Yep some non surgery victories :-D Friday I went to the movies with a friend and was able to put both arm rest down and still have plenty or room in my chair :-) Now my niece can hug me and wrap her arms all the way around me :-) oooo... Was able to wear a REALY cute pair or wedges all day :-D Okay I wanna hear some of y'all's now :-D

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.

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!

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!

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

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!!

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

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!

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, 201510 yr by heather5565

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

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!!

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!

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.

About half way there!

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

nsv in real time! i'm on the crowded morning train, saw one open seat in a cluster of 4, so i had to step over 3 ppl and i fit in the seat like a boss...would have just stood months ago i'm feeling like a pro at this skinny girl stuff lmao!