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2biglamb    65

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Almost 4 weeks post op my favourite yoga pants keep slipping off! I tried on an almost new jacket that I had not worn in years and viola it fit!!! Even though the scale is not reflecting big numbers I went from a 22 jacket to a 16/18! This morning I told my husband I need lots of moola for some plastics! Lol! I better start saving!

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JeanaLuvsKisses    110

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Remember the song "Pants On The Ground", written about looking like a fool when people wear their pants so big that they show their unmentionables? Well I wear a lot of skirts so today I found myself singing "Skirts On The Ground". It wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for the fact that my unmentionables are falling down too. AWKWARD!

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terry1118    1,274

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Remember the song "Pants On The Ground", written about looking like a fool when people wear their pants so big that they show their unmentionables? Well I wear a lot of skirts so today I found myself singing "Skirts On The Ground". It wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for the fact that my unmentionables are falling down too. AWKWARD!

I lost my wedding ring because my pants were falling down. I was wearing work gloves and couldn't get a grip on my pants with the bulky gloves. When I yanked off my glove my ring came off with it and flew out into my yard. I found it later, but it was all the fault of my falling britches! Lol

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kparadisek    115

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People at work keep coming up to me talking about how much weight I lost. One lady told me that I'm dropping pounds so much she afraid they might fall on her! Lol! The guy today told me that I dress so nice! And wanted to know did I do fashion shows! I'm like thanks! Really though I can only see the difference when I take pics and then I don't believe it's me! The new wardrobe and smaller clothes are the only indicator as I rarely get on the scale! I'm loving this journey!

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terry1118    1,274

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I still look at my clothes and think "No way does that fit me!"... and it does. I washed my size 8 jeans a couple days ago and was sure I shrunk them when I held them up looked at them. They looked so tiny! But nope! They still fit! :-)

I threw a bunch of size 10 work pants in the wash last night to TRY to shrink them so they'll fit again. Lol

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kparadisek    115

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I still look at my clothes and think "No way does that fit me!"... and it does. I washed my size 8 jeans a couple days ago and was sure I shrunk them when I held them up looked at them. They looked so tiny! But nope! They still fit! :-) I threw a bunch of size 10 work pants in the wash last night to TRY to shrink them so they'll fit again. Lol

I can't wait to wear a size 8/10!

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terry1118    1,274

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By seven months out I was down 100lbs and in a size10. After a long stall I lost 10 more pounds and am in a size 8. I'm 9 1/2 months out now. :-)

You'll get there. Follow your program as close as you can and it'll happen. :-)

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zuzuspetal8    41

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Anyone else noticing a change in how they buy clothing? I was an avid shopper when I was obese. Now everything fits, I mean everything. So I've realized I used to just buy whatever actually FIT well, not whether it looked good or I really liked it. Because it was rare to find a decent fit, I just bought whatever fit.

Now I am sooooo picky! Everything fits, so I don't NEED to get anything if I don't absolutely love it! And I know that if I don't buy something, there will always be something else to wear because EVERYTHING FITS.

I cannot tell you how empowering this is.

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Getting-used-to-new-me    119

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Anyone else noticing a change in how they buy clothing? I was an avid shopper when I was obese. Now everything fits, I mean everything. So I've realized I used to just buy whatever actually FIT well, not whether it looked good or I really liked it. Because it was rare to find a decent fit, I just bought whatever fit.

Now I am sooooo picky! Everything fits, so I don't NEED to get anything if I don't absolutely love it! And I know that if I don't buy something, there will always be something else to wear because EVERYTHING FITS.

I cannot tell you how empowering this is.

I agree! It IS empowering, even for a guy! I was just talking about this with my wife last night. I used to buy clothes that were okay, but mostly if they seemed to fit. Now I can buy clothes like I used to. And I'm saving money by not having to buy in the extended sizes.

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bloreorbust    286

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Anyone else noticing a change in how they buy clothing? I was an avid shopper when I was obese. Now everything fits, I mean everything. So I've realized I used to just buy whatever actually FIT well, not whether it looked good or I really liked it. Because it was rare to find a decent fit, I just bought whatever fit.

Now I am sooooo picky! Everything fits, so I don't NEED to get anything if I don't absolutely love it! And I know that if I don't buy something, there will always be something else to wear because EVERYTHING FITS.

I cannot tell you how empowering this is.

I'd have to say I'm in an inbetween phase. Lots more fits, but my body looks weird in most of the stuff I try on. Can't explain it, but I do wonder if it is partly in my head.

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Tgarden    76

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Oh my goodness, I am crying and laughing at all of these!! And aren't these victories really the best? I know the scale has its own story to tell us, but it is life we should learn our lessons from. I can't wait to be able to add to this wonderful list! Three more weeks until surgery. Blessings to all of you, and I can only imagine how many more NSVs you have all had since this thread began!! Yahoo to You!! :D

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chrystine    42

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That is very kind of you, remembering about the booth. I had been seriously overweight for about 2 years before my husband could remember to ask if we could have a table in restaurants. He didn't mean anything by it, he has never said one hurtful thing, just forgets.

I have become very aware and sensitive to people I am close to who still struggle with these issues. My brother and my best friend are both considerably overweight. When I'm out with either one of them I make an effort to ask for a table instead of a booth so they'll be more comfortable. I remember what it was like to not fit in a booth!

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chrystine    42

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Good for you :)! Can't wait for that feeling! :rolleyes:

I still look at my clothes and think "No way does that fit me!"... and it does. I washed my size 8 jeans a couple days ago and was sure I shrunk them when I held them up looked at them. They looked so tiny! But nope! They still fit! :-) I threw a bunch of size 10 work pants in the wash last night to TRY to shrink them so they'll fit again. Lol


I can't wait to wear a size 8/10!

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DebbieG    262

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I still look at my clothes and think "No way does that fit me!"... and it does. I washed my size 8 jeans a couple days ago and was sure I shrunk them when I held them up looked at them. They looked so tiny! But nope! They still fit! :-)

I threw a bunch of size 10 work pants in the wash last night to TRY to shrink them so they'll fit again. Lol

Tell me about it. I'm now in a size 6 from a size 22! Its crazy. I look at these size 6 clothes and think, no way! But I'm actually a size 6. Just incredible. Our mind hasn't caught up yet. It's a wonderful feeling.

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kraney    219

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Tell me about it. I'm now in a size 6 from a size 22! Its crazy. I look at these size 6 clothes and think, no way! But I'm actually a size 6. Just incredible. Our mind hasn't caught up yet. It's a wonderful feeling.

I do the same thing!! I've gone from a super tight size 18 to a size 0! Every time I go to put them on I think there is no way that is going to fit, but then they do!

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