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Share your NSVs!

I love hearing NSVs. With us all being around the same time, I can relate to a lot of it. I'll share a couple of my own...

My work pants are getting too big. If I wasn't wearing an extra insulating layer underneath them, I could probably pull them off without unbuttoning. LOL

I'm noticing a single chin when I smile. Yay!

I tried on my REAL wedding ring yesterday and it goes on without forcing. It's not LOOSE, but I was able to slip it on. I've been wearing a silver band since I got too heavy for my ring (it made my finger hurt!). Now when I'm not at work and don't have to worry about the setting, I can wear my real wedding ring. :clap2:

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LOL that is funny LessnLess congratulations!! Great Job!! I tis always a GOOD thing when your pants start falling off.....after WLS!!

I went through my closet again today and weeded out tons more things that are swimming on me now.....YIPPEEE!!!!

I tried on 3 pairs of size 20 jeans from old and they fit...I am so happy!!

I worked out today for 1 1/2 hours at the club and it felt awesome......I love that I am not dragging anymore when I go work out.

I love when I can get into my smaller sizes, I have alot of size 18-20 and size 16 clothes....from 5 years ago, before I gained the last 70 pounds.

It will be nice to wear them again!! Hehehehe I think I might be on my way!!:clap2:

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What she didn't know/couldn't see: every time I raised my arms above my head, my pants would fall down. Not funny! And not safe in an enclosed area with a 1,500lb animal. At least the stall door was closed, so I was hidden from the shoulders down.

LMAO!! Now there is an image. You had me laughing so hard.

I went with DH to take the kids swimming - no, I didn't actually feel brave enough to get into a suit (not just the fat...I haven't felt like shaving my legs lately...LOL). But anyway, walking past a mirror, I thought I'd just give a quick glance since I keep hearing from people that they'll catch their image in a mirror and not recognize themselves. My face looks a little thinner, but I notice that when I'm just normally looking at myself. What WAS odd was that my used-to-be skin-tight stretchy jeans (I bought them like that - that was the style) now look like skater pants on me. LOL Looks like it's time to get a new pair of "signature" jeans. I only have been buying one pair of jeans at a time once I got over size 14 because it was too depressing trying them all on. When I find a pair that fits, that's good enough for me and I look no further. Now I have to get a new pair. AND I need a new pair of work pants, too.

today I was riding my exercise bike I look down and I didn't see it , my tummy I can always look down and count on it looking back but it wasn't there I had to move my boobs back to see the tummy

Ok. I lost a pound. I know that is not an NSV but here is the NSV part. I made it through Christmas AND new years without feeling "left out" and still managed to lose a pound last week!!! Now that IS an NSV!

I got one! I got one! I got one! I got one!

This morning I put on a pair of size 28 jeans. I haven't been able to get these over my fat stomach for many years. Well, I thought I would try them because I am done 60lbs. Mind you I started at a size 32 (very tight). Imagine my surprise when they went over my stomach and zipped up without having to lay on the bed in contortions. I must admit a bit tight but I can sit and not feel like my body is cut in half.

I am so elated right now. Size 28 and goodbye 30 and 32. Never to see again.

May we all have happy jean moments in the future.

Cindy

I got one! I got one! I got one! I got one!

This morning I put on a pair of size 28 jeans. I haven't been able to get these over my fat stomach for many years. Well, I thought I would try them because I am done 60lbs. Mind you I started at a size 32 (very tight). Imagine my surprise when they went over my stomach and zipped up without having to lay on the bed in contortions. I must admit a bit tight but I can sit and not feel like my body is cut in half.

I am so elated right now. Size 28 and goodbye 30 and 32. Never to see again.

May we all have happy jean moments in the future.

Cindy

Congrats Cindy

I know how good that feels. Just 5 min. ago, I put on some dryer jeans (48) and had to do a little happy dance! My wife just laughed!

None of the pants in my closet are tight anymore. I don't want to go buy new ones, I gave all of my old, old smaller size jeans to Goodwill with the arrival of son #2. I am wearing saggy baggy clothes, and LOVING it. I guess I'll go buy new ones when I can't raise my arms over my head without them falling down. Also, I'm wearing my scrub tops that I haven't been able to wear in about 3 years. I always wear scrub pants and a t-shirt with scrub jacket (unbuttoned) to work b/c the tops were stretched too tight and showed too many belly bulges. Now I can wear the tops OVER a long-sleeved shirt, and even sit down w/o them getting tight! I LOVE this band!

OK... WOW!

My wife today told me that my jeans were falling off! "No they aren't!" These are my 2 week old jeans size 48 that I posted an NSV about on the main NSV thread. So i said to myself, "I will try on some 46 jeans at wally world... I know they won't fit... grumble, grumble, grumble." I pulled the things up and straightened out the pockets and they buttoned and zipped right up!

SIZE 46 BABY!!! Down from size 54!!! I can't believe this. I only have 4 more pant sizes to go to get to my goal size of 36.

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Everybody is doing so great. I love hearing all the NSVs. Even if I've read them once, I'll generally read through again from my last post before posting again. It's so encouraging.

I noticed today that my work coat is swimming on me. It's an XL. It was tight when I first ordered it and DH was actually trying to get me to take a XXL. But it was right before my LapBand surgery and I knew it wouldn't last me too long. I'm so excited. I told him to grab a M when he's at the office next so I can hang onto it when I get into M!

OK... WOW!

My wife today told me that my jeans were falling off! "No they aren't!" These are my 2 week old jeans size 48 that I posted an NSV about on the main NSV thread. So i said to myself, "I will try on some 46 jeans at wally world... I know they won't fit... grumble, grumble, grumble." I pulled the things up and straightened out the pockets and they buttoned and zipped right up!

SIZE 46 BABY!!! Down from size 54!!! I can't believe this. I only have 4 more pant sizes to go to get to my goal size of 36.

Cag,

Isn't it great! Just love clothes NSV moments. I can't wait until I can shop in Wal-mart for clothes. I haven't been able to do that in years. I am probably at that point now but I am holding off as long as I can because I want to reach 100lbs. before May! Then it is a whole new summer wardrobe Baby!

Although, I am starting Water aerobics at the "Y" and I need a bathing suit that fits. The one I got is way to big now. I guess I will have suck it up!

What a boring weekend without football for my Pats. I am sure you felt the same with no Cowboys. Not sure that I like my game next week with the JAGS even though I am confident that we will probably beat them, I just wish we were facing a team that is less explosive. However, you got beat the best to be the best. So I am sure that we will beat the JAGS; it will make for a very interesting game. I think I will have be a football party Saturday night. They had better win because it is my birthday and I am turning 40. That would be the best birthday present this year!

Keep up the great work and I want to see the ticker symbol go down; it hasn't changed in a while.

Cindy

Everybody is doing so great. I love hearing all the NSVs. Even if I've read them once, I'll generally read through again from my last post before posting again. It's so encouraging.

I noticed today that my work coat is swimming on me. It's an XL. It was tight when I first ordered it and DH was actually trying to get me to take a XXL. But it was right before my LapBand surgery and I knew it wouldn't last me too long. I'm so excited. I told him to grab a M when he's at the office next so I can hang onto it when I get into M!

Wow! Step, you got them coming in all circles. You rock! Keep up the great work.

Cindy

I am so excited that I had this surgery. For the first time ever, I think I have this weight thing licked! I watch The Biggest Loser, and read People Magazine about people who have lost so much weight and it makes me cry to think how many times I have lost, only to gain it back! I cry for them because I know the struggles they will always feel. I feel so blessed that I should never have that issue again! Losing this time, knowing it is the final time it such a great feeling. I do not feel deprived at all, which is such a new feeling for me when trying to lose weight! I am full and content. Even when I wasn't on a strict diet, I was always so contious of what I was eating. It feels great to take a bite of absolutely anything I wish to taste without the guilt that I will be fat if I do it. I am down 27 lbs in less than 2 months and down over 1 size in pants... shirts not so much (boobs!) I have lost in places like my calves (yeah! boots are comfy now) and my tush. I also see a huge difference through the ribs & back area... :whoo:

Taking less medicine each day, using the stairs instead of the elevator for my morning meeting at work.... Lovin it!!! Just feeling like living life :<)

Hi guys I hope you don't mind if I jump in and share a couple of NSVs . I have ben reading all of your and I am so inspired by you all.

When I started my jourmey I wore a size 18W jeans I was on meds for blood prssure and arthritis in my back. I no longer need either of these meds and I feel so good now. As far as the clothing sizes go I am just dumbfounded. My daughter(size 11) was mistakenly given a size 17 jean for Christmas. She brought them into my room and said I could have them since they were way too big for her. I tried them on just for kicks since they are juniors and designer and knock me down they fit!!!!! I have not had on juniors jeans in years!!! I am still a long way from goal but boy did this make every moment of this journey worth it .

Keep up the good work and thank you for letting me brag a little it feels so good! Take care

OMG! I just ate 1/2 of a Lean Cuisine! I could have eaten 2 of them before this band. I am totally shocked.

Also, just bought spandex shorts to wear under my bathing suit for my Water aerobics, and they're XL. I was looking for 2X, they didn't have any, so I risked the XL thinking I could take them back if they were just way too tight. THEY'RE LOOSE! OMG! (I guess I could technically have 3 NSV's since I'm starting water aerobics tonight. Wouldn't have done that before the band....).

Let's keep going! This feels so good. I always thought the WW saying of "this ______ feels better than food tastes" was a little corny.....but......well, it's still corny, but it's feeling more true now!

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