By: brookesgerry Yesterday (9:23 pm) Yahoo! Profile: brookesgerry Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi all, great to read the lastest NSV's.
Well today I did something that I haven't done in more than 20yrs, I went for a swim at one of our local beaches.
I love the water, but because I was fat I didn't want to show my body in public, so for me today this was a real biggy.
When I got out into the surf I looked down at my stomach and it finally hit me, "Hey I'm a normal size now, I fit in with everyone else, yes I still have a long way to go, but I really really look like everyone else" It was a gob smack moment for me, I then went on to really enjoy my swim, and jumped and dived over and under the waves like there was no tomorrow lol.
I also had a comment this morning from a friend at church, she told me that another friend of hers had seen me recently and really didn't think it was me and asked her was that Gerry I saw the other night, cause if it was boy has she changed I didn't recognise her. It's great to hear those sorts of comments and it makes everything worth while.
Best wishes to everyone else and look forward to hearing lots more NSV's. |
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By: arn66au Yesterday (7:47 pm) Yahoo! Profile: arn66au Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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This is a great thread and I have decided to write a few NSV's .....
* yesterday I went and bought a stack of clothes - all size 16, all look great and included 2 dresses. I haven't worn a dress in over 15 years!!!!!
* At the end of July this year I was wearing 22's and 24's - now they fall off and are all gone gone gone.
I know I still have more to lose but I am so happy to have some lovely clothes that fit for the festive season and summer and new shoes that aren't boring.
As for wearing a dress - wow - I felt so pretty and feminine - I look in the mirror and don't think it's me.
Next NSV - the tray table going down flat in the plane on Dec 31st
How fantastic are we???
Tootle
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By: fattykeratty Yesterday (6:46 pm) Yahoo! Profile: fattykeratty Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Congrats Kate that is excellent, keep up great work.
Cant wait to put my first NSV
Cheers
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By: cow_tippin_kate Yesterday (4:19 pm) Yahoo! Profile: cow_tippin_kate Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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I finally get to record an NSV!
Yesterday I went shopping & was able to buy a size 18 blouse. I don't care if it's hideous on me, it fits & I'm keeping it!
I've been a snug (yes, OK tight...ok very tight) size 26 for 15 years,& it's been about 20 years since wore a size that starts with a one not a two.
I love my band.....
Kate |
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By: ididitformee 22/11/2009 10:13 pm Yahoo! Profile: ididitformee Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| I had my daughters wedding yesterday and one of the young guys who i've know for 20yrs and who has seen me at my biggest came up to me and said I was looking "fine" hahaha I take that as a compliment :-) |
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By: tracyhilton69 22/11/2009 12:52 pm Yahoo! Profile: tracyhilton69 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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I think I just made my last purchase in My Size!
I don't need to shop there anymore but I still get their catalogues sent and I saw a nice crinkly shirt (am currently avoiding buying any clothes that need to be ironed because I hate it) so went in and bought it but had to get an extra small!
I will not be sorry to say goodbye to this shop because I think it is all very expensive for what it is and, lets face it, nobody wants to have their wardrobe choices limited to 1 shop.
Tracy |
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By: buddysteensel 22/11/2009 5:46 am Yahoo! Profile: buddysteensel Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| b u m p |
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By: cow_tippin_kate 21/11/2009 9:17 am Yahoo! Profile: cow_tippin_kate Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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OMG I love this thread.
Whenever I think my progress is too slow, or I hear Lindt Chocolate & Steak Dianne calling my name I pop in hear, get a shot of inspiration & get on with it.
Congratulations & thanks so much to everyone who posts here.
Kate |
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By: lindaev 21/11/2009 7:54 am Yahoo! Profile: lindaev Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Well done Sue
Linda |
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By: fatbe.gone 20/11/2009 7:38 pm Yahoo! Profile: fatbe.gone Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Wow! Sue that is fantastic!
As my time approaches and I feel a little apprehensive, it is stories like yours that let me know I AM doing the right thing.
Thanks for the update and bloody well done...
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By: shoeberry67 20/11/2009 7:34 pm Yahoo! Profile: shoeberry67 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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My 2 year bandiversary today.
Then: 110kg, BMI 46, size 26
Now: 56kg, BMI 23, size 8
Today I got told to pull my shorts up as they were falling down, and they are a size 8!
2 years ago I was scared, but hopeful that this might be the thing that finally worked. Now I find it beyond belief that it worked as well as it did.
Thankyou to all the people on this site who have helped me along the way. You have been an undending source of information, motivation, inspiration and amusement.
