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ralheit

By ralheit, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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ralheit    1

ralheit
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I am finally pulling all the clothes from the back of my closet...and they fit again!!!

My winter coat that I haven't been able to wear for 2 years now buttons and has room to spare.

And tonight, I went out to dinner with some work associates and when they took us to a booth I just cringed. I not only got in the booth but I had room between me and the table. I can't remember the last time I could do that.

And, my plate had the most food left on it after we were all done. AMEN!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2

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Kat817    19

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I on the other hand am kicking myslef for getting rid ofold clothes that I never hoped to wear again....

But I have a couple of NSV's!!!

1. I used to hang dry a lot of my clothes, because I could not allow ANY shrinkage. I now dry EVERYTHING I own!!! And some of it I dry actually trying to shrink it!!!

2. I am going to have to buy new boots...mine from the last 2 years, are just plain old too big. I used to have to be very careful not to zip my calf in the zipper. This year I can slide my hand down inside the boot with my leg, and even the foot part is just sloppy on me. Yea new boots!!! Merry Christmas to me!!!

Look forward to hearing everyone elses NSV's!!!

Kat

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JulieNYC    4

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Way to goralheit and kat! Losingjusme, you'll be surprised how quickly time will fly and you'll be asking for booths in no time.

My new NSV's are that I can sit on the inside seat on the bus without being uncomfortable or inconveniencing the person who sits on the outside. Also, yesterday marked the 6th flight in a row that I haven't needed a seatbelt extender, so I think I'll turn mine in soon! Lastly, for the first time in YEARS, I don't hate the pictures of myself that were taken on my mini vacation this weekend. My face is starting to look like the old me!

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Kat817    19

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*****HI JACK*****

Julie--rather than turn it in, why don't you ask around here and see if any other frequent flyer would want it. It can be like a baton in a relay, as each person shrinks out of it, they can pass it on!!!

****Back to GREAT NSV's*****

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flabuless    18

flabuless
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Congrats, Congrats, Congrats ralheit...

Well done...You are getting there girl!

:) Becky

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ralheit    1

ralheit
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Thanks everyone, it is really getting exciting to see what will be coming next. And congrats to the rest of you and your wonderful NSVs.

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AngelaT    2

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Yesterday I flew from Dallas to San Francisco and my seat belt was so much looser!!! :clap2: Also, I was getting second looks and men were actually helping me with my luggage!!!! WOW! I can't believe a mere 18 lbs could make such a difference. I guess on my 5'3 frame it does! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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