Back where I started?
I've had one of the best days. The first time in a LONG time I did something myself. When I got to the stage of being over 600 pounds I relied on other people to be there and when I would go anywhere someone would always have to be with me. This morning I finally decided in my mind that I can do things myself again. It's hard to go from someone who is always with someone else to doing thing alone again. It's been a big adjustment. I just had a blast. I went shopping! I spent hours in the Avenue today. I was like a kid in the candy store. I must have tried on everything they had and then I couldn't get out of picking up the largest size. So here I am going to try all these clothes on with the largest size in hand and nothing fit. All WAY too big. I was laughing at my self in the mirror at how funny these big clothes were on me. So I had to go back out and pick up smaller things. I guess the most shocking thing yet has been I am finally back to where I was almost 10 years ago! That is something major. I can fit in 28 jeans again! Not knit, not stretch, REGULAR jeans! I know a lot of you started out around a 28, so I'm sure most are like okayyy, but coming from someone who once was in a 9x pants (mens) this is a big deal. I was able to walk around and tried on all these clothes, didn't even get tired... I was sitting in the dressing room grinning ear to ear in my 28 jeans. I know I'm still a big person, but I don't see myself that way. I looked in the mirror today and said to myself "damn you look good." Getting below this size is going to be so exciting for me, I can't remember being smaller then this size. I'm where I am when I graduated high school and I could not be happier with my results so far. Everyday I think my journey is over, but there is still much to be done, I'm not settling here! That window only closes if I let it and I'm not letting it yet!
I hope everyone is having a good day too!
Amy
615/335/Healthy (-280lbs) 
I never reached the point where I didn't go out alone but I couldn't dress myself so I guess I understand to some level. Either way I know it is a major accomplishment to achieve this goal. I just the other day was able to put my own socks on for the first time. It is a huge step forward just as what you did was a big step. I am very proud of you. Keep your chin up and keep reaching for the stars.
YOu GO GIRL!! You are doing awesome and I commend you on the 
job and dedicatoin to yourself. I cannot wait till I go shopping for the first time after my wls. 
Amy, that is so incredible! I'm so happy for you and proud of you! Maybe now I'll have the nerve to go try on the jeans....I've been scared to. As I loose weight so much of what remains is in my hip area, never expected that!
I did have a great surprise at Target the other day....they had pajamas on sale and I needed some new ones (my roommates are tired of my pj pants falling off as I walk across the floor), so I decided to bite the bullet and buy the largest size they had, and if they didn't fit now, I figured they would soon. Well, I got those *3XS!* home and they fit. I could have died. The pants are still a little tight, but the long night shirts are perfect and look good over the pants. I bought a bra too...in a regular store! Can you believe it? I couldn't....it's a 44DD so I still have to use one extender in the back, but good grief, it was $12.99! I was like, oh my lord, it won't cost me $35? And, it fits better than the ones I've been spending $35 on.
I could develop a new addiction here folks....from food to shopping!
Keep up the great work Amy and let me know about any clothing deals you find....I think we're about the same weight now....
Kelle
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