First NSV
I had my first NSV today! I went in to see the Dr. and for the first time in about a decade and a half they used the regular adult cuff when taking my blood pressure instead of the extra large one. I know it might be an insignificant thing to some people, but to me it was a BIG DEAL. I didn't even realize how much I hated that XL cuff until I saw the nurse pulling out the other one.
Just wanted to share. 
HW 300+, SW 265, CW 202
I do not apologize for my existence no matter how uncomfortable it might make you.
That is a big deal! I remember how annoying it was to always have to ask them to find the large cuff, as too small a cuff will give you a false high. Sometimes they'd bring out a thigh cuff, which was mortifying.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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The cool thing about being here is that getting to use the normal cuff is a HUGE thing around here!!! We all understand, and totally are celebrating with you!!!
Congratulations! NSVs really are the best!
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
That must have been an amazing experience. They havent used the "regular" one on me in about 2 decades. This made me feel like I was an abnormal human or unneccsarily exsisted & a burden on the medical community. Now instead of hooking the big girl one up they take my pressure on my forearm- does that even work? First time I noticed (some make a big deal out of it as to fat shame) them hacing to switch, I was really caught off guard didnt realize I had gotten so big. So Happy for you! Cant wait until I experience this.
