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Non Scale Victories

wiscogal

By wiscogal, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Frustr8    7,886

Frustr8
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And We Are happy,with You, my friend.

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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37 minutes ago, xoxococojay said:


My second non scale victory was some butthole parked super close to my car, so the door barely opened, i was still able to squeeze inside.

I remember the first time this happened to me after surgery. I saw the car and despair set in, thinking I'd have to wait for the other driver to come back. But I was able to squeeze into my car. What an amazing feeling!

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MegPRN    204

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Sort of a scale victory - but for the first time in my marriage (10 years in March 2019), I weigh less than my husband!

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sideeye    1,440

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I lost the last 5 or so pounds from my face all at once, and my cheekbones have gone nuts. They haven't been this prominent since my late teens. Not only is it incredibly obvious to other people, but I keep freaking myself out when I absently touch my own face because the contours are so different. Even when I'm sleeping, the way my face presses against the pillow - totally different pressure points than I've had in the last decade.

All of the fat underneath my cheekbones vanished, I now have a notable angle/shadow there, and my dimples have abruptly become really obvious.

It's super weird.

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Molly23    275

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1 hour ago, sideeye said:

Even when I'm sleeping, the way my face presses against the pillow - totally different pressure points than I've had in the last decade.

All of the fat underneath my cheekbones vanished, I now have a notable angle/shadow there, and my dimples have abruptly become really obvious.

It's super weird.

I remember when I first started feeling like this it was so bizarre. My dimple is so prominent now that it makes a crease in my makeup lol. Things I never would have though would happen. Even now a solid 6 months after being my lowest weight my collar bone seems to stick out and sometimes gets irritated with a coat brushing against it. I wouldn’t trade it for putting the weight on that’s for damn sure. I honestly forget sometimes how far I’ve come but those little things are reminders of the hard work. Congrats for all of your hard work! I agree that it’s a weird feeling but it’s also an incredibly exciting time! You should be proud of everything you’re accomplishing!

I had a random NSV yesterday. I got a plus size clothing catalog in the mail and there was a cute jacket on the cover. Then I realized I’m two sizes smaller than the smallest size they sell. I’m happy that I can shop in a wider variety of stores now. Also, I love seeing that plus size stores are making more trendy fashionable clothing. It was one of my biggest frustrations about being overweight.

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stacy@5    69

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I had gastric bypass on May 18, 2018!! It amazes me that I can bend down and tie my shoes without getting red in the face!! I can exercise 30 minutes (weight lifting included and not be gasping for air!!
HW: 246
SW:235
CW: 155

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alwtg    199

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I’m quite a long way out but these things still happen - jumped on a packed commuter train this morning and siddled on through to the empty centre seat in a bank of three and sat down with no thought, concern or hesitation. It’s weird how every so often these things still surprise 😁

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Swimmer    199

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Wore a two piece swimsuit for the first time in public. I wasn't self conscious at all. Never thought that was a possibility.

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abefroman329    704

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I flew Southwest over the weekend and sat in the comfy exit row seat, the one with no seat in front of it, because I didn't have to worry about the fact that it was narrower than normal!

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Frustr8    7,886

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✈Abe- WAY TO GO MY BROTHER

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BeanieSprouts    171

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I have lost the ability to fold shirts neatly because I'm used to having so much extra fabric. Where do the arms go???

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