Amazing!

I went to Dress Barn to get out of the house and look around.  I was talking with the sales lady and I mention my weight loss and how I had no idea what size I was. She asked me how I lost the weight and I told her I had the gastric bypass and she told me she had the lap band and had lost 55 lbs. Her 75 year old mother had the lap band 3 weeks ago and I don't remember how much she has lost.  It also turned out I used to work with her son-in-law, who just happens to me a really great guy.

Well for the amazing part, I fit into a size 10 pants!  I looked so thin! I started this surgery wearing a very tight size 20. I probably should have been one size bigger.  I have gone from a 18/20 shirt to a size large shirt. My 14/16 shirts are getting lose. I bought the slacks.  They are just a tad tight but not bad. The 12's were to big! I kept wanting to look in the mirror because I could not believe it was me.  I told the sales lady that I felt like a fraud looking in the "regular" size clothes because I feel like I should still be looking in the plus size. It does amaze me!

Wow i can imagine how good it felt for you fiting into those 10's, what a wonderful milestone....I hope to have the same feeling soon ;-)

You will sweetheart! You will! And I will be so happy to hear all about them!

Elizabeth, what a wonderful victory.  I'm sooo happy for you!!

Thank you, it was wonderful! I was able to keep the tears at bay in the store, but when I got in my car and called my husband I cried because I was so happy. Pretty soon you will be sharing all of your victories with us and I can't wait to hear them!

Elizabeth,

That is so great. I am so excited for you.  I to feel like I should be looking in the plus section for clothes. I usually end up there, just out of habit.

Hugs, Eileen

Wow Elizabeth.  That is just awsome.  I still go to the plus size and know exactly how you feel.  Just the other day I bought a size XL shirt and I was wearing a size 4x before surgery.  Pants went from a size 28/30 to a size 20.  Unbelievabe what we have done for ourselves.

Way to go girl.

Whoo-hoo! I am so darn proud of you, Elizabeth!!! Congratulations! You are seriously rocking that tool! You are an inspiration to a lot of the newbies on the board, and everyone can see why. You deserve all the credit on this one, my friend. So stand and take a bow.

Here you go..... your very own "Happy Dance"!!

                    

and in honor of Valentine's day.....  

Huge happy dance hugs to you, my friend!!
Michelle

Eileen,

You go girlfriend!  I am SO happy for you, you are looking fantastic and doing great.  Wear those size 10's proudly cuz you've earned them!

Can't wait to see you next week.

Hugs,
Barb

Thank you to all of you for your support!