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Sizing is sooooo stupid. I have lost 83 lbs and wore a 24-26 now I wear 14-16. Must try on everything because sizes at one store are so different from one to another. I so want a pair of regular jeans. I have never worn jeans with a zipper because of my weight. Asked all my DIL's yesterday where to go and what to look for. They said to be prepared to try on many pairs and the sizes can vary 3 sizes. It is not you. They have made clothing bigger and marked with smaller sizes. When I weighed 140 many moons ago I wore a 14 in pants. Now I weigh 190 and have bought some 14's that fit. What gives? Just go shopping and try on what you think will fit and go from there.

Very pretty. You have done excellent.

So enjoy your blogs. Keep em coming.

This is the time of the first of many stalls. Just keep following your plan and hide the scale.

Thank you, now I can read your post and you look great.

Aren't you on a PPI? I had to sign a paper before surgery that I would probably have acid reflux after surgery and I do. I am 9 months out and occasionally stop the pill to see if it is gone and within 2 days I have to take it again.

The veggies you chose are ones very hard to digest. Are they on your food plan this early out? Keep things very soft and easy to digest. Your stomach is not healed at the earliest 6 weeks.

Glad everything is going so well for you. You are almost there. Congrats on all the weight loss before surgery.

You are doing great, keep up the good work.

Take a deep breath. Don't think about the procedure itself. Just think about the weight you will loose in the next few months. You are so young and pretty. Think about all the things you are doing this for. You must have many reasons. Best of luck and keep in touch with us all.

Same thing happened to me and oh my stomach looked like the Himalaya Mountain Range. It was very scary. I gained 15 lbs.

I had no sugar free anything when I was a kid. I am older than dirt. But I do remember Tab and Fresca later on in my life.

Keep us informed of your progress . You will be surprised at how fast the weight comes off that first few months. It is unbelievable. I am 8 months out and it is hard for me to believe when I look in the mirror. Best of luck on your journey.

Love the picture. You are a hoot!

Just load the car. I see your surgery is coming up soon. These clothes won't fit you after the first 2 months. Shopping is so fun after. I gave over 100 lbs to st Vincent DePaul and started afresh. Now I am outgrowing some of the newer things and had to buy smaller again. Just enjoy the trip. I also am tight but I still got rid of everything and started over. I will never be in those large sizes again. Have fun, it is a once in a life time experience.

I like the shamu/flipper analogy!

I like the shamu/flipper analogy!

You should. Fit but it will be tight. I weighed 275 and am 5'5". It was always very tight for me. Now at 201 I have plenty of room. You will need an extension for the seatbelt. Ask for one when you board the plane. Also try to get an isle seat. That way you have more shoulder room. Last time I flew I took a picture on the plant holding up the seatbelt showing that I had 3 inches overhang.

Are these whey protein isolate? That is what I was told to drink because we can't process the regular protein drinks. I don't know why.

I now shop in the regular womens dept. I never realized all the choices you have when you are XL and smaller. Been in the plus size dept for 44 years. So this is so new and fun.

Great job. The belly is disappearing.

Congratulations, what an accomplishment. You must feel fantastic. I also struggle with the last 7 lbs to get to onederland. I hope to succeed soon.

You are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work.

Shopping in the reg woman's dept is my favorite pastime. Never knew how much variety the normal size woman had.

Have any more outings planned? Don't forget to tell us the story. I so enjoy your stories!!!