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I love a bargain and yes although at this time Lane Bryant is one of my favorite stores I look forward to not spending the what I spend now.

That is exactly what I will do. I am going to purchase something I love in a smaller size and set that as one of my goals. Thanks

I love to shop but I do not like wasting money at all!!!

I can not wait to buy a pair of Levi Jeans. That is super exciting!

Thank you. I will continue working on my mindset. It is hard coming to terms with it. I have been chubby since middle school and this is quite an adjustment to prepare for.

Thanks for this advice. I will take my time. By the way I love thrift stores you always find some hidden gems there.

Many prayers coming your way for a speedy recovery!

Thank you for the suggestion. After the sleeve did you have issue with changing your shopping mindset from plus sizes to normal sizes?

Ok Ladies I need some help. I love love love love to shop! On a recent shopping trip for some necessities for my 2 boys I decided that I will pick up some items for my post-surgery weight loss. I was looking to buy some clothes from a size 24 down to a 16. Just a few items nothing serious. As I was skimming through the smaller sizes I could not wrap my mind around that I may possibly be in those size 20, 18, or 16 pants and found myself so stressed out that I said forget it and just purchased some summer items in my now size 24. Once I arrived home I was down in the dumps about not being able to wrap my mind around purchasing smaller clothing. Have any of you ladies ever had this happen? If so, how can I get past this? Please inform me if I am jumping the gun on shopping as I will not be sleeved until Sept. 23. Thanks for the advice, Rashaun

Excellent!! Looking great there lady.

Good Luck to you!!

Prayers and wonderful thoughts are with you.

I am not sleeved just yet and I can not wait to meet you on the bench. However lots of luck to you and get tons of rest.

You look great!! Keep it up!

Name calling is a form of Abuse! You are worthy of so much more.

Congrats on your decision to make a change! Welcome to VST Sleeve Sister.

I absolutely Love this post. I have not been sleeved yet, but thanks for this post.

Thanks! I started drinking 2 shakes a day with a low fat dinner and stepped up my exercise. Getting my mind right before surgery day.

Yes two. I use a body magic and top it with a Marilyn Monroe waist girdle. Crazy! I can not wait until I won't need anything.

I love Love love body-con dresses but my stomach prevents me from wearing them without two girdles. Ouch!!

I am the same way. My patience is shot!

Work that sleeve Lady!! Awesome job.

Best wishes to you also. God has a reason for every situation! I will keep you in my prayers.

Congrats on your 50lbs lost. You keep up the awesome work and I look forward to joining you on the other side of the sleeve.