I am five weeks out from surgery. I'm losing steadily, and have fortunately not had any stalls that last more than a couple of days. Hope I didn't just jinx myself.

Here are some of my NSVs:

I had knee caps under all that padding

I had to sleep last night with a pillow between my knees (I sleep on my side) because my knee bones were crunching each other. LOL.

I walked laps at the hospital where I work today and not once did I feel out of breath

My knee arthritis is not hurting me at all right now. Before surgery I was so in pain that I dreaded going up and down the stairs in our house.

My seat belt doesn't ride up into my neck because of so much stomach and boob. It stays nicely in place.

Getting out of the tub doesn't take 10 minutes anymore.

I have a lap for my dogs to sit in.

I am down from a 3X to a 1X and even they are starting to get baggy.

My bra straps keep sliding down to my elbows (shopping this weekend!!!)

I don't want to cry when I go to find clothes. I'm still in the plus size, but I know they will fit now. I used to get so upset and give up when even the 3X clothes felt tight.

I'm sure there are more, but these are the things that I was excited about today. This is such a wonderful adventure. Now that I am eating soft foods and tolerating them well, I am starting to feel so much better. It's easier to get Protein in and I'm doing better with fluids. I think I'm going to make it!!!

My mid-term goal is to be in regular ladies sizes when I buy a dress for my cousin's wedding in August.

Hope you are all having great NSVs too!

Lisa

Those are awesome NSV's! Congratulations on those and the 50 pounds lost!

That is so awesome for a 5 week NSV! YOu are doing great girl!

Awesome and congrats. It's funny because sometimes I sleep on my side too and last night I had to lay on my stomach because my knee bones were touching and hurting. Isn't it great

Thanks for the kind words. This is an adventure with a new discovery every day!

Congrats on all your NSV's!!! How wonderful!