The Big One

The Big One

I am having a hard time comprehending the fact that I am now six months out from Gastric Bypass surgery (RNY)!! When I think about how far I’ve come and how many things have changed, I can “feel” that passage of time. But, in my mind, I just got off…more
October 24, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, NSV, SurgeryNo Comments
Do The One Thing

Do The One Thing

For the past four years, I have been blessed to work for our local school district which allows me to be on the same work schedule as my children's school schedule. I love being home during holidays and Summer breaks while my kids are free and we can do whatever…more
July 29, 2022Posted inFeelings, General, NSV2 Comments
Why are NSV’s so important?

Why are NSV’s so important?

I am quickly discovering that the scale is not the only measure of success in my weight loss journey. In fact, some of the most important and personally meaningful changes have no quantitative value at all. In the bariatric world, these changes are referred to as NSV's, or non-scale victories.…more
May 4, 2022Posted inGeneral, NSV, SurgeryNo Comments