Hi, everyone! My name is Allie and my journey is getting underway. I was approved by insurance in early April but chose to wait to have my surgery in July because I work at a public school and have the summer off to recuperate and have some time to get used to my new way of life. My surgery is scheduled for July 6th and the wait has been agonizing. I have a few more appointments, nutritional counseling sessions and my pre-op appointment with my surgeon, and then it's time!

Today I went to the mall because I needed a few more warm-weather shirts to get me through the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. As I was making my way through the 2X shirts in the Women's Department, it dawned on me that this might be the last time I ever have to buy plus-sized clothes. I actually got a little misty at the thought! I walked around dress department (non-plus-size) and thought about the fact that some of those dresses might look fantastic on me in the upcoming months, what an amazing feeling! The idea that I might love shopping one day is incredibly exciting.

Anyway, wanted to start sharing my journey with you. I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you and helping support you all. Thanks for sharing this journey with me!

Thanks for sharing this. I smiled -- have been buying special clothes since I was labeled a "super husky" as a little kid... I had my bypass on April 20, and have gone from 52 waist to 48 waist, lost 50# already in six weeks. I predict that I will walk into a regular clothing store and buy my first non-fat guy clothing in about August... that will be the greatest day for me!!! I already think about it... I know it will be a XL Long T-shirt, I am quite the rural fashion plate! Ha.

You will buy those skinny clothes!!!

RuxieGirl,

I made the decision in April, but I have to wait until mid August. I too can't wait!

I also have to wait for surgery, mine is in August. Preparing myself mentally has been my initial game plan. Super excited for you!