non-scale victory :)

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Hi all, just to say I love a non scale victory...

went to Melbourne for a midweek break with my beloved - last time I flew was before my sleeve... I hardly fit in the seat! I was around 13 - 14 stone and at 5'1" more spherical than oblong.

On wednesday I fit comfortably in the seat with space either side and my seat belt had to be pulled in... so happy.
Another little victory - went to Forever new - love their clothes - and picked a huge selection of flowery, spring racing style outfits in size 16 (I feel as a 'young' shop most stuff is smaller than other shops) happily they all fell off, I discovered styles that did not suit but felt happy getting to know my new figure and how to dress.

I went to Target and tried on a beautiful frock - size 12, fit beautifully but a bit long in the waist. Their mirrors were great, saw everything, every little bump, extra bulge and just where my short frame lets me down with normal height clothes.

So I'm home - and yes we did really enjoy the food scene - I'm 1/2 kilo up on Tuesday and determined to get on top of the winter indulgences - thankyou frank mirrors .

Talking food, we worked out a great way for me to try everything and Barry not to have to eat the better part of two meals. At a Greek restaurant we ordered two mezze starters and one main meal - I got to taste and enjoy and he had a reasonable meal, Tapas was no problem, Indian we had one starter, two mains (mistake - should have been starter), one rice one nan... oh and one bottle wine. It was funny serving a teaspoon of rice, a teaspoon of curry, one lamb cutlet on my very large plate but I felt in control and loved the meal. At brekky we ordered one breakfast and shared, so two eggs on toast became one egg and half a slice for me. At no time were we confronted about sharing our meals - I was ready with my 'stomach surgery' explaination just in case.

We had a wonderful time, walked everywhere, enjoyed museums, art galleries and the shops - already planning next trip.

Happy Sunday everyone - I'm off for a walk now woith my lovely hubby xoxox

Congrats, lol kids say the funniest things lol of all the compliments, your eyebrows lol, you keep working your eyebrows lol.

I had to tighten the strap on my heart rate monitor and my toddler told me I had beautiful eye brows

Hi Linda

What a lovely shop assistant, congrats on your progress, that's fantastic.

Congratulations Tracey!
No victory is too small to celebrate!

I gave a shop assistant a hug the other day when she asked me if I was a size 12!!! Never have been and never will be as my bones are just the wrong shape! BUT it was so nice! Am a 16-18 atm!
Linda

Hi all

I thought I would post my little victory, for the first time in years I can comfortably reach my toes. My belly no longer makes it impossible to trim and paint my toe nails. Still a long way to go but I think it's important to celebrate the small victories along the journey.

Lmao literally Linda :)

Haha Kateh......
I spose another one would be being able to fit about 6 pairs of knickers on one strand of the clothes line instead of only 3!!!
Linda :-)

Would say its already been covered but going to share anyway.

So much less to pack when going away!! My clothes are so much smaller, especially undies. My Mum came down last week & was folding up my clothes when she remarked how similar in size mine & my 5 year old where in size LOL!! WOOHOO!!

Being able to walk into any clothes shop and look around without getting that "we've got nothing in here that fits YOU!!!!" look from the shop assistants.

I don't need a connector to do up my bras anymore. :)

No longer need to wear 2 hospital gowns (one at the front and another at the back to cover the gap). One wardie and one nurse to slide me up in the bed - wahoo

G

That's awesome Shan, how exciting! I can't remember if I have ever been able to look down and see anything but my belly, so I'm looking forward to my toes making an appearance!!

I was having a shower this morning and I can now see my toes when I stand up straight and look down. I haven't been able to do that for awhile

Mammabear, that is great and what an incentive....
I sure wish I had as much energy as I now do when mine were little!
Oh well no looking back, only forward!! :-)
Linda

Took my children down to the local park today and though to myself Im going to go have a swing with my 3 yr old son....and OMG I could fit in the swing and my son started to push me lol......I then proceeded to go down the slide....and my butt slid down fine without getting stuck.....so looking forward in more non scale victories with my kids:)

Took my children down to the local park today and though to myself Im going to go have a swing with my 3 yr old son....and OMG I could fit in the swing and my son started to push me lol......I then proceeded to go down the slide....and my butt slid down fine without getting stuck.....so looking forward in more non scale victories with my kids:)

Melraff what an excellent incentive!!!
Well done!
Linda

I'm only three weeks out but have lost a lot and can fit my whole hand down the side of my knee high boots that's we're previously tight to zip up!

I found an old pair of trousers I used to wear before my sleeve - size 24/26, I could actually fit in one leg and my niece got in the other one..... happy photos galore.

Sharona333 xoxox

Being able to wear nice clothes, a friend who sews is making me a dress for a party and it has a corset top and I have a waist, oh my god, a waist, whooooo hooooooo

I now have a Neck,Ankles & Wrists. Can walk for ages without getting puffed out. No more blood pressure tablets. I look like the REAL ME that was trapped inside just waiting to get out. I cannot wear any of my old clothes hehe don't mind going clothes shopping anymore only problem is I need to hold back hahaha.

Ta Gina

My favourite jeans of all time fit me - have not had them on since 2004..

what a good feeling.

lissa

I had a great non-scale victory this morning. I was sorting out clothes in my wardrobe and came across a pair of size 22 BIB jeans. They didn't even look familiar and I can't remember them at all so it must be many, many years since I've been able to wear them. I tried them on and they fit perfectly! I was so thrilled to be able to get them on. For a long time I've been too big to even fit into the largest sizes in plus-size stores, so this felt like a great victory to me :)

you are a star Glenmaree

At a party for my son's 21st birthday a number of people walked past me as they didn't recognise me. I haven't seen most of the people who were there since before my surgery. It was really nice to receive so many gob smacked look and lots of lovely complements.

Ultimately tho, the best part is looking nice in the photos that were taken on the day. No more cringing..........................

I finally have one that I'm proud of ... my legs no longer make that 'swishing noise' when I walk as my pants no longer rub together.