I had surgery on 11/29 and I’m trying to not focus too much on the numbers on the scale or on my clothes.

My non scale victories since 11/29

Had to have a spacer put on my wedding ring

I’m wearing a coat I haven’t worn in 2 yrs

I got rid of my pre-surgery work uniforms

I’ve cleaned my closet twice already

What are your non scale victories?!

Had another NSV tonight! I haven't worn heels in a very long time. I've been wearing a size 12W for a while but when I ordered a 12W and 12M both were too big! I get to return them for an 11M! Just reminds me how much the extra weight affected so many other little aspects of my body and life. I didn't expect to go down a full shoe size and width but I'm relieved! It's nearly impossible to find large stylish shoes. Not to mention that my ankles couldn't even take the strain of wearing heels before weight loss. Now that I'm not carrying an extra 125lbs heels don't feel so bad!

That’s great! I’m not sure if my feet will get smaller, they’re pretty bony right now, but I guess we’ll see.

If I look down, I can see...well, I can see.

I can clip my own toenails comfortably now.

I had to take off my wedding rings and bought silicone ones a size smaller. I bought boots that actually go up my calves.


HW: 282.2
SW: 255.4
CW: 226

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When did you get your surgery

9 days post op, down 10 lbs since surgery, 17 total. Knees already feel boney and like I need a pillow between them to sleep on my side.


Lap band 10/2007 revised to RNY 12/22/2017
HW 270
SW 263
CW 256

I had the band too it eroded around my stomach so they removed it. I kept weight off many years until I became pregnant and gained 100lbs. Now I’m leaning towards getting the sleeve vs. the bypass. Why did you get the sleeve vs. the band? Are you happy

When did you get your surgery

November 14. 2017



HW: 282.2 lbs
SW: 256.4 lbs
CW: 213.0 lbs

Off 3 diabetes medications.
Knees don't hurt as bad.
Wrapping a regular sized towel completely around me.
Fitting in a plane seat
Disney World
Size 12 clothing down from 26
Zipping regular calf boots. I've probably bought 6 pair this winter. I'm waiting on over the knee boots from Macy's now.
My 5 year old can put her arms around me.
Not using the elevator at work.


HW 330
SW 292
CW 185
GW below 200

Recent (12/12), but down 30 though not focusing on it. Pants are falling off. I've got a lot of clothes that didn't fit in my closet and now they do so I've suddenly got a wide selection of clothes. I've noticed a bit less back pain too

My back pain is so much better. Actually I used to be in pain all over on a daily basis. Though I still have the occasional aches. Things have improved tremendously. With the clothes. I feel like I don't know where to start. I've been shopping in plus sized shops so long the variety I now have just amazes me.

HW 330
SW 292
CW 185
GW below 200

I almost forgot this one. Even at my heaviest I had small fingers. About 7 1/4. My hubby got me a new ring for Christmas. I had to have it reduced to a size 6[emoji2]

HW 330
SW 292
CW 185
GW below 200

I had my surgery 12/14/17 and my non scale victory is: I'm down a shirt size, I can now shave my legs, I can but my arms around my back and touch my fingers, my face in thinner and I am starting to have a lap. A little disappointed that I haven't lost size in my pants. ?

SW: 356

BS: 341

Last Dr appointment 12/27/17: 321

Don’t be discouraged.. your doing great !!! Keep up the great work.

2 months post op :

Fit into a coat I haven't worn in 8 years (super expensive down coat I refused to give away )

Fit into a dress I haven't worn in 7 years

Went down half a shoe size

That’s awsome!!!!

7 hours ago, naturallyzee said:

Off 3 diabetes medications.
Knees don't hurt as bad.
Wrapping a regular sized towel completely around me.
Fitting in a plane seat
Disney World
Size 12 clothing down from 26
Zipping regular calf boots. I've probably bought 6 pair this winter. I'm waiting on over the knee boots from Macy's now.
My 5 year old can put her arms around me.
Not using the elevator at work.


HW 330
SW 292
CW 185
GW below 200

So far I'm annoyed with medications. I was on 4 prescriptions for weight-related conditions before the surgery. Of those, I stopped 1, and the rest I'm on half the dose I was on before the surgery. Ever had to split 30 tiny pills in half? No fun! Plus the vitamins and supplements, plus the ursodial...hasn't really been a net loss for me.