When I had my surgery 7/16/10 I wore size 24W pants. Today I bought a pair of capris and a pair of jeans size 18. Those 18s are not loose, but I've worn much tighter clothes before! I thought about 16s but decided not to push it, lol.

So even though I haven't lost as much weight as I think I should, obviously *something* is working out right! ; D

What a GREAT DAY this has been!

That is awesome! Yayyy for you!

WOW! I am so proud of you. Feels great, doesn't it??? Just think ... those 18's will be falling off soon enough & you'll be looking at the 14's (and smaller)!!!!!!!!!!!

I sure hope so! A couple of obstacles have been thrown down my path, but I am determined to get past them. 1. This morning person is going to have to work overnights starting the 22nd, so that ought to be interesting. I'm telling myself it gives me better time to workout. 2. The Chantix I take is making me sick to my stomach no matter when I take it, so it's looking like either I give up Chantix and muscle through the rest of my smoking cessation or I keep puking up Water a couple of times a day. But honestly, that is the only thing about this surgery I am sad about! So, guess it's all good, right?

Thanks for the support. Guess I will stop being so reliant on what the scale says and just pay attention to what my body is saying! The last time I lost a lot of weight it took me a year to get to size 14...and now it's within sight so quickly. Simply amazing. Of course my torso hasn't lost as much as my waistline (I'm a lovely apple...always have been) but heck, I did buy a couple of tops 2 sizes smaller. Good enough for me right now!

I'm a not-narrow-in-the-middle hourglass. I had my surgery 2 days before you and was also in a 24W pant and I still cannot wear my 22's comfortably. I'm happy for you! Hope to be there soon too.

That is fantastic!! Around 3-4 weeks out I stalled on the scale but my clothes showed the reality. The scale began going down again soon enough and I can't believe the results! I am so happy for you! That is an amazing accomplishment, and you will find yourself "yippee-ing" out loud in the dressing room more often! If anyone looks at you weird when you come out, just smile knowing there are many more yipees to come!

This is absolutely fantastic for one month's time. I can't wait to be in your shoes. Keep up the good work and Congratulations.

Tracey

I'm a not-narrow-in-the-middle hourglass. I had my surgery 2 days before you and was also in a 24W pant and I still cannot wear my 22's comfortably. I'm happy for you! Hope to be there soon too.

Hang in there...you'll be there SOON!

Thanks Jamey...I'm not really caring about the scale right now but I'll be honest and say I do want to get to my goal weight, so there's not quite 90 lbs to lose. Better than what I started out at for sure!

tdov, I'm saving you a spot on the loser's bench!

Woot!! That must feel like a million dollars!! I am looking forward to shopping in a regular store! : )

Aw man, wish it were me, too. But congrats on those 18s. Don't get used to them!

Congrats!!

lol on the don't get used to size 18.

My closet is getting empty. Sorted and am giving away the clothes I absolutely cannot wear anymore. What a nice feeling this is!

Now if only I could get dh to go through his clothes, our closet might become manageable. HOW do we end up with so many clothes? :biggrin0: