I wanted to share my small victory today and ask if you'd like to share yours:

I sat down on one of my dining room chairs to tie my shoes today and realized the arms of the chair were not squeezing my hips! I actually fit comfortably in the chair. I could've cried. I didn't mention it to my husband who was standing near me because I just don't think he would have been as excited as I was about it, but I knew you all would understand. :ohmy:

Congrats on your small BIG victory! My victory came when I was sitting in my car and realized I didn't have to pull the seatbelt ALL the way out to buckle it. I actually have a couple of inches to spare now..Keep going and best of luck!:ohmy:

I remember the first time I rode on an airplane and didn't need a seat belt extender. I remember feeling the same way. Great NSV.

About a week ago I realized I could actually bend straight down to tie my shoes! I guess this is one of those "non-scale victories" that others talk about on here. Congrats- YES, we do understand, and celebrate with you!!!

I recently looked down and noticed that I had crossed my leg like a lady, like I had years ago. I was dumbfounded. I hadn't even thought about it. It just happened. I was speechless and just kept pointing at my leg. My husband couldn't figure out what I was so excited about. When I told him, I got a big hug.

I hear ya, Julie! A few weeks ago I was on a flight and a woman needed a seat belt extension. It was a small charter so it took them 45 minutes to finally locate one. I had to bite my tongue to keep from telling her, in the kindest way, "have you ever considered lapband surgery?" I felt so sorry for her- she was humiliated! Does anyone else find themselves thinking "now there's a candidate for LBS"?

Pat:

I know what you mean about wanting to tell other big people about lap band. I wish someone had told me about it so that I would have known about it sooner. I think it would have been a bit embarassing to hear from a stranger, but it would have informed me. There's alot more press about lap band now than there was a year ago. I'll bet the commercials on tv have helped alot of people find out about it. I advertise too, because whenever anybody comments on how great I look I tell them that I got a lap band. But, like you I couldn't walk up and tell a big person about it.

Best wishes for your continued success.

Sue

I had a fun small NSV today......I bought a positively gorgeous sterling silver and pearl watch.....there's no give to the band and only one 'setting'....it's ALWAYS been too tight to wear......I noticed my rings were a little loose, so I tried the watch and it fit BEAUTIFULLY....laid right at the top of my hand like it's supposed to......so while I'm delighted about that....I'm like SERIOUSLY....I have an ass the size of Texas and I'm losing weight in my WRISTS....................but really, I'm very happy that the 15 pounds showed up somewhere!

*LOL* Watch it, Harleygirl!! Things really ARE bigger here in Texas! But I had to laugh because I had a similar experience with a ring that i never could wear because it was just a bit too tight. When my son had to take a link out of my watch band, I decided to try that ring and .. Whooppeee!! It finally fits! Isn't it funny where we seem to lose weight first? Congrats on your NSV!!!

Congrats that is a big milestone, think about it. ... this is a problem you will never have again! Thats pretty special.

Mine was years ago but i would still like to share. It was the first time i could wear kids clothes for the first time since i was 5... i was 15yrs and wearing plus size adults clothes...will never forget that

Bel

Seriously though, MY ass is the biggest on this forum.. girl, it sticks out big time.. From the front I look pretty thin, then when I turn to the side. BAM thats when you can tell. lol.

My small victory was reached yesterday... I could fit into my old bodice that I use to wear to scarborough faire and faire starts next weekend. When I was able to lace it up and it fit me, I took a naughty pic of me in it and txted it to my hubby at work. Now I know what I'll be wearing for opening day! That dang pirate bodice!!