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My sister and I were sleeved together in July, and I must say, it is one if the best decisions we've ever made! From the moment we went to our initial consult, everything fell into place! The time between our initial consult, May 13, to surgery was only two months, and the only reason it was even that long was due to finding openings on the calendar to have our EGDs and surgeries done. We couldn't have asked for the process to go smoother.

Now five months post-op, we are reaping the benefits of WLS. We've done some shopping here and there since being sleeved, but the other day, we went on what we consider our first shopping trip. It was both exciting and emotional. My sister was literally in tears. We were both trying on Misses sizes. It felt great! No more plus size clothing for us. No more paying more for clothing because it's plus size. No more limitations due to size. No more frumpy simply because it's plus size. No more!

We've looked at pictures of ourselves from before, and it is unbelievable. We have often said that we can't believe we allowed ourselves to get that far gone. However, we will not harp on that. Nor will we beat ourselves up about it. That is over and done with. We will instead use that as continuous motivation for never returning to that place.

This journey is by no means, an easy one. WLS is not a magic pill, or a poof it's gone weight loss method. It is a wonderful tool for those of us who need something more than a traditional diet regiment. That doesn't make us any less dedicated or committed to a healthier lifestyle. It also doesn't make us less worthy because we chose WLS over what others have chosen. Enjoy your success, and learn from past and current behaviors. Live your best and most healthy life unapologetically!

I hope our story encourages you along your journey!

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@ - awesome story, thanks for sharing.

I reaped the same benefit buying a jacket on mark down rack at Wal-Mart yesterday. Thought it wouldn't zip (12-14)...it did!!!! I never tried on anything under a 14 for tops (I am rather chesty) and that was a surreal moment.

No more flowers, loud prints and extra money for plus size shirts/tops!

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@@jane13

I'm so excited to be able to purchase cute clothing from the clearance racks!

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Thank you @@Inner Surfer Girl! We are bursting with excitement!

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@ - me too!

And now, after yesterdays revelation, I will actually TRY-ON the OTHER sizes :D

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Congratulations and well done to both of you. Seems you are both right on track!

Enjoy shopping in the coming months :)

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My sister and I were sleeved together

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i love to see stories of families, friends having WLS at the same time

you can help and support each other - how cool is that!!!

taking pics are great!!! seeing transformation as you progress

i have always considered clothes sizes to be the biggest, most wonderful NSV

What is a plus size?? :lol:

you and i never want to see them again

75 lbs gone!!!

don't look at me, i didn't take them!! :)

you are doing great

aces!!!!!

(is your sis on the board too??)

both of you keep up the great job

kathy

congrats

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Thank you @@proudgrammy! No, we won't entertain plus size again! What's that? That's all in the past!

Being able to support one another is SUPER COOL too! We can relate to one another where others might not be able to.

My sister is not on the board. I'll have to get her to join.

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Awesome! And that is so cool that you have been able to go on this journey with your sister!! I've been maintaining now for over a year and this post made me kind of miss that excitement of the first year. The first time in lower sizes, the first time in single digits, the first 5k, first bikini, etc. It's a very, very exciting time. Embrace it and enjoy it!

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