Where to shop?

I added the sunglasses smiley in the hopes that the Texas sunshine shows it's face today Anyway, I'm hitting Walmart and other stores today - can't wait to see what US clothing size I am. I also want to stock up on protein shakes/snacks etc. Where do you buy yours from? Anyone know which ailse in Walmart I need to look? Or do I need to go to a pharmacy? Thanks - I really want to try and lose some pounds over the holiday, not pile it on like I used to.... It will also be the first time I get to try on normal size clothes here and I cant wait. I've never shopped for normal sizes in America - I haven't a clue where to start, but I've got 3 weeks to sort it out My hubbie won't know what'**** him

you'll be like an 8-10 if i did the math correctly for you. The protein bars/protein drinks are over by pharmacy in the section by the diabetic stuff! you can go to GNC or VitaminWorld if you are looking for something specific or ask around for a health food store and you can find some goodies. I enjoy shopping at Whole Foods or at Trader Joe's for goodies. ANDI

Ruth, I also pickup protein shakes at The Vitamin Shoppe, I use Nectar products which come in many flavors: Strawberry Kiwi, Crystal Sky and Fuzzy navel are my favorites. For clothing, I love Kohl's, JCPenneys and Macys. There is a Macy's at Town East Mall in Mesquite. Here are addresses for the others: Kohls: 19065 LBJ Freeway Mesquite, TX 75150 Phone: (972)613-0222 JCPenney Towne East Mall 6000 Town East Blvd Mesquite, TX 75150 The Vitamin Shoppe: 18661 Lbj Freeway Suite 100 (Mesquite) Mesquite TX, 75150 Phone: 972-270-8004 There are some good restaurants in Mesquite, not WLS friendly. My favorite restaurant in that area is Razzoo's at 3712 Town Crossing Blvd. Mesquite, TX. The food is Cajun, which is spicy. When we go through the area, I have to stop, can't resist. Love the chicken wings!! Have fun shopping! Diane

Thanks guys We LOVE Mesquite and always shopped there when we lived close by. I haven't done any clothes shopping yet - I was too tired and grouchy to try on clothes, so I'm saving that. But it was great therapy to look. Walmart and Target were on the agenda yesterday. Not sure where we are going today, but I am looking forward to visiting the Mall stores as I avoided those pre wls. I didn't know there was a vitamin store in Mesquite so I'm going to look out for that one today. I did look at the protein bars in Walmart, but they seemed so high in calories I gave them a miss. I think I might go back in a few days though and try to have one as a meal replacement. Went to El Chico's for lunch - our favourite! I did hit the chips and salsa pretty bad, but then only used the side plate and ate some food from Hubbies plate, so didnt' eat too much. Just need to stop the snacking now...and up the exercise. Went swimming with daughter (looked pretty good in the swimsuit even though I do say so myself - managed to find one with tummy support so it held in all the saggy bits except my thighs!!) and as soon as I've bought myself some trainers I will go on the treadmill in the hotel. Not sure that I did a great workout in the pool but I did try to keep moving!

Ruth, Find a STEINMART !!!

I think Andi is right about an 8/10... if you get sick we now have CVS with minute clinics in them, they have a doctor who can help and give a perscription. and most stores have protein supplies, but you should be fine with regular food most of the time.. even the airports have very nice salads and sandwiches to go that are good for you, I eat everything but the bread...and buy nuts and stuff to help...