I usually don't post much, but I do read the wonderful things so many of you share on this site. However, today...I want to share my mini victory. I had lapband surgery back in Mar. 2007. I was hoping this would help with losing the weight I needed to lose. Well, 6 yrs. later (after 4 yrs. of band problems) I was able to have my band removed and a revision to a VSG on 5/20/13. When I began this leg of the weightloss journey, many folks I knew asked "what size" I wanted to be and I usually told them I didn't really know because the lowest size I can remember ever being with a "woman's body" (boobs & butt) was a size 14. So, today I offically (and comfortably) wore a size 12 to church! I know I'm only 6 mos. into this, but I just had to share with someone that would understand how huge (pun intended) this would feel. Thanks for all the encouragement so many of you provide to those of us that tend to lurk more than participate in the discussions.

Thanks,

Annette

HW: 248

SW: 218

CW: 165

(Pics: Black shirt--HW(2007), White shirt--2 days before surgery(May), Full length--current)

Edited December 9, 201312 yr by slikchik10

Congrats to you!..I can fully understand. I was sleeved on Aug. 26th of this year. I wore 24W bottoms and 3x tops. I now proudly wear size 14 bottoms and xl tops. Two weeks ago I went to the mall and stopped at Christopher and Banks thinking some day I'll fit into their clothes (they don't sell plus size). I walked out of there with a pair of jeans, a shirt and a jacket that all fit. I couldn't believe it. I haven't been a size 14 in over 10 years.

you should be proud of yourself girl..You look awesome...Congrats on your wonderful success....You should brag and with rights as well...dang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look amazing!!

Oh my goodness, brag away girlfriend! You look fabulous, have achieved a major victory and deserve to be proud. Way to go!!

Omg, what a transformation in only 6 months - you look fantastic!

Oh my goodness!! So much success in only 6 months! That's great!

Good for you! Can't wait to get there myself

don't post much, but I do read the wonderful things so many of you share on this site.

Annette

so whats the big deal??

you've lost a bunch of weight

wearing a size 12

you look great, fabulous

terrific pics

whats the big commotion???

all the above reasons and more

wonderful, wonderful bud

keep up the good job

i know you will

how about making more posts - i can tell I/we would like to hear/get more of your wisdom

kathy

congrats

Edited December 9, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

That's awesome! You have every right to brag on yourself!

Wow, you look wonderful!!! It's absolutely NOT bragging...it's celebrating!! Congrats to you!