Okay, it seems I have been inducted into the Slow Losers Club. Odd, but I guess it's true. I haven't been all that worried about being a slow loser, as long as I am losing. But, my stats speak for me, especially considering I lost 15 pounds in 12 days post-surgery and nothing more for 3 months. So, sigh, here I am. I haven't been a good NSV keeper. I will do my best to keep track and post them here. But I'm hoping they'll have to kick me out of the club, since I really really like seeing the scale move

I can cross my legs now. It's easier if I am sitting back or lounging, but if I'm sitting up and scootch sideways a bit onto one hip, I can comfortably cross. WOW!

My shirts are just too big. I go to put one on and I'm choosing the smallest one I have because all that extra fabric bugs me. Time to shop, but the budget prevents it right now. I'll do it, really!

I need new bras. Forget the fact that the ones I have are stretched and old and ragged, they are too big! The girls just hang, I have no good support with them, and I look bustier than I really am unless I have the Body Dysmorphic Disorder thing going on about my chest size. Some of my bras are 40D's, some are 38D's, a couple are 40C's. I think I need 38, maybe 36D's? I can't imagine needing a 36C but it's possible? Anyhow, time to shop.

I got a hair cut and can't keep my hubby from chasing me around. Wait, is that the new 'do or an NSV?

Friends at church compliment me just about every week, tell me how good I'm looking and what a difference they can see. Yay!

My undies are a little baggy in the butt. Sigh. There goes more money.

I sleep better, don't snore anymore, and rolls in the hay with hubby are no longer uncomfortable...I can breathe when I'm laying down!!!!

My new pants, something I actually shopped for, are size 18-20W and they are loose. Not baggy yet, but loose.

My panni is shrinking a little. It's still there, the overhang above my C-sect scar, and it still looks terribly ugly and it's still in the way, but it's smaller. I even bothered to shave the bikini area the other day. I could almost see it!!

My slide on shoes slide off if I'm not careful. My feet have shrunk/shrank (which is it?).

I used to trudge up the stairs, but now I can walk right up. If I have my slippers on at home and need to go upstairs, I take them off and almost jog up.

Okay, that's it for now. I'll post more as they happen and I promise to do a better job of paying attention to them.

Slow Losers...I did it! I posted NSV's!!!!!

Thanks girls...I'm kind of amazed, too. I'm not done losing, but joining Curves in March really helped. And I'm no exercise freak either. I almost always make it twice a week, but I shoot for 3, and sometimes I just go in and do it, not really pushing. So lame exercise is better than nothing.

Now, I need some editing help (yes, this is a plea!!) and can someone wax my eyebrows for me while you're at it?! LOL

WOW!! You look great! You go girl!!

For years now, our church has had VBS every year, and the Staff people walk around in white t-shirts with big red "STAFF" written across the back. The only shirt I have ever had was a 2X. I wash it and hang it in my closet till next year. This year, I'm turning it in. I need an Large. It's time to let go of the billowy blouse of a t-shirt that isn't tight AT ALL, and it's time to wear a shirt that fits. My friends from church are proud of me and it feels soooo good!

HU-ray! I have no idea what a VBS is, but HU-ray for both needing a smaller shirt, and recognizing that you need a smaller one!

HU-ray! I have no idea what a VBS is, but HU-ray for both needing a smaller shirt, and recognizing that you need a smaller one!

YES! That's like 2 NSV's! Needing the smaller shirt, AND recognizing and being willing to get it!

VBS is Vacation Bible School-you know what that is!-lots of churches do them in the summer for the kids, it's an all week-evening thing with dinner, skits, singing, crafts...fun fun fun!

hmmmm...is VBS a "Southern Thang"? I never thought about it, maybe it is?

That's awesome Kathy!!

I think your weight loss is great. I am a member of the the Slow Losers Club(TURTLES). But, the weight is coming off. As for keeping track of you weight loss and food, actities etc., you might want to check out www.fitday.com . It let's you keep track of everything and anything for free. They even have fancy graphes that chart everything. You do not need to buy the product they are selling. I don't see how it could be anymore helpful! Turtle's unite!

You Rock Kathy!!! That is great....I know you had to feel REALLY good turning that in.

Okay, went to the OB/Gyn today for my annual check-up (yuck...Pap) and the doc is so pleased with my weight loss! He was leery when I went in last year at 211 pounds, just a few months into my banding. He's glad my band life is going well and happy about my wieght loss progress. He also suggested another 20 pounds loss and that's it! Huh?

So, this morning at home I weighed 181. Later at the doc's I weighed 185. A 20 pound loss puts me at a 165 goal weight, according to him. I need to check my BMI at that weight. I know it still has me in the "overweight" category. I was 168 when I got married 9 years ago, so I know I can do a 165 goal weight pretty comfortably. I may make some adjustments to my numbers...???

We also discussed Tummy Tucks. He gave me a card for a Plastic Surgeon he likes and we discussed my port. I really don't want to have it moved. I'll have to see the PS to discuss port placement. But I won't be seeing the PS my doc recommended. He's clear on the other side of town with no band/port experience that I'm aware of. Anyhow, it's always a boost to have a great appointment with your doctor. OH! And my blood pressure today was 120/82, and the nurse took it right after I sat up from having my feet in the stirrups...hello! LOL

OMGosh! I'm a healthy 41 year old woman! I'm turning into a regular patient, not an obese one with pending health problems! Hooray!

AND I feel as though I have "permission" to raise my goal weight, which I felt like 140-145 was shooting for the moon anyway. If 165 is reasonable and healthy, I can do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Carol! :wave: Thanks for checking in! I love FitDay, but I find I do better with my Richard Simmons Food Mover...a little more user friendly for me, but I will occasionally check my daily intake on FitDay just to be sure I'm eyeballing well. FitDay rocks!

I find it amazing...man, I was really fat. Just when I think I'm still fat...I compare. This was taken when I was pregnant with my daughter in 1999. Who knows what I weighed?!

My kids had to stare at it, they weren't sure who it was. And I think it's going to post huge. Anyone...feel free to resize and repost, maybe I can C&V it? help!!!!!

preggerswithRachel.BMP

Just when I think I'm still fat...I compare

How funny - but I completely understand!

Looks like someone pulled out your air tube - and you deflated. :biggrin1:

My NSV is that I'm back at the gym for the first time in a year. I did an aerobics class yesterday and plan on going back again today. It feels good to move my butt, but I am a little sore. The scale seems to like the movement so we'll see how I do weighing in on the 17th when I get my first fill.

Holy Cow it's huge! Sorry gang.

Here's another taken in October 2004, 6 months before banding. I was about 220+. Aren't the kiddos cayoooot?!

just for reference...with 2 of Bondgirl's girls (cute!)

Hey julie! :wave: good job on exercise! I really need to do better in that area. :confused:

Kathy-WOW what a difference GIRL! You look so good now. My sister had a pictue of me on her fridge and it took a second for me to realize it was me. I totally didn't recognize the huge girl! That was really wierd!