MINI-Me

Shopping at Kohl's gets me in so much trouble. It seems like the more I buy, the better coupons they send me. And, then I get Kohl's cash & I spend even more. I love the Croft & Barrow brand. I definitely have transferred my addicition for food to shopping. My husband used to hate going shopping with me, but now he loves coming along. Probablly something to do with me being willing to try anything on & the huge grin I get when I have to ask for a smaller size! Happy Shopping everyone!

Tiff - I'm sorry you had to go through that, but at least you've made peace with it and have a plan. I have also had trouble finding a bra to make the girls look like they are still there. Lots of skin, but no fillin'. I don't know if you have a Kohl's, but I've found these to be amazing ... my husband says that it looks like they haven't changed at all when I wear these. Of course, he then accuses me of false advertising. http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/intimates/bras/pushup/PRD~612013/Lily+of+France+Striped+Convertible+Personalized+PushUp+Bra.jsp

I am just the opposite. I've always worn a larger size than my weight was "supposed" to weigh. I'm 5'6" at 126 pounds. My goal was to be an 8/10. But, I've found that I'm fitting anywhere between 4/6/8 depending on manufacturer. WOW! I love saying I can wear a 4. But, as another poster said, Old Navy makes me feel fat again since I wear a size M there. I never would have believed that a "M" would feel fat to me, but it does. I like the XS and S sizes that I find at Kohls, Macy's, Cold Water Creek, and such. I guess I'm turning into a Diva and need only "quality clothes". LOL!

Ahhhhh ... the new clothes. Now you are talking! I LOVE buying clothes these days. In fact, I need to watch out - I've bought A LOT!

You rock it girl!

I can hardly believe it ... 10 months out & I am still dropping. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!!!

What a great day for surgery ... that is my youngest son's birthday ... I will definitely keep your surgery date in my memory. How exciting! Your life is about to change!!!!!!!!

Those are great stats Roger ... way to work your sleeve and your program!!!

LOL ... somehow I was in there twice. Updating with my current information & using Brendasgonnalose's post: SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Avilda .................270.............196..............184............12 (12-2-10 193 down 3) Brendasgonnalose 335......244.............235............9 ( 12-2-10 241 down 3) Chilo1.............216...................169..............154................15 Dansha...........220..................220...............195................25;) DJackson........246.................246...............220................26 Filosophia Scandinavia...205...205.............187...............17 (Will be sleeved on the 30th November) Fit ..................290.................250.8..............235.8............15 GayleSBennett ....232.................201................189...............11 Good Luck everyone! =) Juliarh............303.6.................247..............225................22 Kgremmy........225..................221..............199................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Labrys............238..................208.................193...............15 Laylasmojo......242.................200.6.............185.............15.6 LilMissDiva........247...............239.8.............226.8..........13 Lisalu..............210..................137..............130.................7 livelovelaugh....236..................216................196...............20 Maddie............257.................167................147................20 merieri............240..................206...............190................16 Mini-Me...........203...................126..............125.............1.0 Mommy2Girls....275..................256.............240...............16 mp8btpc.........199...................160...............145...............15 pattimomof3NJ.....203.4..........183.4............170...............13.4 (start NY on an even number!) Pumpkin97....220...................150...............143...............7 (this is my goal for Jan 1 2011) Sleeve 4 me ...204...................173..............164...............9 Stacy160.........258..................174...............148...............16 StaySea........299...................299.................275.............24 twoboysandagirl..226..........212................199..............13(being sleeved 12/6)

That is so awesome. GREAT WORK!

Awesome. Enjoy the "real" food. Just don't get discouraged if it is harder than you expect at first. Take VERY small bites and give yourself time. You are officially a LOSER now!

Like I said, I was prancing around the dressing room. The Sales Lady thought I was CooCoo for sure!

Prayers have started. God be with you both.

Good for you ... we will definitely make room on the bench. You CAN do this & it will be life changing for you too!

It is hard to believe that one year ago I was researching surgeons and going between excited, scared, and denial that this surgery was going to work. It has been an amazing 10 months (today is my 10th month surgiversary)! Anyone considering this surgery - JUST DO IT!!!

You are looking soooooooooooooooooooo good. Yahoo!!!!!!

So, it's no secret on here that I'm a Black Friday Fan. Yesterday, we decided to go to the Outlet Mall around 3:00. We did some shopping & got some great deals. We were walking past Coldwater Creek and my husband suggested we go in. (Most items were 60-70% off lowest price!) So we did and I grabbed a few items in Small and a few things in Medium. Went to the dressing room and discovered, that everything I picked out was too big! My husband was a big help and kept running around the store finding smaller sizes. The Sales Woman gave me that "crazy girl" look - apparently, I was grinning from ear to ear and floating around the dressing room. I finally told her that I was an 18W in January and now wearing all 4's and 6's. I also shared about my surgery. She gave me an impulsive gigantic hug and almost started crying. So, I just had to share. I don't believe I wear 4's in most stores, but yesterday, I didn't care. My closet now has size 4 hanging in it. And by the way ... my husband had so much fun shopping with me, we bought over $200 worth of clothing and he didn't even blink an eye. I got 14 peices of clothes including dresses, skirts, vests, etc. I am so excited. Who ever thought the fat chick would need the smallest size a store sold??????? :)

Down 4.6 pounds total. 3.4 to go to make it to my New Year's Goal. Yahoo!

I think I still have curves (just no boobs or butt - nice little "pooch" though. I guess it's because I'm in my 40's that my percentile is so low.

I am so happy for you Maddie. Goal is just around the corner - is this an awesome tool or what? WE CAN FINALY BE SUCCESSFUL AT WEIGHTLOSS. YAHOO!!!!!!!

yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will be there for you!

My group is a mix of band, sleeve, ad ryn. With the stories of the banders and the struggles they go through, I am honestly surprised that they keep coming. I know I would feel defeated and not want to come hear of others doing well. I'm so glad I was able to get a sleeve.

Actually, it helps put things in perspective for me. I keep thinking that maybe I should go for 125 since I have a small frame & still have some "bad" areas. Though, I've heard from others that I may be mistaking fat for excess skin - not sure on that one. Definitely made me feel good today! It's a snow day here in Western Washington. I'm telecommuting in my sweats - LOVE IT!

OK ... this "may" quality for a NSV. I"m in the 10% percentile for height, weight, and age. WOW!!! Need to try the fun one next.

Nice job working that tool of yours!