Today is my 3 month surgiversary and with Thanksgiving in two days I thought I'd post all the NSV's I'm thankful for at this point. I lost 30 lbs. last year before deciding to have VSG so I'm actually down a total of 74 pounds since this last Thanksgiving. I have been too embarrassed to post pics but in honor of my surgiversary, I've decided to finally post a "before" pic at my highest weight and also an "in progress" pic of me (10 lbs ago). Sorry, I don't have a more current one.

• I'm 3 mo. post op and I know I'll be to goal before another 3 mo. has passed
  
• I KNOW I'll lose the weight AND keep it off, instead of just hoping I will
  
• When I said goodbye to the 200's, 190's, 180's, 170's, and now 160's - I knew I was never going see those numbers again
  
• I'm wearing a size 8/10 pants, and medium tops
  
• I enjoy clothes shopping again
  
• I get to donate all my big clothes that I hid behind
  
• I buy things that are form fitting now
  
• sleep apnea is much better
  
• My knees/ankles/feet don't hurt at night
  
• My BP is great
  
• I'm not constantly out of breath
  
• it's easier to roll over in bed
  
• I can cross my legs and keep them crossed easily
  
• sex isn't filled with my wondering if he's noticing my fat rolls
  
• I no longer am resolved to the idea that I'll live a short life - I can imagine I'll grow old some day
  
• When I look in the mirror I no longer hear negative self talk, I like what I see, I feel pretty
  
• My fiance is always checking me out
  
• I'm not terrified that the holidays are coming and someone will post a pic of me on FB - posting my own pics now all the time
  
• when I meet someone I don't wonder if they are thinking about how fat I am
  
• I don't hide in my home anymore, I attend social functions or outings and enjoy myself
  
• I'm no longer embarrassed all the time, or feel like the fattest person in a room, or worry that I'll run into someone I know
  
• Eating is getting easier - haven't thrown up in several weeks (this was an issue the first 10 weeks)
  
• food doesn't have the power it used to
  
• I'm rarely hungry
  
• a restaurant meal can last me two/three days
  
• I look forward to getting on the scale
  
• I'm no longer invisible, I'm treated differently
  
• People are nicer to me
  

I'm sure I could list another dozen if I thought about it some more. This really is a life changing experience. I knew it would be because I've lost all the weight three times before in my life but it's always come back on, plus more. The best NSV is just knowing that this is it. I never have to go through being obese again!

Thank you for the wonderful support I have received along the way. This is truly and warm, caring, educational group of people and I'm so thankful for this forum because you've answered questions, lifted me up, and shared unselfishly your own journeys in order to help others.

WOW, You look AMAZING and your eyes are stunning. I would have never guessed you were over weight. Congrats!

Loved your post. You are beautiful. Congratulations!

Thanks everyone. So much support!!!

And TODAY I made it to a N-O-R-M-A-L BMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Obese to NORMAL - what a glorious feeling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did I use enough exclamation points to show my excitement? LOL

Wow fantastic congratulations you are gorgeous ! I cant wait I am 2 weeks post op 23 pds lost I cant wait till I get 3 months see ...I am alive again!

Congrats!!!! You look fabulous!

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