A Medical NSV--it's not all about the skinny jeans

rorosaw

Ok, the smaller-size jeans are great(!), but I had an even-better NSV (non-scale victory) yesterday. I went in for a check-up. Hadn't seen my doctor since before I started my weight loss and wellness journey in January. To date, I'm 48 pounds down. 48 pounds! My doctor walked into the room and said, "Wow, you look fantastic. You've lost so much weight!" She wanted to know how I did it. I extolled the virtues of MFP (of course!) and the hard work and dedication to exercise (running, kickboxing, kettlebell) since January. Her noticing the weight loss and complimenting me on how I look in itself felt great but it wasn't until she told me that I could go off my blood pressure medication that it hit me. Not only am I losing weight to feel better in my own skin (and to fit into smaller-size jeans, but I'm doing it to gain a new healthy lifestyle. So, as of yesterday, no more blood pressure medication. My blood pressure was a near-perfect 121 over 80! I didn't take the medication that morning to see what reading I would get. My doctor was so happy but not more than me. Of course, she wants to monitor me for a month and I'll have to log blood pressure readings twice a week for the next month and follow up with her, but she thinks with the amount of weight I lost so far, she has every confidence that I'll no longer need the medication. How's THAT for an NSV???? I'm stoked!

-Ro

RhonndaJ

Fantastic!

ashlinmarie

That is a FANTASTIC NSV! As fantastic as the jeans are, there is nothing better that truly getting your life back!

AudgePaudge

That's the BEST NSV!! Big congrats on getting healthier!!

silversong24

Fabulous!! It is great to know that you are benefitting so much from all of your hard work I bet. Keep it up!

ser0630

That is a FANTASTIC NSV!!

Stelynru

Amazing! Keep up the good work!

manny_bee

congrats! that's the best kind of nsv. im so happy for you!

SarahJaneDeschamp

this is fantastic, Ive been here since march, lost 27lb and as a result my leg ulcer has healed, no more pain, can exercise more, feels great doesn't it, congrats hun, keep up the great work :flowerforyou:

tafaye

That's awesome! And one of the goals I have, I can't wait to get where you are!

sculptandtone

SWEET! That is just amazing. What a gift you are giving yourself and everyone who loves you!

LeslieAnn72

That is wonderful news! congratulations

spiceshirl

Well done that Super-Cali- Fragilistic- S-P- Alidocious news!!

brendalyne

That's a SUPER-DOOPER NSV!!! Congrats to you!

ScratchMj

That is another reason for you to keep going! That is so awesome!

buckeyebuc

Great Job, that offers me hope. I scheduled an appointment for this coming Friday hoping to either have my meds lowered or be told I no longer need them as well.

rorosaw

Thanks so much to everyone who gave me a way to go!

And, buckeyebuc--I'm pulling for you. If it can happen for me, it can happen for you. I'll be rooting for you. Let me know how it goes.

millerll

Way to go! That is really what it's all about. At the end of the day, wearing skinny jeans doesn't count for much if they bury you in them. Keep up the good work!

LikeNoOneElse84

That is fantastic! WTG!

buckeyebuc

I will do that rorosaw. TYVM

sangostar

So fabulous, I'm happy for you

reneelee

AWESOME!

Rebeccappy

Brilliant!

beckyinma

BEST NSV EVER!

luvmykid28

That is great!!! Our bodies know when we are healthier. Keep up the good work.

kacarter1017

You're adding years to your life...no piece of clothing is worth that!

absie107

woo! :-)

when I shadowed my uncle at his practice, he had a patient come in that had lowered his cholesterol by diet alone, no medicine. what we eat really does have a big impact...

ummommyme

That is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! Congratulations on all the hard work-keep it up:) I'm trying to avoid diabetes so i know the med victories are super important!