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  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member 2thdoc's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/14/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Eric Knapp
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    May 2015
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    Default NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    Almost 5 months out, down 90 lbs.

    NSV's:

    Went from size 3X to a L (so far!).
    Can fit comfortably anywhere now...including on rides!
    Can shop in "normal" stores without worrying.
    Took family pics over vacation this past week and am not worried about what I look like in them, I'm actually really excited to see them.
    Wasn't the "fattest" person anywhere we went on vacation.
    Can wear a dress without spanx and feel comfy.
    Bought the smallest size jeans I have EVER had...size 14.

    I know there's more, but just wanted to start a positive thread and see what your victories are too!




    HW 296
    Day of Surgery Weight 276 (-20 lbs)
    1 month PO 249 (-27 from day of sx, -47 total)
    2 months PO 236 (-40 from day of sx, -60 total)
    3 months PO 223 (-53 from day of sx, -73 total)
    4 months PO 211 (-65 from day of sx, -85 total)
    5 months PO 206 (-70 from day of sx, -90 total)
    6 months PO 195 (-81 from day of sx, -101 total) - ONEderland! WOO HOO!!!
    CW 187

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    Gastric Sleeve Member kleb42's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Kelly
    Surgery date
    02/22/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Rivera
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
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    11-22-2016 05:54 PM
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    Amazing progress! WE have similar starting weights! I hope to be where you are at 5 months out!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/26/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Gee
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    Jan 2015
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    Good for you!!! Awesome progress, and even more, awesome attitude! I love that you are focusing on so many positive aspects beyond your numbers, I think that's a really helpful way for all of us to approach this journey. Congratulations.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    cathi
    Surgery date
    03/05/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Rantis
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    yep, i think one of my favorite nsvs is being able to have photos taken and not freak out that i look so fat!! that is a true NSV..congrats on your great success!! you go girl!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mem222's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    12/22/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Duffy
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    Feb 2014
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    CT
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    Excellent!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Jmichelle's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jmichelle
    Surgery date
    03/10/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    I've taken bags and boxes of clothes to Goodwill.
    Once again, I'm starting to look younger than my age
    I went to the state fair, and didn't have to take the walk of shame because I couldn't fit on a ride.
    I actually took a couple of pictures of myself.
    I feel great in my clothes now!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member SomeGuyJeff's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/20/2015
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    Apr 2015
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    1. no insulin or blood pressure meds - about $80/month in savings
    2. i still need the big and tall section but now more for the tall than big (2xlt down from 4xlt)
    3. $1000+ in clothes donations
    4. lower food bills
    5. no longer snoring badly enough at night to piss off my wife (and neither is she)
    6. losing some width from my feet. i wear 14, so thats a tough shoe to buy for... now try 14 4e...
    7. dont hate every picture of myself
    8. have friends and neighbors who i have inspired to start exercising
    9. always hated booths before since i am tall - but now i dont hate them as much
    10. just because ( i needed a top 10 list)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luann's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    11/05/2013
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    Dr. Alejandro Lopez
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    I can count some things that I don't have to do any more. Like if I have a vacation countdown, part of it isn't that desperate ( and likely unsuccessful) attempt to lose weight, so I can fit into old clothes instead of having to buy larger for the trip. Not that I minded clothes shopping, but no one wants to buy bigger clothes for the trip.

    Now I am back to just trying to look decently put together, instead of trying to effect a smoke & mirrors outfit that disguised the weight I put on. Not that it worked, but I sure tried.

    Don't know if I will be going to the highschool reunion functions that are coming up, but if I do I know I will be less stressed out than I might have been.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member SomeGuyJeff's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    05/20/2015
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    my problem with vacations are the oh crap - does this still fit me moments - lol

    had to wear a suit and tie - bought a bowtie since my big/tall ties were too long and i didnt have a gut to cover.. lol. jacket was a little too big - so were the shirt and shorts - but i had a belt that worked.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SomeGuyJeff's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    05/20/2015
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    ill also add #11. i met Ann2.. not in person but shes given me advice like my mom would... without the judgement of why arent the kids visiting more often haha



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SomeGuyJeff's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: NSV's....Here's mine, what're yours?

    fitbit.... 5 miles nonstop yesterday in the southern heat,,,, 5.02 today ,,,always getting better

    you fitbit so do i



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