How many times did I dread flying pre op??? Too many that even still I feel PTSD when boarding, and I hate sitting in the middle seat, I have always loosen the seatbelt to the max and still do.
Well, today was a beautiful feeling when I kept pulling on the seatbelt around my waist!
Great feeling ever!
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Thread: An Awesome NSV!
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04-12-2017 09:40 AM #1Gastric Sleeve Member
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An Awesome NSV!
HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"
Post-Op Weight:
M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
M2: 203 (-8.3)
M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
M4: 191.5 (-5)
M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
M6: (?)
M7: (?)
M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
M10: 174 (-3.1)
M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
M12: 171 (-.5)
Y1.1: 170 (-1)
"Today is another day to get it right!"
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04-12-2017 11:12 AM #2Gastric Sleeve Member
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
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- Kevin
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Congrats on the awesome NSV!! I haven't received my sleeve yet, but that is one of my biggest concerns on the flight to San Diego....always felt like I was crowding the person next to me.
HW 351 BMI 45.1
05/09/2017 SW 304, BMI 39
CW 183 BMI 23.5 NORMAL BMI !!!
Month 1: 270 (-34lbs)
Month 2: 251 (-19lbs)
Month 3: 236 (-15lbs)
Month 4: 217 (-19lbs)
Month 5: 205 (-12lbs)
Month 6: 193 (-12lbs)
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Month 9: 183 (-10lbs) Maintenance
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Goal Weight: 200
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04-12-2017 11:18 AM #3Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
With the money that you will save long run on food, etc.. Treat yourself and buy an extra seat or upgrade to first class if possible! Treat yourself!
Originally Posted by Muchomedic
Original Weight - 479
Day of Surgery - 459
Month 1 - 438
Month 2 - 418
Month 3 - 409
Month 6 - 389
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04-12-2017 11:31 AM #4Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
That is awesome Shirl! So happy for you! What a great feeling. I had a similar dreadful feeling.. with restaurant booth phobia!! Where my stomach was pressing into the table in a tight booth. Well now they aren't so tight, as I proudly say "Booth please" on the occassions that i do get to dine out.
Congrats girl! You are so inspirational to me!
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04-12-2017 11:37 AM #5Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
THAT'S FANTASTIC! GOOD FOR YOU! Now, that is an obstacle to overcome - literally! Oooh, the dreaded seatbelt and airplane seating always fills me with dread. I always carry my own extender but maybe the next time I fly I won't have to worry about. Thanks for sharing that with us, it's something I hope I'll share with you in the future.
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04-12-2017 11:39 AM #6Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Restaurant booths - who the heck did they use for their measurements! I hate them with a passion. But, maybe in the near future I'll not have such a tight fit, just as you are doing now. This is another thing I'm looking forward to in the future. Originally Posted by BAMR
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04-12-2017 11:41 AM #7Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Congratulations! That truly is an NSV! I'm already dreading asking for a seatbelt extender on my flight to San Diego for my surgery in Mexico. It's so humiliating! I'll be so excited when I, like you, can fly comfortably. Thanks for sharing! Originally Posted by Shirl
It's never too late to be what you might have been . . .
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04-12-2017 03:34 PM #8Gastric Sleeve Member
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Hopefully image works! I have never seen so much extra belt lol! >>> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3...ElIOE42MVA0UzA
Thanks folks!
I'm a Southwest frequent flyer and I have seen flight attendants be accommodating to larger folks. Won't hurt to ask for accommodation prior flying and less to be stressed about. Hope your surgeries go smoothly! And to welcome you to this side of life soon enough!!!
OhMGoodness, Barb! I had booth phobia too!!!HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"
Post-Op Weight:
M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
M2: 203 (-8.3)
M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
M4: 191.5 (-5)
M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
M6: (?)
M7: (?)
M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
M10: 174 (-3.1)
M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
M12: 171 (-.5)
Y1.1: 170 (-1)
"Today is another day to get it right!"
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04-12-2017 08:52 PM #9Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
That is awesome! I have not flown since surgery but now I am kind of looking forward to it!
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04-12-2017 10:45 PM #10Gastric Sleeve Member
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Shirl,
It took me a few minutes to figure it all out....... N S V ... Non Scale Victory???? I fly for a living, and use to make comments about my not so skinny pilots pulling the crew belts all the way tight to make me feel fat when strapping in...... TDHA!!! Yeah, I just made it up!!! That Don't Happen Anymore.... Got to go and drill a new hole in my uniform belt.......... All you Sleevers Have A Great Day!! HAGD!!!! Another one...... TMC To Much Coffee....
Out!!!
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04-13-2017 09:27 AM #11Gastric Sleeve Member
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
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Re: An Awesome NSV!
Non Scale Victory is correct my friend!!! Originally Posted by Jpmlvm
HAGD yourself!
Hugs!HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"
Post-Op Weight:
M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
M2: 203 (-8.3)
M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
M4: 191.5 (-5)
M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
M6: (?)
M7: (?)
M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
M10: 174 (-3.1)
M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
M12: 171 (-.5)
Y1.1: 170 (-1)
"Today is another day to get it right!"
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