Recent NSV?
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Hahaha Krissy!! I just did the same thing the other day!! Yay new life!!1
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I'm thrilled about shopping exclusively in the misses section now - either size 16 or 18, depending on fit. It feels *awesome*. I'm mostly in XL, but I actually purchased a few things in size L and they fit! I treated myself to a nice dark/shiny denim trenchcoat (size L!!) for hitting a big weight loss goal and today I wore it for the first time. I was getting looks from people, not the "wow she's fat" look, but because I know I look damn good in that coat. (I'm tall, with an hourglass figure, so anything I can cinch around the waist is flattering on me--at least now that I have my waist back!)
Also, I traveled for work for the first time post-surgery. No seat extender needed, didn't squish the person next to me, fit comfortably in the seat without having to raise the arm rest. Felt really good.
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All great NSV's here! Just goes to show that WLS changes lives!!! I never would have reached my goal without it. Like most of you I tried for years (decades actually) to lose weight.
My NSV is that I now stand in the front of the classes at my gym. I'm the one setting the pace and just knowing that I can do that (without feeling embarrasses) is awesome!3 -
put on another pair of pants that fit and my mid day they are too baggy! Gotta love shopping in my closet through all the "smaller" clothes I've saved!5
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My company just changed the dress code policy to dressy (but not business) casual as long as you are not interacting with any customers. I have to go jeans shopping AGAIN because I only have two pair now that are literally not falling off of me. The last round of thrift store jeans are just too big now.6
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So, I historically have bought the "Bath sheet" (65*33) sized towels, as In my former days, a regular towel would only get me 60% dry, and I couldn't get the thing around my body. I've used these (or beach towels) for the last many years. Recently though, I've noticed that they are barely damp after a shower. Also, regular sized towels can go all the way around and stay up.
I'll still keep my bath sheets, though, as they are thick and comfy... and already owned!5 -
I love my bath sheets even more now that they are super sized. They are also the newest towels we own, so they are still plush and fuzzy. The first time I used a regular towel and could wrap and tuck and have it stay up was a real NSV!3
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I love hearing NSVs! I have 2 recent ones to share.
First, I am currently driving my grandmother's car since mine broke down. The last time I tried to drive it (about 12-18 months ago), I didn't really fit and I was so wedged in that I was concerned for safety due to the steering wheel not turning easily. When her vehicle was offered as a loaner, my family reminded me that I've lost 45 pounds since I was in the car (I'm pre-op, looking toward RNY). I tried it on Sunday and I fit!!! Yay!
The 2nd NSV happened at work yesterday. I work in a school and was make signs on a big dry erase easel we have. I was able to get down on the floor and get back up without help or holding onto a wall/chair. It has been a couple of years since I could get up and down from the floor due to a knee injury in 2014 (before that I still had to have something to hold onto to get up).5 -
cabennett99 wrote: »Arm pits. They're back.
And I can't shave them (women do that) without cutting myself because they're so cavernous and bony instead of flat and padded!
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NicoleL874 wrote: »Adam smiled and introduced himself, I chuckled and said "We've met, I'm Nicole, Eric's sister." He smiled and said, "Really? I'm sorry, I don't remember you. I only remember meeting his other sister." The sprite started giggling, "Adam! Eric only HAS one sister!"
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Today's NSV courtesy of my 6-year-old son: "Mommy, can I see your tummy? Ooooh, it's getting SO SMALL. How did your tummy get so small when it used to be so big?"
I really love that kid.5 -
It took me a while to realize this is an NSV. A few months ago I had a chance to take a job as a regional sales manager. I spend several days a month making presentations and exhibiting at conferences. I wouldn’t have applied for this job when I was a size 24. I would have been too self-conscious presenting to large groups and I’m sure I wouldn’t have been very good at it. My new job is challenging but awesome! Here I am at a recent conference:
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I finished 3rd in my age division in the 10k I ran this morning with my husband!8
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Size 10 Levis! Enough said!9
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Went out for a walk with the family this Sunday, and ran in to a friend who moved away 2 years ago. He had absolutely no idea who I was until I removed my sunglasses. He is a doctorate in nutritional science and was the one who first helped me to start losing weight, and introduced me to MFP. It's always awesome to see a genuinely shocked reaction.7
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Big deal! Legs are crossed and they aren't uncrossing themselves7
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Love reading these. I have one and I just sat back and laughed at my husband. We were at my Aunts beach house my husband and granddaughter were looking at a reunion picture taken 2 years ago. My husband asked my granddaughter where I was in the picture. My granddaughter pointed me out right away. My husband said thats not grammy now I know she's in here somewhere. My granddaughter said yes thats grammy. My husband looked at me then the picture and back at me. I shook my head and said yep thats me. He looked at me and said "I'm so proud of how far you've come". I not only realized how much I have changed but through it all my husband loved me so much that I think he had blinders on about how much weight I had put on over the 30+ years we've been married. I'm grateful for his support and his unconditional love! Oh and I bought an actual large shirt yesterday with no X's before the L!10
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OMG I just noticed we have a "like" and "awesome" button!!!7
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Someone from work brought in some old clothes yesterday and asked if would I like them. Sure, I said. She gave me a bagful that I tried on last night.
One of the items was a pair of size 6 pants. I tried them on and they fit comfortably.
SIZE 6 PANTS? WHAT SORCERY IS THIS????11 -
Sticking to be active almost everyday. Walking, jogging, biking, hiking. All things I rarely did a few years ago.4