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By mdrai, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Hi gals

was shopping over the weekend... Target has swimsuits out. I am going to get one very soon. I usually get Tankini and they have nice boy shorts and skirted bottoms....

they also have very cute coverups. Lucky for me I am wearing a lg/xlg depending on what they are so I'm all over that for our trip. They are little cotton sundresses. I'll probably get a lg and might even get a few sun dresses for our trip.

I love the quality of target's suits .... just thought i would pass that along

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Kat817    19

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Must be a great minds think alike moment---I bought a new suit at Target last night! Kinsey had so much fun at the rec center, I want to be able to take her---so needed a suit. I have to be able to buy separates. I need a much larger top! I ended up buying a nicely fitted halter styled top with this swirled design on a black backgroud, in a 22/24. Size depressed me! BUT it covers up well, and give me a little length in the top that I wanted. The 18/20 fit but when I bent over or wiggled around, the top was not as comfortable, and I ended up with bulges out the top of the cup area. Then I bought a size Large boycut short bottoms for it. I wanted someting I could wear with chasing her, and not worry if I picked her up I was going to expose anything!!! I wanted to be able to take her down the big slide etc. and not be worried about what I was showing the world!!! This fit the bill!!!

I keep putting off buying more clothes, thinking I will drop the last of this weight....but at the rate I am going, the only way I am going to lose 20 pounds is to go shopping in England....

Enjoy shopping~~

Kat

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Jennifur    0

Jennifur
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Kat you are funny.

I hope to get a slight fill today and at least get to onderland - then i'll get a suit

Kat, I have a 20/22 halter top, it is black with teal and purple around the top, I'm going to bring it with me. I can't wear it because I'm boobie deprived. I got it last year, wore it to Myrtle beach 1 time, had surgery when I got home and that was the end of that. JC PENNY, $50 top... my before pic was me at myrtle beach the week before surgery.

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atcg1rl    0

atcg1rl
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Hey,

I've been real busy and have missed alot. But can I come too? I was trying to catch up on the threads and I think you guys are going to San Antonio. I do not have to have a roomate if that poses a dilema or if someone is homeless they can fell free to stay with me. Just let me know.

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TracyinKS    7

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atc girl: GOOD TO SEE YOU! it's been a long time since you've posted!

Everyone is welcome on the trip! Terry needs a firm head count because they are holding rooms for us.

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TracyinKS    7

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Acctgirl: Well I guess I opened my big mouth too soon......... SORRY!

I have been out of this room today and I didn't realize that the room reservations have been closed.

BAD BAD BAD TRACY! now I feel like an idiot

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TerriDoodle    6

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RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED AND WE'RE STARTING A NEW THREAD... JUST CALLING IT: Gruene Violets

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