So, I finally broke down today and went shopping for some clothes. Specifically, I was looking for jeans, work pants, undies, and a couple of tops. I've floated through six different Goodwill stores, but hadn't found anything in an 18 I even wanted to try on, much less buy, even at discount prices. So, today I went to the Outlet Mall near my house.

I tried on several pairs of size 18 pants and jeans, but they all fit way too loose in the seat area, although they were comfortable at the waist. Finally, the saleslady suggested that I go down a size to 16s... and they fit. The waist is a hair tight, but they fit perfectly in the butt/thighs. That was the jeans! For work pants, she brought me a 16W and that fit perfectly as well!

So I totally skipped 18's!! Even better, I bought undies in a size 14. I bought 5 pairs because I know this size won't last long and the 14 is a perfect fit. I've always bought one size smaller than my pants in the brand I prefer (Cacique) and it was the right choice today as well!

So, from a 24/26 pre-op to a 16 today. I think I'll happy dance a little bit! Join in, please!!!

It's pretty hot, but I'm dancin' away for you in here Texas!

G.

Thanks, Giselle! BTW, speaking of hot, I'm having honest to goodness hot flashes for the last three days, alternating with cold chills. I have dressed and undressed so many times today that I finally put on my thinnest dress and put my bathrobe on my chair behind me so I can just pull it on when I get cold. The cold doesn't last long either! Whew! I hope it's menopause and not some kind of bug!

Great job! How far out are you?

I'm 8 days shy of 11 months post-op. And, I feel like a million dollars AND change!

Lissa I'm dancing for you here in the west coast yay

Wow you go girl!!! I am dancing for you!

Oh yeah, that will be me in my belly dancing outfit in the future

That is awesome!

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I'm not a dancer right now but I will try. I bet you look great and what a great experience. Trying on clothes in a smaller size, can't wait till that happens to me.

WOW Lissa!!!! That totally rocks. I am so happy for you. I think you really should go out dancing

yay!

total nvs!

Doing the happy dance with you...it's great exercise!! Congratulations!!

Shimmying along here in N'awlins, too, dawlin! Congratulations!!

Yahhhh congratulations! That's wicked. You must feel unreal! Yah

hi lissa

you have worked so hard - exercising, eating, keeping track of food w/MPS doing everything right with your sleeve.

we've all had are stalls, and you continuosly still come out on the other side "running" towards success

enjoy shopping

congrats

kathy