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?!

I wore heels for 5 hrs today, and had no pain whatsoever. I forgot that was even possible!

Just tried on a dress that was sized as a med (8/10) and it fit... IDK how but I'll take this win

3 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Just tried on a dress that was sized as a med (8/10) and it fit... IDK how but I'll take this win

and I bet you looked awesome in it!

3 hours ago, macadamia said:

and I bet you looked awesome in it!

Thanks that's such a sweet thing to say

I happened to catch my reflection this morning and I had a thought “holy crap I’m stylish and don’t look fat and lumpy”. Serious double take. Considering I’ve been feeling crappy post gallbladder removal (wohoo 2 weeks since that fun) it was a welcome feeling. I’m wearing a shirt I got from stitch fix that is pushing my comfort zone but it’s growing on me.

(I’m not a “fat” is a bad word person. Even at my heaviest I knew I was beautiful and accepted this is where I am and it is what it is).

After my sleep study on Tuesday night, I was hoping to announce a NSV of being rid of my CPAP, but...not quite. My OSA is down to “mild” from “severe,” though, and without a CPAP, I’m down to 13 arousals an hour from 117 when I first had a sleep study in 2011 (and was 110 pounds heavier).

So here’s another NSV: Yesterday I accidentally threw our garage door opener in a Dumpster, and without thinking about it, I boosted myself onto the lip of the Dumpster and leaned in to retrieve it.

2 minutes ago, abefroman329 said:

After my sleep study on Tuesday night, I was hoping to announce a NSV of being rid of my CPAP, but...not quite. My OSA is down to “mild” from “severe,” though, and without a CPAP, I’m down to 13 arousals an hour from 117 when I first had a sleep study in 2011 (and was 110 pounds heavier).

So here’s another NSV: Yesterday I accidentally threw our garage door opener in a Dumpster, and without thinking about it, I boosted myself onto the lip of the Dumpster and leaned in to retrieve it.

Congrats! That's outstanding!

On 12/20/2017 at 20:42, ChaosUnlimited said:

I parked in a tight parking space and was still able to squeeze out of my door, without touching the car next to me. In the past I would not have been able to get out of my car.

I know this one too well

Hiked up two (2) mountains this summer. 12,998' and 14,202'. Tried the first one three years ago and almost passed out within the first 20 mins.

13 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Just tried on a dress that was sized as a med (8/10) and it fit... IDK how but I'll take this win

That's your body dysmorphia talking!

Your measurements are smaller than mine, and 8-10 in dresses is what I'm wearing

3 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

That's your body dysmorphia talking!

Your measurements are smaller than mine, and 8-10 in dresses is what I'm wearing

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I bought a BIKINI!!!

I tried it on, didn't hate, and might even wear it out in public!

Even as a teenager and in my 20's when I was 20 lbs lighter than I am now I didn't wear a bikini. Of course this bikini is as high waisted as hell, but I'm not going to show my ugly tummy!

17 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

I bought a BIKINI!!!

I tried it on, didn't hate, and might even wear it out in public!

Even as a teenager and in my 20's when I was 20 lbs lighter than I am now I didn't wear a bikini. Of course this bikini is as high waisted as hell, but I'm not going to show my ugly tummy!

Gorgeous

Watch out Thailand!

Holy hell is that you? ? Cuz if I looked like that I'd wear it every day and every where!! Write back so I know whether to compliment u or the swimsuit model! LOL!!

@abefroman329 Love the pic of you and your son!