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So this may sound silly but I walked into Old Navy and walked out with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a new shirt. I have to say I teared up in the middle of the mall. The hubs just smiled and hugged me. It was greatness. I haven't ever got to buy something for me once there. It was awesome.

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That's awesome! I'm 2 days post op and grabbing onto every positive thread on this site! This is so hard but I hope it's worth it!

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Very much worth it. When you can walk into say JC Penneys and not have to go to plus size section, it is all worth it.

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Hey that's great! You go girl! I can't wait till I can do that. it's been so long since I've had a nice pair of jeans. I was sleeved on March 6, 2014. I'm just a little over a week post-op. Congrats!

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I haven't shopped in anything other than plus size in???????? I can't really remember! I was a 14/16 in high school. I'm 45. I got down to 190 when I was 24 and could wear a 12/14. But I can't even imagine walking into any store and just choosing! It's got to feel good. Sp I'll sit and sip and try to maintain Faith. How far out are you?

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I was sleeved Oct 7, 2014..54 pounds down and waiting patiently to lose 2 more pounds so I can enter Onederland....then there is gonna be a party....of protein...LOL

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I was sleeved May 8th 2013, and I am glad to say I will NEVER shop for myself at Lane Bryant again! Don't get me wrong, I loved being able to go in and shop and not feel like everyone was staring at me, or having a super tiny sales associate look down her nose at me, but I'm also glad to not have to pay $30 for a tank top ever again. Oh, and for some inspiration, when they have their annual sale, Victoria Secrets panties are not too crazy priced, and they are soo super cute. I went in and asked for a med, and the sales girl told me I looked more like a small, guess what? She was right. :) The effort you put out there is so totally worth it, work your sleeves for everything they have, and you will love the results!

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I have to say I did walk in Lane Bryant today and turned around and walked right back out. That alone was awesome. Unfortunately my upper half is still on the border line as I have the boobs from hell and shoulders of a right tackle but that too will get better...Had no clue there was such a thing as a 1X.

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boyfriend jeans and a new shirt

hey tex,

your success doesn't sound silly at all :)

shopping/new sizes is one of the greatest NSV's you/me/we all have :)

nothing like going into a store (ie JC Penny's) and buying "normal" size clothes

not having to buy plus sizes (where i used to live :blink: )

you're soooooooo close to onderland :)

i'm getting goose bumps for you ;)

keep up the good job :)

kathy

congrats

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Thank you grammy...I take it slowly as you can see from my weight loss..but it's a baby step toward the big prize. Long term...I am there for my beautiful grand babies. And I am healthy. I was told today by a fav waiter we have at Denny's that he would have never thought I was 50...I offered to adopt him...LOL

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I had that thought when I was shopping for my daughter at old navy... HEY SOMEDAY I might get to shop for ME here!? What will I do?! I will have to figure out "my style", which won't just be whatever LB and Avenue have on clearance!

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well done - its an awesome feeling! :)

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Thank you all. And then the hubs tells me he bought me a 50.00 gift card to Old Navy. Happy dance. Lol

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oooooops



double post



:angry: :angry:

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hubs bought me a 50.00 gift card to Old Navy.

tex

sounds like you've got a keeper their!!! :)

he's very supportive, happy for you

and generous too!!! :)

keep up the good job :)

kathy

congrats

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