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I just went shopping in my own closet. I've had friends who have lost weight before me and gave me tons of clothes in smaller sizes. I can finally fit into them! Went from a 26/28 down to a 20. :) I know that's still big, but I'm thrilled to have new clothes. I'm also thrilled to pass my larger sizes on to a friend who is starting her journey. There is so much power in knowing you'll never be that size again and never need those clothes.

Our daughter is getting married in June and when we went to get her dress alterations yesterday, she saw a Mother of the Bride dress she wanted me to try on. I got the size 24, doubting it would fit because those bridal shops always have size smaller than what the actual size is. I was FLOATING in the 24! I went to a 20 thinking, "I'll never get this on." But you know what? It fit! In fact, even that was a little large! I was thinking that being in a 16 for the wedding at the beginning of June would be a pipe dream. I'm actually thinking I could make it!

I was so excited I just had to share. I know other people have NSV's similar to this and everyone gets excited for them. It's just such a relief after all that time doubting that I really CAN do this. I really CAN lose weight. I really CAN be healthy. I really CAN fit into a 20!

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Hi rbtnin, I am so happy for you!!!! :lol: I will be having my surgery tomorrow and cant wait for this to happen to me, congrats!!!

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Such a good feeling!!!

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Totally awesome!!!!! Oh how exciting that must have been, with the size 24 hanging off of you! :)

You know what would be awesome? If you have to get a last-minute exchange for your dress... Or buy a new one... I try to remind myself that the expense of new clothes is "just money", and that the real win is needing new clothes in the first place!

How awesome that you have a chain of clothes going! I think that is so wonderful!! I used to be a size 20-24 (depending on cut/style) and I puffed up to a 30/32, lost enough to get size 28 stretch jeans.... Refused to buy more than one "nice" shirt because I was so depressed about my size and so miserable shopping.... I gave my friend ALL my 22/24 clothes except one favorite shirt... And donated a ton of 18/20 to a local women's shelter. I KNEW I was going to have surgery but I didn't want to "count my chickens"!

Well yesterday I went to a party/gathering and didn't want to wear my everyday Tshirt style... What did I have in my closet? My favorite 22/24 shirt which fit beautifully! Now I'm wondering if my friend will let me borrow my old stuff back!! LOL.

I am so amazed to hear about people who started around 28 like me and are getting down into the 18-20 range!! It's so exciting!

*hugs!!*

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I had the same thing..friend gave me clothes and I finally got into them..It feels awesome.

Just wait..in a few months you will be shopping in the misses section. Let us know when this happens and we will Celebrate with you.

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I am 4 weeks post op and can relate, I was wearing 26/28 pants and they were falling off. I am presently wearing 22 from the weekend and it feels so nice to see the numbers going down instead of up!

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Congrats to everyone getting back into those new clothes...the numbers will only get smaller.

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Great going! I can feel your excitement from here :) I hope that all goes well for your daughters wedding, and you have a fantastic day.

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I have a bag of clothes from highschool (When I was a solid 18), last time I checked they were still a little tight (I have been spoiled with stretchy jeans) I'm hoping this is the weekend I get my favorite sundress back and 2 pairs of jeans. Right now I'm wearing like a 18/20-20 so we'll see what happens.

Congrats on fitting into that dress (and it being big!) I know that must have felt great!

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