So this morning I was looking in my closet trying to figure out what to wear to work when I saw "the dress." I bought "the dress" back in March for my birthday from Old Navy (I bought it online). When it came in, it didn't fit. Not, just barely didn't fit, but like really didn't fit. I had to un-button all the buttons to get it over my head, the elastic band around the middle was stretched out all the way, and then I could only re-button about 2 of the buttons and they weren't attractively buttoned either; don't even get me started on how the sleeves fit. I never returned it, it just sat in a bag at the back of the closet (eventually I hung it up).

Well, this morning, I saw it hanging there, and there weren't any other clothes that I really wanted to wear this morning, and so I thought I would just see how it's fitting, knowing that I had other dresses I could quickly put on when it didn't fit. I undid all the buttons, stretched out the band as far as it would go, pulled it over my head, and began to button. Then I realized that it fit. The waist was cinched. The buttons buttoned. The sleeves were loose. The chest of the dress was loose. I began to tear up. I ran to the mirror to see what it looked liked and it looked great! I couldn't believe it. I know I had the surgery to better my life, but this part is definitely nice too.

Wooohoo!! Congratulations girl! You look adorable

So awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!

@ Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!

Awesome story !!! Thank you for sharing !!! I'm taking my kids to Hawaii for Xmas in 93 days and so excited to fit into some cute things for the holidays !!! I love these stories !!!

Awesome story and such a cute dress!! I absolutely love Old Navy. They were always one place you could get 'fat clothes' that didn't make you look old and frumpy, plus they carried long pants in plus sizes. I am however looking forward to shopping in other places as well!

Keep up the great work and enjoy those dresses!!

@@leanne1126 Yes! I am so grateful for their Long pants, and my mom is grateful for their Short pants. Not everyone is the same height and has the same inseam.

score! for me, fitting clothes is almost more fun than watching the scale. almost lol

That. Is when you know it's all worth it! congratulations!

Love that dress! Keep up the good work!

That's great!

What a victory!

Way to go

Awesome! Love the smile! Looking good!

Love the NSV

Beautiful picture and great progress. Keep up the good work!