Need help cracking the codes

Hi All. I'm new to this site and am having a hard time with some of the acronyms. Is there a thread somewhere that can help me. What is NSV? What is a penni? I'm so confused!!!

Hi attamom2001

Welcome to ObesityHelp.com If you need help with anything, let me know.

Here is a list of the board lingo.

Board Lingo

We are in the process of updating the list so if you see something you want added let us know

Adding -

MO = Morbid Obesity

SMO = Super Morbid Obesity

SSMO = Super Super Morbid Obesity

WLS = Weight Loss Surgery

NUT = Nutritionist

TY

Noticed on the Board Lingo they have BL as Belt Lipectomy. That is a little old school. Most people refer to it now as LBL- Lower Body Lift and BL is Breast Lift.

NSV is Non Scale Victory... you should celebrate these everyday!!!

Just adding to the board lingo link, since you asked specifically =)

Panni is short for panniculus (sometimes referred to as the pannus although that isn't technically correct), or that hanging extra stomach skin caused by losing massive amounts of weight. Panniculectomy is the operation to remove it; different from a tummy tuck because it doesn't involve tightening the stomach muscles, just removal of the skin and fat.

I'm glad you asked this-- I've been lurking around here for a few months and I don't understand all the shorthand either! :)