7 months down and no more plus sizes for me!

Brandi M.
on 4/8/10 12:03 am - Baltimore, MD

For the first time in my life, I can shop in the MISSES section! Even as a kid, I was still in plus sizes. (Sears' Pretty Plus, anyone?) It's so surreal to be able to walk into any store and buy a size large shirt...no X's!! Last week was my 7 month surgiversary and I've gone from a tight size 32 to a comfy 16 and lost 141 lbs since the day of surgery. If you count what I lost pre-op, I'm officially down 172 lbs.

Thank you letting me toot my own horn. I'm afraid my friends and family are going to get sick of me. :)

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Nicole T.
on 4/8/10 12:25 am

RNY on 02/12/08

That is freakin awesome Brandi. So happy for you

we need a b4 and after pic please

Russel B.
on 4/8/10 12:27 am - Ellicott City, MD

RNY on 12/15/09

GREAT JOB Brandi. Keep tooting your horn - that's what we're here for to celebrate such awesomeness. I second the motion for before and after pics.

Fear is the lock and laughter the key to your heart

(deactivated member)
on 4/8/10 12:47 am - Elkridge, MD

RNY on 10/30/07

I third the motion!

That's awesome! I remember the first day I had to buy size 24 jeans and I remember the first day I was able to shop in JCP Misses section. What a difference in emotions!

karen324
on 4/8/10 12:48 am - Ellicott City, MD

What an accomplishment. You should be so proud of yourself. Don't stop tooting your horn. One thing I noticed going from Plus to Misses - it can be overwhelming. The plus department was so protected - not much to choose from. However there is sooo much in Misses - I didn't know how to shop - I still don't. Now I stick with Petites - that's protected too. lol. Good luck as you continue your journey. Karen

Brandi M.
on 4/8/10 12:51 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 09/01/09

Thanks, everyone! I promise I'll get pics up ASAP!

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Cira S.
on 4/8/10 1:16 am - Charles Town , WV

RNY on 03/06/07

Wow Brandi!

You are doing fantastic! I am very proud of you.

Toot your horn any time we are here to celebrate these wonderful WOW moments together.

Cira

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Bernice G.
on 4/8/10 1:25 am - Aberdeen, MD

RNY on 11/10/09

Yay!!!

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terrijp
on 4/8/10 1:35 am

Lap Band on 11/30/07

Congratulations, Brandi! It feels so good, doesn't it? I breeze by the women's section, point over my shoulder at it and tell my husband "Never Again!"

It's liberating! Enjoy your continual downward trend and shopping in all the boutique-y stores: Charlotte Russe, Victoria's Secret, Anne Taylor, Sak's, bebe, BCBGMAXAZRIA....they'll all be at your skinny fingertips! Save your $$$ cuz, darnit, it's so much fun!

Terri

LBL/BL 12/11/09; BL Revision, Quad Bleph 07/16/10. Larry H. Lickstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

It's not how fast you go, but that you're moving in the right direction!