kids, and not feel like my heart is gonna jump out of my chest I couldn't walk to my mailbox before surgery without the need to lean over the counter when I got inside to be able to breathe.

7. I can shower and get out and not have to sit down and rest. Sometimes, before surgery, I would have to lay in bed naked because I couldn't do anything else.

8. I shoveled the snow from my entire driveway and sidewalks with no break I couldn't even shovel 1 path last year.

9. I fit into a booth at a resturant without moving the table.

10. My periods are freaking NORMAL!!!

11. I met a friend for lunch the other day that I haven't seen since I was 6 weeks post-op and she said "WOW, where did the rest of you go"

12. I can play with my dogs, and run around (somewhat) with them and play hide and seek, which they love. I can take them for walks (which I need to do more of).

Okay, now some # victories:

1. I am in the 270's!

2. I am 11 pounds away from being half way to goal!!

3. I am 9 pounds away from losing 100 pounds!!

4. Starting BMI was 53.... today.... 39!!!!!

I know I say this a lot, but I am SO glad I have you guys to share all my victories with :D

For anyone just starting this journey, trust me, it gets better, and it will all be worth it!!!

[MICHELLE LEE 19]

Thanks for sharing. Its always awesome to hear success stories. Keep it up...YOU ARE DOING GREAT!

[juliarh 35]

Congratulations Sarah -- it's amazing isn't it?? You are doing soooo well -- keep up the awesome work -- it does only get better from here

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

Congrats on all of your accomplishments!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[coops 1,790]

Yey... go Sarah, keep up the good work... and yes, a pound is a pound off forever... congrats! =]

[thinoneday 445]

I am 15 weeks out today. I lost 1 pound this week. I almost said "ONLY" before that 1, but I am not going to do that! A loss is a loss. It's ONE pound gone forever! I'm just going to be happy that the scale is moving in the right direction. I started working out this week, so maybe I am building some muscle. I think I was really dehydrated the week before, so this past week I have been drinking a lot more. I also ate some pretty bad stuff this past week, so I am going to make sure to stay on track this week. I weighed in at 278 pounds today! It feels so weird to say that. Last week when I was 279, I wrote 297 in my notebook where I keep a weekly record of my weight. Either I am dyslexic or just not use to that "7" in there.

So, here are some NSV: Some I have shared before, but I felt they needed to be re-shared

1. I am up to 10 mins on the elpitical machine (HUGE FOR ME)

2. I went to the cardiologist for a re-check last week. Haven't been there since a few months before surgery. My BP, with no meds since date of surgery, was 122/84, and pulse was 72! Can I get a "WOOT WOOT"..........the doctor shook my hand

3. I could squeeze my butt into size 20 jeans Still tight, but I could zip them I put my size 24's in the dryer and they are still baggy. But I don't have any 22's and don't want to buy any. I went to a store where I know the stuff is cheap, and NO size 22's!! So, I just bought a few 20's. Just bought some sweat pants for $3 to wear until I fit into the 20's.

4. I got a job! Not a RN job, but it's a job for now. I got a nanny job for a family I have known for 8 years. It's just part time, but it gets me out of the house

5. I can walk from my basement (up 3 sets of small steps- quad level house) carrying laundry and still have the energy to fold it and put it away without sitting or resting!

6. While working, I can run up the steps to check on the kids, and not feel like my heart is gonna jump out of my chest I couldn't walk to my mailbox before surgery without the need to lean over the counter when I got inside to be able to breathe.

7. I can shower and get out and not have to sit down and rest. Sometimes, before surgery, I would have to lay in bed naked because I couldn't do anything else.

8. I shoveled the snow from my entire driveway and sidewalks with no break I couldn't even shovel 1 path last year.

9. I fit into a booth at a resturant without moving the table.

10. My periods are freaking NORMAL!!!

11. I met a friend for lunch the other day that I haven't seen since I was 6 weeks post-op and she said "WOW, where did the rest of you go"

12. I can play with my dogs, and run around (somewhat) with them and play hide and seek, which they love. I can take them for walks (which I need to do more of).