Cheers
Sue |
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By: lovetotraveltara 19/11/2009 11:53 pm Yahoo! Profile: lovetotraveltara Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| bumping |
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By: jlacey1969 19/11/2009 4:43 pm Yahoo! Profile: jlacey1969 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| My NSV - I bought a skin tight long fitted tshirt and a black fitted singlet and layered them - OMG it looks great. Still a size 18, so only gonna look better the lower I get! |
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By: beezneez16 19/11/2009 7:11 am Yahoo! Profile: beezneez16 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| Weel done Pillbara, what a lovely list of nsv's. |
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By: pilbara81 17/11/2009 10:21 pm Yahoo! Profile: pilbara81 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Well today is my one year bandiversary so I'm gonna list a few NSV's from the last year.
- BMI gone from 46 - 34
- Pant size 24 - 18
- 21cm lost from both hips and thighs
- Not afraid of chairs with arms anymore
- Not afraid of air plane seats anymore
- Not afraid of belts anymore
- Can climb in and out of our boat when at sea
- Can wear high heels with much less discomfort
- Can get braclets and bangles on again
- Bought a size 14 dress a few weeks ago, first time in 10+ years
Thats all that comes to mind but I'm sure there's others. |
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By: teenagersmum 15/11/2009 6:29 pm Yahoo! Profile: teenagersmum Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| I cant believe how much better i am handling the heat now i have lost 50 kg and have never been one to love the hot weather but am loving these days |
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By: ughfp 14/11/2009 5:42 pm Yahoo! Profile: ughfp Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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My nsv today is went and visited my sister and her two children said how well i looked and that i had lost a lot of weoight how did i do it and before i had a chance to repley my sister jumped in and said she cheated to that i just told her well at least i have done something about it , as she is at her heavyest i have ever seen her. It will be anothe year before i bother to see her again maybe she will wake up and do something about her weight like cheat lol.
Judy |
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By: shadesailundies 13/11/2009 11:24 pm Yahoo! Profile: shadesailundies Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Nice one Jill, I bought size 24-26 nighties for hospital and recently bought size 14-16 pj's. It's great isn't it.
Jen |
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By: brookesgerry 13/11/2009 9:01 pm Yahoo! Profile: brookesgerry Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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I had 2 nsv's today, I love to give out cuddles too the kids at school and they love to give them back in return. I'm very lucky to work in the private sector and if the kids want cuddles we lovingly give them back anyway,today one of my kids in yr 4 came up and wrapped her arms around me and gave me a big bear hug and said "I can wrap my arms right around you now Mrs B and they overlap".
For me that was the best compliment I have received yet in my weight loss journey with the lapband.
I also needed to take some photos today for our chapel service for the office staff and the battery on the digital camera died, so I ran to the office to quickly get another camera.
Now in the past I would never and I mean never run, so I surprised myself and the office staff who said "don't run Gerry don't run" lol my answer was "hey I CAN run" lol.
A year and half ago I had an arthroscopy on my left knee for a very badly torn meniscus. So for me this was a HUGE nsv.
Hope everyone else is loving their journey.
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By: jillybeans53 12/11/2009 7:50 pm Yahoo! Profile: jillybeans53 Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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My best NSV so far! 16 months ago I bought a new nightie to go into hospital size 26 from target... Last weekend I was given a size 12-14 nightie for my birthday AND IT FITS! O M G. I can't beleive it... yay for me....
Jill xox |
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By: ughfp 7/11/2009 5:16 pm Yahoo! Profile: ughfp Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Well done with the nsvs.
My nsv today is my jeans are to big Iv gone from a size 22 track pants to a size 14 jeans cant beleive it ,
Judy |
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By: wastingaway2normal 4/11/2009 12:57 pm Yahoo! Profile: wastingaway2normal Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Three weeks banded and I can:
-go up and down stairs at work more easily
-bend over to pick things up more easily
-turn over in bed more easily
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By: mack.cath 1/11/2009 4:48 pm Yahoo! Profile: mack.cath Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Judy this is definitely not just one but TWO great NSV's. Congratulation and well done.
Thanks for sharing your sucess. Mack |
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By: wattle3april 1/11/2009 4:40 pm Yahoo! Profile: wattle3april Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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| It's always the small things that are the most rewarding Judy. Well done! |
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By: ughfp 1/11/2009 4:12 pm Yahoo! Profile: ughfp Did this message offend you? Sign in to report abuse |
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Hi all
My nsv is not much but my hubby got a new dog trailer the other day and wanted the inside cleaned the old trailer i couldnt even fit in the doors but this on i can fit in the door and get completly in the trailer so thought id try it with the old one and yes i did fit as well not much of a nsv but it was amazing i fitted I can even walk the dogs further now were i didnt walk them at all before .Its great loosing weight and getting on with life.
Judy |
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