Fashion: From Yikes to Yahoooooo! *pics*
Ok, so we know that weight loss is mainly about living a healthier lifestyle, feeling better and developing good life long eating and exercising habits. However, I must admit that the shopping has been so FUN! I have always wanted to dress nice, but the clothing selection in the super morbidly obese range is very slim and EXPENSIVE! For years I have been extremely limited in what would look decent on my huge body. I absolutely HATED the way I looked in suits. As a matter of fact, I don't even have full body pictures of me in a suit before surgery.
Triumph! - I recently went into a Big & Tall store out of habit. Some of you may be familiar with it (Destination XL/Casual Male). Anyways, EVERYTHING was too big. LOL! I couldn't believe it! I am now able to go shopping in normal clothing stores and it is SO liberating! Here's a couple of recent snap shots. I hope to have a real photo session done very soon.
Stats: 10 Months Post Op (plus 2 weeks)
High Weight: 440 lbs
Surgery Weight: 429 lbs
Current Weight: 235 lbs
Total weight loss: 205 lbs!!!
Shirt: From 5xl/6xl to L/XL
Neck: From 22/24 to 15.5/16
Pants: From 56 waist to 36/38
Coat/Blazer: From 64R to 44R
UNBELIEVABLE! Only 15 more lbs and I'll reach my 1 year goal. The Duodenal Switch procedure has been one of the best decisions I have made concerning myself.
Best wishes to everyone!!!
UNREAL!!!! You have lost an entire person in just 10 months - wow! And mister, you look TERRIFIC :-)
I can tell you're going to be one snazzy dresser ;-)
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this new look. LOL! 
