How about some NSVs!?!?

[tiggerbug 70]

I've realized that when waking through the train that I take to work every day I no longer have to turn sideways and excuse myself for bumping I to everyone like I did before.

Also my knees and ankles dont ache all the time like they did before surgery :0)

[otillie03103 123]

My wedding rings flip around on my fingers and I was able to step over a children's gate at a friend's house this morning without issue (I always had to move the gate before). I noticed that I take up less space on the couch which makes me feel good.

[gpmed 623]

Last week was my first week back at work and I thoroughly enjoyed "shopping" in my closet for smaller clothes I haven't been able to wear for a while!

[mtraverse 326]

When people call me skinny! As if I can understand that word!!! Also when they say don't lose too much more because that would be too much! Hahaha right!

[nieuwevis 294]

woohoo! i now fit the motivation outfit i bought at the beginning of my journey...large shirt and 14 pants...from xxl and 22

[leanne1126 84]

I went to pick up my little cousins at daycare on Friday after work for my aunt. When I got there they asked to see my ID to verify I was who I said I was and permitted to get the kids. The daycare worker did a few back and forth looks at the ID and me. She didn't believe that it was me and was quizzing me on the info on my driver's license. It was was good feeling to know that I've lost so much weight that my license is unrecognizable! It's not renewable until 11/2017 so it should be interesting how different I look by then!!

[maggie409 765]

I am comfortably wearing a 2 inch heal! I could have never done this before surgery

[gpmed 623]

Today I noticed myself standing with my hands behind my back, one hand holding the opposite wrist. It's been a while since standing that way was comfortable! I didn't even notice I was doing it at first it was so natural!

[heather5565 959]

I crossed my legs yesterday! I did it without even thinking, like I've always been able to!

And this morning I bent right down to the floor to look at chart on the bottom shelf. AND I was able to stand back up! I haven't done that it in years! I was never able to do that 10 weeks ago!

This surgery was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm so happy to see the changes

Edited November 26, 2015 by heather5565

[shokoh 28]

I got a pants size 12. I was 18 before surgery

[Big_Mama 511]

Happy Thanksgiving all!! Today's victory came during Thanksgiving dinner!! I served myself a little bit of turkey, a little green bean casserole and 3 pieces of asparagus!! This would not have been possible without my sleeve!!

[maggie409 765]

I crossed my legs yesterday! I did it without even thinking, like I've always been able to!

And this morning I bent right down to the floor to look at chart on the bottom shelf. AND I was able to stand back up! I haven't done that it in years! I was never able to do that 10 weeks ago!

This surgery was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm so happy to see the changes

Crossing my legs is a huge goal for me! Congratulations!

[jandbmom 16]

Some of my NSVs are:

Walking into work without getting short of breath.

I went to a restaurant and could fit in the booth without squeezing in.

I can bend over and tie my shoes instead of bringing my leg up onto the bed or sofa to reach my laces.

I can actually bring my leg up and cross it on the other one.

[Dreamweaver103 22]

About half way there!

[tiggerbug 70]

Down under 200 pounds for the first time in 25 years..... :0)