Major, major Wow moment!

Hey gang--sorry I've not been around lately. Starting school again has me running in circles! Major Wow moment today that I had to share: I went shopping at the mall--first time in months. I headed to my trusty plus size dept in Dillards--and the smallest sizes were too big! I didn't really know what to do! I know this sounds stupid...but I was afraid to venture into the reg. misses dept--cuz I've not belonged there in soooo long. My Mom, who was shopping with me, made me come with her-and she started picking up XL sized things. I kept telling her 'No way can i wear that!'----but I COULD!!!! I bought a lot of new things--and not one of them had that dreaded "W" after the size!!! I'm out of plus sizes!!! Hugs to you all---thanks for listening! Michelle

WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I am soooo excited for you! I can hardly wait for my time to come, you give me hope! Jennifer

Thanks, Jennifer! It's so cool to finally find a 'solution' for my life long weight issue. Don't get me wrong--it takes work, still. But this tool makes it possible to reach your goals! Best of luck!! Michelle

Way to go, Michelle!!! Congratulations...Hopefully those days are ahead of me very soon. Keep up the good work!! Norma

I bet they're just around the corner for you! Be prepared, however. I had NO CLUE where to shop outside the plus department. My hands got shaky, my tummy felt funny---it was outside my comfort zone!! I was afraid people would be looking thinking "What's SHE doing over here?" But no one looked twice at me. I kept waiting for the sales girl to direct me back to the women's section--but she just kept working away like I wasn't even there. I was amazed. I had no idea it would make me feel so odd!! Michelle

The closest that I have come is wearing a size 14/16 pullover shirts from Lane Bryant,and I also got some size 12/14 pullover shirts from Wal-Mart. Now, if only my bottom would cooperate, and I start losing there. The one thing that I did like about Lane Bryant was there selection in undergarments...much more up to date styles than I see at other large size stores. Norma

Hurray!!! Congrats on a your wonderful WOW moment and incredible weight loss. Hugs, Becky

WTG Michelle , keep up the awesome work. Melissa

Congrats Michelle... Guess what???? Juniors sizes are next... I never thought or even dreamed that I would ever be in Juniors sizes. That is a hard one to take. The shirts are short, and the shorts and pants aren't near as high as they used to be in a size 26/28 as I was pre-op. It is a strange thing to get used to. Keep up the fantastic work!!! Hugs, Susan