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| MonkeyMan and I, taken in November '12. See how my legs are crossed? I couldn't do that 3 months ago. |
The second month after my WLS was the dubbed the Month of NSVs in my house. In the WLS community, we talk about our scale-related goals and victories, but we also talk about our non-scale victories (NSV). When you're disappointed with the numbers on the scale, NSVs are a fabulous way to remind yourself just how far you've come.
As much as it can sometimes be embarrassing, I love talking about my personal NSVs. I say it's embarrassing because in a way, it's admitting to myself and my loved ones just how badly obesity was affecting me. I hid it well, but yeah, my body was a wreck. Looking at all that I can do now that I couldn't back in August really makes me appreciate the gift I gave myself by having gastric bypass surgery. Knowing that my list will only grow from here makes this journey all the more exciting!
My list of personal post-op NSVs, in no particular order:
- being able to cross my legs
- sprinting to chase my 2 year old
- bending and touching my toes
- less pain, especially in my neck, hips, and back
- fitting comfortably in most of my clothes
- having certain clothing items practically falling off me
- my glasses fit better
- sleeping better (easier to roll over in the night)
- the way Mr. P. looks at me
- hugging my kids, and being able to wrap my arms all the way around them
- walking better, and with less pain
- no longer limping with an odd sway due to obesity
- feeling full for the first time in my life
- significantly better self-care and hygiene
- more energy most days
- feeling good about myself for the first time in quite awhile
- no longer having nearly obsessive thoughts of food
- my heel spur doesn't hurt as badly
- improved marital relations
- a sense of hope with a brighter future due to weight loss and improved health
- can see my knees again (instead of vaguely round lumps of fat)
- wedding rings fit nicely
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