greensleeve

Down 55 lbs. from my highest weight - now, at 233, I can: ride rides at Legoland with my son comfortably, go to the pool and not feel embarrassed, cross my legs (!!!), climb stairs with ease (up and down), go shopping or work all day without feeling like I am going to die. No more knee pain, foot pain, swollen legs, feet and ankles! So happy and so looking forward to even more NSVs!! I need to edit my stats and ticker - very out of date!

I think if you have a strong marriage it's just going to make it stronger. If you are with someone you settled for because you were overweight, or if your mate is very jealous, or if your mate is only attracted to big people, you are going to have issues.
Fortunately I married someone who is supportive and loves me no matter what. If anything this has made us closer, because I can trust that when I'm vulnerable he is still there for me and takes care of the things I can't.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

I find it odd that you have only made one post and it sounded like an advertisement for MNS.

Having fun now... Check out these boots that I can get over my calves... And my size six skinny jeans!!!
date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I did take a few pics, I'm a little wary of posting pics that ID me due to a couple of stalking psychos but here's my butt. Lol.

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I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

There's also Freecycle and Craigslist. You can list things as being on the curb and people just go pick it up.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

The first is a few days after surgery.

Over this weekend I have done some shopping. Tops in size medium and two size small. Nice to able to shop in those sizes because there is so much more variety than in plus sizes. Also took in some clothes that were too big. Great weekend. I am 23 lbs to goal weight so maybe one more round of mending and shopping before I stabilize.

My surgery was 3/12/14 I started my journey at 331 iam now 249 that's 82 flipping pounds! I've been miserable I won't lie but it's so worth it to be !

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Through this forum, I met a local girl who had her WLS about 2-3 months after me. Every month or so I'd pass clothes on to her that no longer fit me. She was temporarily unemployed and it helped her transition through the sizes w/minimum expense. I was glad it helped someone I knew.
You can organize a clothing swap with other weight loss patients, place gently used clothing in a consignment shop, donate them to a shelter, pass them on to friends or family, or even have them picked up at your house (Big Sisters in RI will do pickups).

I think it works for some people, but for people who have true food issues and have a lot to lose, it isn't right for them.
But everyone is different.
I hate that it constantly changes. I was doing well on it until they changed everything. I hate that it is mainly just a money maker and that they have to keep changing it so you have to go out and buy all new cookbooks, calculators, etc.
I also felt like my leader wasn't very helpful and that the people I was in group with were pretty addicted to food but that was never a topic.

The first is a few days after surgery.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

Looking at the first pictures is painful. And that was after I lost fifteen pounds. It is just so unreal.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

I did take a few pics, I'm a little wary of posting pics that ID me due to a couple of stalking psychos but here's my butt. Lol.

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All my old clothes are boxed up for the local shelter/resale shop. I'm at three boxes now, and soon to be more. I already went shopping in my attic and pulled down a bunch of clothes I haven't fit into in years. All but two or three of the tops fit (and fit well), so I'm looking forward to putting those into the boxes and sending them away.

Congrats, Greensleeve! I will be so happy when I can fit into a 16. That might even make me take a photo, which I avoid like crazy. I did discover a few size 18s in my closet recently (clutter city) but I'm sure the 16's are long gone. My last straw before my decision to get the $ for the surgery is that if I gain anymore weight I wouldn't be able to get clothes from a normal store. I guess I'd have to buy them online. No more Macy's. I feel stupid that I bought 3 shirts size L recently in anticipation of being able to wear them (so cute & on sale-but still putting the cart before the horse). There is a plus size resale store that I will sell my good stuff to & whatever I can't sell goes to the women's shelter. Here's to smaller sizes!

Why would you throw away clothes?

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.