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Penni60

By Penni60, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Penni60    45

Penni60
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Thanks for all the compliments. I was afraid it looked worse that it really did. OH WELL! AT this point I am not much caring because it is a size 16/18. WHOO HOO!!

I might just wear this to my next Dr. Billy appt. LOL!!

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La_madam    20

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Penni..you look great!

Way to go girl!

16/18 WOO-HOO!!!!

Be careful not to get drool on it at your next appt w/ Dr. Billy :)

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DaisyGirl    0

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Wow! What a great feeling that must be for you.

I would have cried too!.lol

I think you look terrific in your very stylish work out clothing.

Keep up the great work.

Before you know it you will be shopping in all the " Normal people" Sections...

Amy

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Vera    7

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So Happy for you Penni!

Shopping is now fun and not a chore!

Yesterday we were driving home from Disneyland and we decided to stop for lunch on Sunset Blvd. Then kept driving through Beverly Hills and caught the 405 north. Low and behold I see Van Nuys and rolled down the window and yelled "Hey Penni" Did you hear me?? LOL. Billy looks at me strange as I explain that you live there...So you can say I think about you guys all the time.

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Penni60    45

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Low and behold I see Van Nuys and rolled down the window and yelled "Hey Penni" Did you hear me??

So that was that noise I heard. Actually I probably could have heard you. My back yard is literally the 405 freeway. I am so glad there is the sound wall up now. IT wasn't there when we first moved in. But I am so glad they put it up.

Pretty cool. You guys should have just gotten off at Sherman Way and dropped in. We were just around the corner from the 405.

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Penni60    45

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Thanks donali: IT feels really good to get in that size. I haven' t wore that for at least 30 years, so it feels really good.

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sassaay    1

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Hi Penni,

What a great accomplishment!!! It really boosts my motivation to try harder when I actually see results... either with weight loss or a wonderful NSV like this one.

You look so cute and ready to get busy with your workout... keep up the great job.:):D

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molynn    0

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Way to go Penni. You must be on cloud nine. I would have bought every color also. That is a great NSV. So...when is your next shopping trip for clothes.

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Penni60    45

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So...when is your next shopping trip for clothes.
I actually went yesterday to Avenue and got a size 14/16 and it fit. That would be 16/18 in Target size clothes.

I got lots of cool stuff for my Jamaica trip coming up. I am so excited to be heading to the island mon.

Thanks guys.

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Penni60    45

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I wish I could fit in your suitcase!
There isn't gonna be room for my clothes much less anyone or anything else. Not sure what I am gonna do about souveniors. Guess I will just have to get a carry on bag and bring them home that way. LOL!!!

I will be sure to post some pics when I return home.

Just as a teaser here is a pic of one of my previous trips. This is a pic of the ocean when we stopped along the side of the road for a fresh coconut. MMM MMM GOOD!!!!

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Penni60    45

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OOPS that pic is big. NOt sure how to resize it. I am sure there will be someone that can do it for me.

Here is a pic of me with braided hair almost two years ago.

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