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As I posted before, my first NSV was my rings all fitting again. Now they are actually loose.

And I am down two full pant sizes (loose).

And every single shirt in my closet fits! I was down to just 3 nice shirts that I could squeeze into, so essentially my wardrobe has increased 10- fold!

And last week while filling out paperwork in the gastroenterologist's office, I realized I was crossing my legs and writing with the clipboard resting on my knee!

And I just ordered a seat shrinker adapter for my saddle because my butt is too small!

And I have to go to a Chili Cookoff fund raiser tonight (I'm on the board of the local animal shelter) and I get to wear my nice boots because they now slide over my chubby calves, and my very fancy, embossed leather Cripple Creek jacket that I can now zip up over my boobs!

Yeah!!

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Those are some FANTASTIC NSV's!!! Sounds like you are doing an great job along your journey! Congratulations & keep up the wonderful work!!! May you continue to be amazed & in awe of all your NSV's as you notice them because I honestly believe they are endless & those are only the beginning of many more to come! God bless you!

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Don't forget, your horse has a new-found fondness for you. :P

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Clothing NSVs are so encouraging! I have a hard time seeing the changes in the mirror so smaller clothing is very tangible proof. I go to put my jeans on and think those will never fit, but they do! Amazes me every time.

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Inspiring to me!! I go Monday for a consultation and Im excited,worried, and a little frightened. It helps alot reading others post. Best wishes to you!!

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I too had a couple of NSV's today, first I crossed my legs while sitting down today too -awesome feeling! Secondly, when I was at the gym on the vertical lat press(I think that's what it is) I could push the handles down past my thunder thighs!! So happy about that cuz before I had to stop at the top of my thighs :-)

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Don't forget, your horse has a new-found fondness for you. :P

She's the reason I had the surgery! No more having to haul my fat ass around the mountains for her. :)

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You are on a roll. Keep up the great work!

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I know you like horses..I do to although I have never owned one but always wanted to. You may think Im crazy (my family and friends think I am) but I LOVE the way a horse smells. I have stopped on the side of the road and got the horses come to me just so I could smell them. To me its the most relaxing and calming smell in the world...wish Scentsy made a horse smell.lol

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I rest my head on my horses' shoulders and sniff all the time! And even though they don't have a horse smell, scentsy does make a "weathered leather" :)

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Horses are the best aromatherapy on the planet! Lol being able to ride comfortably is one of my reasons for having the surgery! I'm only two and a half weeks out but I feel I am we'll on my way to being able to ride again...I can't wait!

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