Okay, now some # victories:

1. I am in the 270's!

2. I am 11 pounds away from being half way to goal!!

3. I am 9 pounds away from losing 100 pounds!!

4. Starting BMI was 53.... today.... 39!!!!!

I know I say this a lot, but I am SO glad I have you guys to share all my victories with :D

For anyone just starting this journey, trust me, it gets better, and it will all be worth it!!!

I am sooooooooooooooo very proud of you. .. your story brought tears to my eyes (doesn't help a sad song about keeping your eyes open to see your goal is playing either) . . .keep up the fabulous work! Your doing absolutely wonderful!!!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Yayyyy Sarah!!!!!! You are doing such an amazing job - when I see how much you've lost in such a short time, my eyes just bug out... LOL

Keep it up, and thank you so much for sharing all of your successes with us. I love it!!!!

Your journey is going well, here's to the other half!!! WORK IT!!!

[mellifrits 25]

I had a month where I only lost 4 or 5 lbs and it really got me down. Don't worry about it. The next month I started losing the weight again. I had my super sleeve in July and it is five months later. I am now 132 lbs and a size 6. I can get into a size 4 but it is still a little tight. The scale was driving me crazy so I started weighing once a week instead of every day. It made me loss more since I was less stressed.

I am 15 weeks out today. I lost 1 pound this week. I almost said "ONLY" before that 1, but I am not going to do that! A loss is a loss. It's ONE pound gone forever! I'm just going to be happy that the scale is moving in the right direction. I started working out this week, so maybe I am building some muscle. I think I was really dehydrated the week before, so this past week I have been drinking a lot more. I also ate some pretty bad stuff this past week, so I am going to make sure to stay on track this week. I weighed in at 278 pounds today! It feels so weird to say that. Last week when I was 279, I wrote 297 in my notebook where I keep a weekly record of my weight. Either I am dyslexic or just not use to that "7" in there.

So, here are some NSV: Some I have shared before, but I felt they needed to be re-shared

1. I am up to 10 mins on the elpitical machine (HUGE FOR ME)

2. I went to the cardiologist for a re-check last week. Haven't been there since a few months before surgery. My BP, with no meds since date of surgery, was 122/84, and pulse was 72! Can I get a "WOOT WOOT"..........the doctor shook my hand

3. I could squeeze my butt into size 20 jeans Still tight, but I could zip them I put my size 24's in the dryer and they are still baggy. But I don't have any 22's and don't want to buy any. I went to a store where I know the stuff is cheap, and NO size 22's!! So, I just bought a few 20's. Just bought some sweat pants for $3 to wear until I fit into the 20's.

4. I got a job! Not a RN job, but it's a job for now. I got a nanny job for a family I have known for 8 years. It's just part time, but it gets me out of the house

5. I can walk from my basement (up 3 sets of small steps- quad level house) carrying laundry and still have the energy to fold it and put it away without sitting or resting!

6. While working, I can run up the steps to check on the kids, and not feel like my heart is gonna jump out of my chest I couldn't walk to my mailbox before surgery without the need to lean over the counter when I got inside to be able to breathe.

7. I can shower and get out and not have to sit down and rest. Sometimes, before surgery, I would have to lay in bed naked because I couldn't do anything else.

8. I shoveled the snow from my entire driveway and sidewalks with no break I couldn't even shovel 1 path last year.

9. I fit into a booth at a resturant without moving the table.

10. My periods are freaking NORMAL!!!

11. I met a friend for lunch the other day that I haven't seen since I was 6 weeks post-op and she said "WOW, where did the rest of you go"

12. I can play with my dogs, and run around (somewhat) with them and play hide and seek, which they love. I can take them for walks (which I need to do more of).

Okay, now some # victories:

1. I am in the 270's!

2. I am 11 pounds away from being half way to goal!!

3. I am 9 pounds away from losing 100 pounds!!

4. Starting BMI was 53.... today.... 39!!!!!

I know I say this a lot, but I am SO glad I have you guys to share all my victories with :D

For anyone just starting this journey, trust me, it gets better, and it will all be worth it!!!