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Topic: RE: I Got The WLS Discount!!!
Patti, I *so* enjoy clothes shopping these days. It's such a problem, really. I very well might have found a new addiction!
Before my surgery, of course, shopping was difficult because I could never find anything that fit. Now, I'm running into other problems: At times, it's still hard to find my size (lots of stores only carry a few size 4s and 6s, and 8 is such a popular size it's often gone quick) and now, since so much of what I bring into the fitting room fits -- and looks good -- I have to make decisions on what to buy based on other factors.
It's actually a really hard adjustment. In recent weeks, I've been trying to focus on building a fall/winter wardrobe, since I basically had no cold weather clothes that fit. After hitting a bunch of sales this past weekend, I'm definitely ready for the cold weather. 
Now, if only I could get somebody to give me a weight-loss discount...
Now, if only I could get somebody to give me a weight-loss discount... 
Topic: RE: 1 year post-op! over 230lbs gone!!!!!!!! :party:
Hi Kimberly,
Congratulations for such an outstanding weight loss! You must be thrilled to be such an inspiration for so many others to follow. Sure it might have been good for you to have had the one on one support from someone local, but you managed fine and now can pass on all your experience to others - how awesome is that!
All the best,
Patti
Topic: RE: It's my one year anniversary!
Hi Dee,
Happy Anniversary! I, too, have become a shopaholic - before I went shopping for clothes on an as needed basis and was grateful to find something to wear that looked halfway decent - now the choices are endless.
I do agree that it is disheartening how people treat obese people as opposed to those who are not. However, I have also learned over this past year that much of that is also our perceptions. As you said, we are essentially the same people as we were when we were obese, but in reality that isn't true. Most of us are happier and more comfortable with our new selves and that self-confidence we have gained has allowed us to put ourselves out there and behave as never before. People react to our behaviors, because we like who we are, so to do they. Anyway, just a thought.
Patti
Topic: RE: stand still
Hi Vicky,
There's no doubt that you will get to that century mark by your anniversary date! Congratulations, on your great success.
Patti
Topic: RE: 1 Yr. anniversary, life is sooooo good!
Hi,
Happy anniversary. What a great accomplishment for you! I took a quick peek at your profile - need to put in a new pic @ 150 lbs down!
I think you will accomplish your goal of those next 30 pounds even if the weight loss has slowed down a bit. Isn't it great the things that you can do when you are a smaller size? Sounds like you are really enjoying your new life. Congratulations and thanks for posting!
Patti
Topic: RE: It's my one year anniversary!
Congrats on your first year - and success!
I think being invisible in some ways was a blessing. When I was heavier, I found that either I was the center of attention for just a minute or two when I walked into a room, restaraunte, etc., or just the opposite...I was invisible. I worked my whole life at the invisible thing, because being noticed was too risky - people may notice that I look how I look, you know? I succeeded in averting many deragatory comments - due to my strenuous effort to not draw attention to myself. Eventually, in the past few years I developed Diabetes and put on an additional 200 lbs in a short time. That meant that I no longer could be invisible! But, I found, after I became wheel chair bound it changed again. Now, though conspicuous as all get out...people were "nice", you know, nice like they are to disabled people. LOL ,strange journeys and reactions huh?
Now, I am cuter, thinner, less visible again. No longer in a wheelchair, attention has dropped significantly, whew. It's nice to be "normal" in a crowd for once.
Yes, people are very prejudiced against obesity. Don't know if that will ever change. I hope so though. How damaging to the self esteem! It's similar to being judged for the color of your skin. Just by one look many people judged me as unacceptable.
Keep it up everyone. This time is so crucial. Keep lurking! Thanks for being here.
Tammy
Topic: RE: 1 year anniversary
Happy Rebirthday Sharon,
What an inspiration you are. Thanks for being you & for sharing. Congrats on the great year & here is to many more to come. You have hit the key to the whole thing, "Being at peace with yourself" nothing else really matters when you are at peace. Best wishes to you.
Topic: RE: 1 year post-op! over 230lbs gone!!!!!!!! :party:
Happy Rebirthday Kimberly,
Congrats on the great weight loss. Keep up the great work.
Topic: RE: It's my one year anniversary!
Happy Rebirthday Dee,
Great job. I totally understand the shopping thing as that has now become quite the experience for me as well. Also, I understand the way people change too----it really upsets me too that now people are really nice to me & the only thing that has changed about me is my size---inside I am still the same person. Sad to think how shallow some people really are. My true friends loved me when I was heavy as well as now, those are the people I love & trust not the "new found friend want-to-bes" I'm skeptical of trusting them since they didn't approve of me when I was heavy.
Anyways, I am happy to hear about your new found life, enjoy it you deserve it. Congrats & Happy Rebirthday once again.
Topic: RE: 1 Yr. anniversary, life is sooooo good!
Hi, Just wanted to say Happy Rebirthday to you from one lurker to another. Keep up the great work. BTW, aren't plateaus just wonderful??? You'll do just fine & that 30 lbs will be gone before you know it. Great job. 
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