What was your very first NSV that you can remember? I can't wait to have one.

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Edited July 10, 201610 yr by charley27

This is a fun topic!

My first NSV was wearing a pair of denim shorts out in public! Never did that before and I am 25 years old!! haha

I'm still pre-surgery but I bought a pair of jeans right before I started this journey on May 11. I put them on this morning and they almost fell off. I'm down 16 pounds, I took them off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. I'm starting to go through my closet to see what I haven't worn in a while that might fit now!

I'm only 9 days post op. With my weight loss pre op and now to date- my NSV is buying my first pair of shorts in 15 years!

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I'm still pre-surgery but I bought a pair of jeans right before I started this journey on May 11. I put them on this morning and they almost fell off. I'm down 16 pounds, I took them off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. I'm starting to go through my closet to see what I haven't worn in a while that might fit now!

Lol. I was actually SAD one day- put on a pair of pants I had always loved and found not only were they too big and fell right down, I had missed the window to wear them- blew right down past that size!

I waited until I hit the 3 month mark to clean out all of the big sizes from my closet and drawers. Don't know why- probably still attached at the time to the idea that it wouldn't work completely for me. Now- have tons of room on my shelves and hangers! lol. Careful about buying things- only a couple of nicer outfits at a time. The rest I get from Walmart and such. No luck with resale shops, but the outlet malls have been a godsend. Even got a couple cute tennis skirts/golf skirts to wear!

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Edited July 14, 201610 yr by LisaMergs

I'm still pre-surgery but I bought a pair of jeans right before I started this journey on May 11. I put them on this morning and they almost fell off. I'm down 16 pounds, I took them off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. I'm starting to go through my closet to see what I haven't worn in a while that might fit now!

Lol. I was actually SAD one day- put on a pair of pants I had always loved and found not only were they too big and fell right down, I had missed the window to wear them- blew right down past that size!

I waited until I hit the 3 month mark to clean out all of the big sizes from my closet and drawers. Don't know why- probably still attached at the time to the idea that it wouldn't work completely for me. Now- have tons of room on my shelves and hangers! lol. Careful about buying things- only a couple of nicer outfits at a time. The rest I get from Walmart and such. No luck with resale shops, but the outlet malls have been a godsend. Even got a couple cute tennis skirts/golf skirts to wear!

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I live 5 minutes away from the outlets and am looking forward to going there frequently

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Edited July 14, 201610 yr by Clarevoyant

Outlets is a good idea. Can you all post how far post op you were when you hit these NSVs?

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My favorite nsv is when someone says to me that my weight loss is inspirational. It has happened 3 times so far and I'm only 6 weeks post.

This is really inspiring. I can't wait to have 1! (I'm 2 weeks post op) Keep em coming guys!

Yes thank you --keep sharing! Just shy of 4 weeks post-op and feel like every pound off is going to be so slow. Love the inspiration!

Edited July 14, 201610 yr by chycky

I'm only 2 weeks post-op but my first NSV was pulling out a dress shirt from wayyyy back in my closet (it actually had dust on it, that's how long it's been since I wore it last) and I buttoned it up and it fit.

I'm a teacher and one of my many goals is to wear buttoned shirts and ties to school. I never have before because they were uncomfortable and I just didn't like how I looked in them. I've got a month and a half to make it happen!

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Outlets is a good idea. Can you all post how far post op you were when you hit these NSVs?

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They can come at any time! That's the beauty of NSV's! Your scale may be acting stubborn for a few days or even a week and you find yourself getting down over it, then the lovely little Non Scale Victories pop up and make everything right in the world again!

Good luck!!!

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NSVs are my FAVORITE! I have shared them on my Facebook page and I can't tell you how many people have said it was refreshing to hear another plus size person talk about our struggles and victories! It is great to get support from them and inspire them to keep going as well. Here is my top 10 list!

1. I can cross my legs!

2. I have extra room in an airplane seat belt.
3. I'm down 4 pants sizes.
4. I can now shop in non-plus size stores.
5. I can sit cross-legged on the floor.
6. I can survive a Zumba class without dying! lol
7. I'm off all my blood pressure meds!
8. My wedding rings fit once again.
9. My husband has joined me in eating healthy and has lost over 60 lbs!
10. I can comfortably sit in a restaurant booth and don't have to worry about fitting in certain chairs.

I can't wait to hear about yours when you get there!

I live down the NJ shore! Every week I go to the beach with my daughters and grand kids on Tuesday. The week of surgery I was on post diet. Was huffing to the spot we sit at. Could barely get up out of the chair. Week after surgery I was feeling ok, walking better! But, week 3 I not only could walk without huffing, I could wear a bathing suit I was hoping to fit into by the end of the summer. And I got up out of my chair with ease and was able to run up and down with the waves with my grandchildren! And play in the sand!????

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I live down the NJ shore! Every week I go to the beach with my daughters and grand kids on Tuesday. The week of surgery I was on post diet. Was huffing to the spot we sit at. Could barely get up out of the chair. Week after surgery I was feeling ok, walking better! But, week 3 I not only could walk without huffing, I could wear a bathing suit I was hoping to fit into by the end of the summer. And I got up out of my chair with ease and was able to run up and down with the waves with my grandchildren! And play in the sand!????

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Awesome! I live in Monmouth County

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I've noticed after only one month, that my face appears thinner and my double chin is going away. Yay me!