Tears rolled down my cheeks in the dressing room when I went shopping today (fist time since surgery on 10/25). After having to try on a few medium shirts because the larges were too big and having to go back for size 12 jeans because I was swimming in the 14s, I couldn't em back. The first time I thought was maybe a fluke but after buying 3 medium shirts (some larges as well) and 3 size 12 jeans I had to just soak it in and realize that I haven't been this size since jr high. In just 9 weeks I've went from 18/20 and xl/xxl shirts to 12/14 and m/l shirts. It's so strange shopping in a store and having to skip the plus sizes and know that you don't have to try to squeeze into their biggest size and are able to shop the "normal" racks. Bring on 2013, I'm ready for my life back!

WTG! Don't buy too much! Pretty soon you will need 10s...then 8s....then 6s and so on.

I would never admit crying but I love being able to buy jeans that fit right. I wear western jeans and when I was big they looked like I had taken a dump in my pants and the pockets were way far apart.... Now I can buy jeans that look good with a shirt tucked in........

Keep up the good work... The more you lose the more you wanna shop!!!

How far out are you? I can't wait to wear non dumpy butt looking pants. I'm on my way though! Surgery was 12/19 and down 20 so far, 33 total!

Great post..can't wait for surgery! ! 2013 is MY YEAR!

I had my surgery 2/7/12 and have been at my size for 4 months. I started at 370 and was 350 the day if my surgery. I'm 244 now and have been for a while.... I lost fast but I was in reasonably good shape for a big guy.... I had to be able to pass fitness tests where I work...

I CAN'T WAIT to put on a pair of little jeans and shed some tears of joy!! Congrats!!!

That's excellent!!! I can image how u felt...

Thought I'd add some pics

Uh....You look....GREAT!!!!!! 2013 is going to be great year! Keep up the awesome job.

I would never admit crying but I love being able to buy jeans that fit right. I wear western jeans and when I was big they looked like I had taken a dump in my pants and the pockets were way far apart.... Now I can buy jeans that look good with a shirt tucked in........

Keep up the good work... The more you lose the more you wanna shop!!!

Dude... You look fabulous!!! I love seeing pics like this. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the fabulous job! Amazing... simply amazing!

Shopping is my NEW past time instead of eating!!!!!!!!! I LOVE it now and have some very stylish stuff! I feel like the old fun me and yes....2013 is going to be a good one!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your new sizes and Happy New Year!!!

I can't wait...congrats!

Dude... You look fabulous!!! I love seeing pics like this. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the fabulous job! Amazing... simply amazing!

No problem and thanks!!!