smoore
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: October 14, 2009
Surgery Type: Realize Band
From:: Danville, KY
Posts: 31
"Better Living through Medical Science"
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Six Weeks out and 32 pounds by my scale - I achieved my first REAL NSV! My wife and I marched into the storm that was Black Friday and while we were shopping at Fayette Mall, she wanted to stop in at JC Penny's and pick up a couple of things. We walked by an area that has UK apparel (thats University of Kentucky). I have never owned any of that stuff because I couldn't fit into a XXL anything. Anyway, she said, honey, why don't you try one on. I grabbed a XXL jacket and it fit. But that is not the NSV. The real victory came when she said "that's too big, here try on this XL". I did and it fit perfectly. I think she was as excited as I was. I not only was able to get a UK Jacket, but skipped completely over the XXL to the XL. The only bad thing is that she won't let me wear it till Christmas cause it just became a christmas present. But I know it's under the tree and I am just too excited to see that I am slowly shedding my fat person uniform!
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greebo115
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 08/08/08
Surgery Type: RNY Gastric Bypass
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2009, 06:28:21 AM » |
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oooo, nooo, I'd wear it now.......It may be too big if you save it! I saved some stuff and ended up giving it away unworn  Congrats on your lovely surprise though, it's thrilling isn't it - well done!!  |
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
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Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4740
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« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2009, 06:41:36 AM » |
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I'm with Diane - by Christmas, that thing may be too big! Save your receipt to go back and get a Large! WOOHOO!
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2009, 07:11:04 AM » |
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Congrats That feels sooo awesome!
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cyndy40
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 10/23/06
Surgery Type: Lap Band
Posts: 1093
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« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 08:03:02 AM » |
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WooHoo for you! This is exciting! I agree with Tammy and Diane! If you can't wear it now, have the wife go and exchange is for a large. By Christmas the XL will be too big. This happened to me with a leather jacket. We bought it and had it altered. I only really wore it one season.
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
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Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4603
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« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 08:06:59 AM » |
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That's awesome!!!
Harsh that you can't wear it yet...thats a mini form of torture. :-) Oh well...only 25 more days. :-)
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 10:26:36 AM » |
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Congrats!
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
Fear Can Hold You Prisoner - Hope Can Set You Free!
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rox0303
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: 10/13/09
Surgery Type: RYN
From:: New York
Posts: 33
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« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2009, 11:01:04 AM » |
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That's sooo Great!!!! Congrats!!!!
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smoore
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: October 14, 2009
Surgery Type: Realize Band
From:: Danville, KY
Posts: 31
"Better Living through Medical Science"
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2009, 01:00:36 PM » |
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That's awesome!!!
Harsh that you can't wear it yet...thats a mini form of torture. :-) Oh well...only 25 more days. :-)
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Toni, I bet you think its funny since you live in So Cal and don't even need a coat yet! HA HA |
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kristopia
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
Surgery Type: VSG
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« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2009, 11:12:56 PM » |
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"Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway." John Wayne |
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Mo-Mik
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 27, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: KC, MO
Posts: 1140
Life is Good!
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« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2010, 07:30:59 PM » |
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NSVs are WONDERFUL! good for you.
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dv8rn
Super Freak
Surgery Date: AUGUST 18,2009
Surgery Type: LAPBAND
From:: NEVADA
Posts: 230
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2010, 10:11:56 PM » |
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The other day I picked up a black t-shirt to put on real quick cause I had company coming over. It seemed a little tighter than usual, but I was in a rush. When my company left, I took it off and looked and it was a 2X. I know that doesn't sound like much, but the last clothes I bought were 4X. Thats my first non scale victory.
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greebo115
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 08/08/08
Surgery Type: RNY Gastric Bypass
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2010, 02:39:12 AM » |
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Woo hoo dv8rn,
I know that just feels great!
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TracyV
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 12/28/09
Surgery Type: LapBand
From:: Merrimack Valley, MA
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2010, 10:54:00 AM » |
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My first NSV came today at church. I've always hated our choir robes. Besides being made of lovely polyester, they have two bits of Velcro on either side of the neck opening which results in a simple 'peter pan' collar (rounded collar). Cinching it up on me was almost gagging. Once in the choir pews, I would just fold the pieces of material inside so that I ended up with a v-neck. At least that way, I could draw a breath to sing.
Today, 3 weeks out from banding, was my first time back in choir. I put on the robe and fastened the neck WITH EASE !!!
Praise Be !!
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(Note: My ticker includes the 30lbs lost before surgery) ... and lead me not into temptation, for I know the way already. |
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smoore
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: October 14, 2009
Surgery Type: Realize Band
From:: Danville, KY
Posts: 31
"Better Living through Medical Science"
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2010, 07:07:34 AM » |
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I know the feeling about those choir robes. Ours were the same way, and I dealt with it in exactly the same manner as you did. Luckily we have discontinued useing the robes, except for special services. But I suspect that I will not have any issues with them now. Congrats on your progress so far. Keep it up and keep Freakin' On!
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