Ya'll - I may be completely nutz! I am so excited about this NSV. It may be a bit "out there", but I was actually able to "wipe" today without feeling like I was ripping out back muscles or being out of breath! Whoohoo! I turned and boom - there I was - no effort at all...I can't believe it. I can't tell you how many YEARS it has been since I was able to do that.

Sometimes it really is all about the "simple" things in life, isn't it? Congrats!

I'm laughing myself out of my chair!!!! I just told my best friend that yesterday and swore her to secrecy!!! It is about the simple things! Just wait until you "mow the lawn" so to speak....it's great to be able to see what you're doing!! I'm soooooo happy to know you guys!

LOL Okay, that is too funny! I thought I was the only one whose shoulder was 'out of socket' for that job! I wll be looking for that NSV any day now!

You guys are TOO funny! I too have been enjoying the new-found easy reach! That, and not having to wait for the handicapped stall to open up so I could spread out, if you know what I mean! You're right- it IS the simple things in life that we enjoy!!

The other day I was sitting in the recliner and all of a sudden I realized I was sitting with my legs crossed, not at the ankle but at the knee. I was overjoyed, it has been forever since I was able to do that comfortably. These are the little things that will keep us from missing food....and eating more than we know we should. Little things like this make me very happy.

NSV's Galore! I am excited again...boy do I like this feeling. Good feelings instead of depressed. Happy to go into the "stash of clothes that are probably out of style but I really don't give a damn because they fit"! I was able to get into a pair of 16W jeans I haven't worn in 3+ years this past weekend...and I didn't have to lay down to zip them up. Woot!

Carol - I cannot wait to be able to cross my legs - I'm looking forward to that one! Congrats!

Edited April 21, 200818 yr by Leslie2Lose

Gosh, I wish I had that stash! I went and threw everything away early last fall because I had given up on diets forever and figured I'd never need them. Dumb...

I'm in an in-between stage -- my current clothes are way too big, but don't fit into the next size very well (I carry most of my weight in the belly). Don't want to spend a lot of money, but have no idea what I'm going to wear to work this week!

But...It's a good problem in that I don't have to try and find BIGGER clothes!! And I feel so much better! :-)

Gosh, I wish I had that stash! I went and threw everything away early last fall because I had given up on diets forever and figured I'd never need them. Dumb...

I'm in an in-between stage -- my current clothes are way too big, but don't fit into the next size very well (I carry most of my weight in the belly). Don't want to spend a lot of money, but have no idea what I'm going to wear to work this week!

But...It's a good problem in that I don't have to try and find BIGGER clothes!! And I feel so much better! :-)

I did the same thing...I would have had plenty of clothes to see me thru this summer and into the fall...I could kick myself.

Hi Carol from Carol. Just wanted to stop in and see how you're doing. I'm doing fine. I did 25 minutes on the recumbent bike today...back to pre-band minutes. . HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow.

Hi Carol from Carol. Just wanted to stop in and see how you're doing. I'm doing fine. I did 25 minutes on the recumbent bike today...back to pre-band minutes. . HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow.

Thanks Carol! I'm wearing my granddaughter's princess crown! She doesn't usually let anyone try it on! I guess I'm special! at least for today!

I'm doing good too! I've lost 7.6 pounds since surgery. I'm so thrilled...I've been walking everyday at least a half hour...I'm glad the weather has been good.

Congrats on all the NSVs!! I'm one week post-op today and yesterday I wore a pair of pants I couldn't get on the weekend before surgery! I see my doc today and am anxious to see what I've lost! I don't really care that much because my clothes are fitting again. What a relief!!!

Here's another NSV to add to the list. I realised last week that I wrapped a regular-sized bath towel around myself after a shower and it covered everything.:hurt:

Granted, the boobs are still in the way of being able to tuck it closed, but no more flashing the kids with an extra 2" of flesh hanging out! Woo hoo!!:redface:

-m

I painted my own toes yesterday (my girls didn't have to do it!) and didn't get out of breath...and didn't have to fix all the mess ups afterwards.

Went to the waffle house after workout this morning (ate 1/2 cup plain grits with my workout partner) and fit into the booth!

Guys I had a huge NSV this weekend. My DD's 6th birthday was this past weekend. We rented one of those "jumping houses/space walks". My 10 month old nephew hadn't had a turn and I looked at that little door and thought there is no way my big rump will fit through there. It did! With Ease! After letting him crawl around and play some - I waited for all of the kids to go inside and crawled back in. I jumped and jumped and jumped. I would have NEVER been able to do that two months ago! It was so much fun. Nothing hurt afterward either. I was barely winded. I need a trampoline!!!

I guess u can cal this a NSV.. I am now 6 weeks smoke free. Had my last cigarette night before surgery. Havent touched them since. I also joined the gym and have been going up just about every day and working out. I am amazed that I am not getting winded or super sore from the work outs and that i feel amazing after I am there...I am loving this band more and more every day