Lets celebrate and recognize non scale victorys...stuff you couldnt do before but now can, weight loss milestones...anything that you're feeling good about since getting your band!!!

My seat belt is a lot less snug everyday!!

This 15 #'s is huge for me. I am walking with more of a spring in my step and my knees are not hurting anymore. GB

This is a good idea! I can fit into my favorite pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in 2 years, Tommy Hilfiger jeans that I only got to wear like twice! Also, I'm exercising every day as opposed to never! LOL. How about everyone else?

I've posted my NSV's on the "twenties page" but I had one this morning so I'll share. I'm currently wearing a pair of pants that have not fit this comfortably since I bought them last summer. I actually wore them to interview for my job with the top button open and my blouse untucked to cover it. They slid on no prob, buttoned and zippered like I wore them last week. They are a size 12. BUT Thats what I hate.... Every clothing company sizes differently.... these are NY & Co, But I'm still a 14 in Old navy jeans. But hell, I'm wearing a size 12 dress pants!!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!! :ihih::eek::eek:

The other day I went walking, and walked about 3 miles without my knees popping out of place or getting very stiff. I also put on a pair of jeans that I keep in my "Skinny" drawer (my drawer full of all my fav jeans, shorts, and tank tops I cant fit but refused to get rid of!!)...they arent skinny...they are an 18....but coming from 22W..I was really excited!

i've gone to the gym 25 days in a row!!! i actually look forward to working out, who would of ever thunk it!!! LOL!! :thumbdown::w00t:

i've gone to the gym 25 days in a row!!! i actually look forward to working out, who would of ever thunk it!!! LOL!! :laugh::w00t:

Dang, 25 days in a row at the gym?!?!? Now that IS something to be proud of! :thumbdown:

My rings are getting looser! And I can wear jeans that I've had in my closet for 6+ months that were too tight. Now, if I can just get into the two pair of cute capris that I bought off the rack (didn't try on) that still have the tags on from 2 summers ago.....

I went shopping over the weekend for some summer tops. I tried on the size I usually wear and they were all too big for me! I officially went down a size in shirts, heck even those were a little loose! I was thrilled!

Wow, congrats to all of us! This is a great thread because so often we get totally wrapped up in what the number on the scale is, and we forget to look at the other victories we have achieved. Hooray!

I'm wearing a size 18 top today.

I had to scoot my seat up in the car.

My wide-with shoes feel too big.

My wedding ring is not only back on my finger, but it's spinning around.

I booked a business trip for next week and I feel NO anxiety about getting on the plane.

My knee isn't failing me when I push it on the treadmill.

My GLASSES feel too big. LOL

(Just for full disclosure, my weight loss thus far has all been pre-op. Go figure! LOL)

Linda, You just reminded me, my glasses had to be resized last week too. They were falling off of my face when I looked down. My bras are too large as well. This is such a good feeling. GB

Coworkers who have no idea I've been dieting (let alone been banded) have been complimenting me on losing weight and looking good! :wink: That makes me feel awesome.

Also, men are starting to look at me, say hi, give me the eye, etc. One even tipped his hat and gave me the eye. lol Funny thing is, I've been this weight before and didn't get that. I really think it's because this time I'm smiling so much more. I just feel great about myself and how I'm changing my life. So, I guess confidence really does make a difference. Must show in my face. :sneaky:

Just being able to walk up the stairs to my apartment without feeling like my chest is going to cave in. Not hearing my twins telling me to come on mom is also great.

My bras are no longer squeezing the life out of me. i have an 11month old and i can now fit back into the jeans i wear before i got pregnant. It is amazing what 23lbs will do.