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With no support mine look like tube socks with nickels at the bottom. Before losing weight they were probably a 44F/G. Now they are a 34/36 C/D. My only saving grace is that they look fantastic in a VS sports bra (those are the only bras I wear) so I don't feel an urgent need to get them done.

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Hello!
I am in Southern California, Los Angeles to be exact. I had the sleeve done on 7/6.

My goal was also a size 10... I am currently a size 6. I would be extra pissed if I bought a bunch of clothes that I could no longer fit. I personally wore clothes until they were literally falling off of me then I would go to Good Will and buy a pair or 2 of jeans that fit. If I had an event to go to that required me to look nice, I would buy something from the mall. When my weight loss seemed to stabilize/I didn't want to get any smaller is when I went out and actually started shopping.

My goal was also a size 10... I am currently a size 6. I would be extra pissed if I bought a bunch of clothes that I could no longer fit. I personally wore clothes until they were literally falling off of me then I would go to Good Will and buy a pair or 2 of jeans that fit. If I had an event to go to that required me to look nice, I would buy something from the mall. When my weight loss seemed to stabilize/I didn't want to get any smaller is when I went out and actually started shopping.

Congrats! I know how embarrassing and self conscious this can make you feel.
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I have lost about half of the total amount of hair I had on my head. It was extremely thick now it's probably a normal amount. It happened pretty evenly all over and it has definitely slowed and I even noticed some new sod coming in on the fairway (I have lots of new little strands sticking out). If it got any worse I would have gotten a wig and went on my merry way, because hair will grow back but for the first time in probably 10 or 15 years I am not overweight.

You for sure don't even look like the same person. Congrats to you!!! You look amazing.

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

You for sure don't even look like the same person. Congrats to you!!! You look amazing.

lol.. just saying!

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

These bad boys are sitting on my lap. I went from a 44F or G to a VS 36C.
If I dare step out of the house without a bra I will most likely be captured, tagged, and released back into the wild.

I was a 42 or 44D. I'm now a 34 Long.

I'm not sure that these were goals, but things that surprised me.
Jewelry - had to get a new Pandora Bracelet for my charms because all of mine were the biggest ones they make and no longer fit. When she fit me this weekend she said that my new bracelet is the standard size. Pretty cool. My ring size has gone down two sizes. I still have fat fingers wearing a size 8, but much better than the size 10. Necklaces are too long. At least I could add extenders, but haven't figured out how to make them shorter.
Shoes - have to get rid of most of my shoes. Flip flops were flying off my feet when I walked. My wide calf boots are now way too wide. They were really expensive too. Even my pumps seem to be too big now.
I can now reach a light switch in my kitchen for the under cabinet lighting. Before I had to use a spoon to reach it. I never even realized this was because I was too fat and the counter was in the way.
The room between me and the steering wheel and the table in booths is amazing. I really didn't realize how uncomfortable I was before. I'll be on a plane in a couple of weeks so can't wait to see how the seat belt fits.

I want to be able to wear boots that go over my calves. I want to wear converse without my feet killing me from the no arch support. I want to be comfortable in public transit and planes and fit in seats with extra room. I want to be able to comfortably cuddle on the couch with the boy. I want to feel like a trophy girlfriend instead of being ashamed to meet his friends.
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I have a ton of off the wall NSV's. LOL
-I want to be able to walk on my boyfriends back when he ask me to. He is an electrician so he comes home wanting me to walk on his back all the time but I refuse to do so because I am afraid I will break him. LMAO, SO, I want to get to a point where I am not afraid to do it.
-I want my boyfriend to be able to pick me up again. I mean...He can...but I won't let him.
-I want my legs to fit better in my mud boots so when we go mudding on our RZR I can wear them without them cutting off my circulation.
-I want to look hot in my work uniform. Not for any guys....jut for myself. I want to walk around confident like I use to be.
Just little odd things like that. I am sure I have much more because I randomly think of them through out the day. 40 more days until my surgery! Patience is not a virtue I was given apparently. LOL

So most people want to be more mobile, healthier as non scale . I want those too. But I realize I also have some stage non scale goals.
M want to be able to wear converse all stars again. I used to love them, but as my feet got fatter, and I got heavier I had to get other shoes. I miss my chuck's.
My jewelry. Over the years my husband has gotten me several very nice, very expensive necklaces that I never wear because they exaggerated how fat my neck is.
What weird non scale goals do you have?
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First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I have no advice because I have never been in that situation but I do want to say you have admitted your mistakes and your substance issues, there is NO shame in that. You are acknowledging it and that is one step closer in correcting it. Good luck and I wish you nothing but success!

First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I have no advice because I have never been in that situation but I do want to say you have admitted your mistakes and your substance issues, there is NO shame in that. You are acknowledging it and that is one step closer in correcting it. Good luck and I wish you nothing but success!

Omg bp peeps i did the impossible i went from my highest weight down to 1 pound below my starting weight in one month holy smokes im just in shock
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