I decided to go to the mall and get some new clothes as my last set of new clothes is getting saggy baggy. I was in Macy's (great sale) and found some really cute work and casual clothes in the "regular" women's section. I had to go to another floor to look for pajamas and walked through the plus size section. I teared up when it hit me that I do not have to shop in the plus size department anymore. I tried to explain this to my DH and bless his heart he smiled and said that was great but I don't think he got it. Just wanted to share my little NSV with people who would understand.

Lala:

I can totally relate to the tears flowing with joy! Congratulations.

I started at 324 pounds on April 23, 2007. On April 23, 2008 I was under 200 for the first time in 20 years. I not only had tears, I was actually sobbing. Silly that some of us can be such mushbuckets.

Keep up the good work.

Sue

WTG both of you. I cannot wait to be under 200 and to not have to shop plus size anymore!!!! Congrats on all of you victories Good luck!!!

I got a little tear just reading this. It gives me something to look forward to. Keep up the good work!

That is fantastic! And yes, we DO understand - we've either been there, or are on our way....let the tears flow!

Yay you!!!

I decided to go to the mall and get some new clothes as my last set of new clothes is getting saggy baggy. I was in Macy's (great sale) and found some really cute work and casual clothes in the "regular" women's section. I had to go to another floor to look for pajamas and walked through the plus size section. I teared up when it hit me that I do not have to shop in the plus size department anymore. I tried to explain this to my DH and bless his heart he smiled and said that was great but I don't think he got it. Just wanted to share my little NSV with people who would understand.

I haven't been banded yet, but I can only IMAGINE how you must have felt...I teared up just reading your post! I am so sick of my wardrobe...I'm so sick of wearing everything LONG and BIG....I cannot wait to shop in regular stores instead of Avenue, Dress Barn Woman and Lane Bryant! I swear, the first thing I'm buying when I reach goal is a pair of nice jeans and a fitted, waist length top...not covering up that booty no more...LOL!

Congratulations on your loss...you really give me such hope! Thank you:biggrin:

I decided to go to the mall and get some new clothes as my last set of new clothes is getting saggy baggy. I was in Macy's (great sale) and found some really cute work and casual clothes in the "regular" women's section. I had to go to another floor to look for pajamas and walked through the plus size section. I teared up when it hit me that I do not have to shop in the plus size department anymore. I tried to explain this to my DH and bless his heart he smiled and said that was great but I don't think he got it. Just wanted to share my little NSV with people who would understand.

Even if he doesn't get it, WE do. Or will. But we do. Congrats, Lala, you deserve it.

That was definately my happiest moment too! Almost a year since I made that change over it still hits me sometimes... it changes the way you see yourself for sure.

Today I went shopping for clothing in size small and 6!

I cannot wait for the day when I am back down below 200. My surgery is on Tuesday, November 11 and reading your post gives me hope!!!:rolleyes2:

That right there gave me something to look forward to! Congrats on your NSV!

This is so exciting!

Congratulations!:rolleyes2:

Thats awesome and I still haven't totally grasped the fact that when I see something in a magazine I can just go in and pick my size right off the shelf.. I don't have to settle for what I considered ugly clothes in the plus section.

It's the best feeling.

Great thread! I've only just begun my journey. I have just recently made the decision that lbs (hmm...anyone ever notice that "lbs" for "lapband surgery" is the abbreviation for "pounds"?) is right for me. Just last week I was thinking about things that would change with the lapband, and I thought of how much I hate my clothes. I hate them because they're not me. My clothes are just camouflage for my fat. Don't get me wrong--I like myself--my self-esteem is not dependent on my weight (at least not anymore--after much 12 step work and therapy!), I'm tired of picking clothes based on what I can find to fit and not based on what I like. I can't wait to donate my "fat" clothes to charity!

I, like everyone else, cannot wait to be able to wear clothes that don't come from the plus section of a store. I still haven't figured out why everything sized over 16 is huge flowery prints and big bows. I will be so happy to never shop at Lane "Giant" again!

Hello there!

I was wondering. Have you been banded yet? If so, how long before you returned to work? Are you an RN? I am working in the ICU and so far I've only requested 1 week off of work because I do not know exactly how much time I will need. let me know what your experience is?

dolphin:wink_smile:

I did not expect to feel so emotional but obviously buying things in the plus size department affected me more than I thought. I used to pretend to have fun shopping with my friends, picking out cute clothes for them. I found my solace in shoes. Lots of shoes!!!

I continue to be impressed and inspired by all the success stories people share on LBT. It is not a quick fix but it really does work.

And kareng...holy cow a size 6. That is truly fabulous and you are a rock star. Size 6!!!!!!!!!!!