i cannot believe it... went shopping at the Avenue today and just for kicks tried on an 18/20 shirt ... it fit!!

yes yes yes, it is snug in the chest area and you can see my 'top tummy', but i dont care. i wore it tonight.

i am soooo disproportionate in my sizes. top is 18/20, jeans are 26. ICK!

but i am not complaining one bit. 6 months ago, i was too big to even shop at the Avenue ... and soon i will hopefully not be able to shop there because the clothes are too big.

attached is a pic of me and my DD.

What an exciting and amazing NSV!!!

I love the pic!

That is so great! Congrats! I too love the pic, your dd is a darling. I know the proportion issue, I am a 22/24 on top and a 26 on bottom, I have not changed shirt sizes for the last 3 pant sizes! It is slowly getting better. I think once my pant size meets up with my shirt size they will stay similar the rest of the way down, at least I hope they do!

I always envy you pears..... no but little legs and a big apple top for me!

Losing just me I think you are so sweet and I love to see your progress! Way to go! Your daughter is friggin adorable!!!!!!!!!

Could your smile be any bigger?!?! Congrats! You look GREAT!

I'm happy for you. It's such a great feeling to fit into something that you once could not.

Losing me,

We have talked a few times, and I have always been impressed with your attitude and desire. You look amazing.... you should be sooo proud!!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/184/179

Congrats to you! That's a great NSV!

That is a fabulous NSV! You look great and I can tell by your smile that you obviously are feeling fantastic as well. Congratulations!! :biggrin1:

Woo Hoo:) :clap2: You look Great and doing such a fantastic job at this, your fellow pear friend! Sunnysea

That is such an incredible feeling that you have in the dressing room ,isn't it? You feel like hollering it out for the whole store to hear.

It is truly a "high" and I am happy for you.

Yes, you dd is so CUTE and you should be so proud of her. Be proud of yourself for getting healthier for you and your family.

your band sister,

edie

Wow, Congrats!!!

& Yes, yes..Your DD is so adorable!

Congratulations! Isn't it the greatest feeling? Don't worry about the size differences, they'll all come together. I went into Walmart to get my Special K Protein Water, and walked past the 'clearance' of shirts on the shelves (heck! Walmart has some CUTE clothes!!!) Anyway, I bought myself 2 (XL) sweaters for $4, and 4 (XL) long sleeve t's for $3...as my 1x's are just big now. I'm at a standstill until I get a fill, but knowing I can buy and wear smaller sizes makes me feel so great. And to have a woman at work say 'So just HOW MUCH HAVE you lost anyway?? Wow...felt like it came out of now where. I was banded in January and have no fill; so I'm eating 'regular'...no restriction. **well...in my mind I have none, but no way am I eating the way I did before.

Again, congratulations..you look so happy - and you should be!

You should be so proud of yourself! You are amazing and you look so happy!!! I know it's frustrating now about the clothes, but it will all come together.

I will be banded on May 22, and you are certainly an inspiration to me!

Keep up the good work!

Cheers!

thanks so much for your responses guys ... i really appreciate the support i have found here.

YAY YAY YAY!!! You look amazing. Congratulations!!!!!