Wearing shorts is so freeing!

Yelena K.
on 4/1/11 2:19 am - Plymouth, MN

I wish I would have taken a picture tonight, but I wore short shorts (with black tights under to hold any jiggle of course). It's so freeing to go out dancing and fit in with everyone. Fit in... meaning that no one is giving me the "Holy hell, she should NOT be wearing that!" look. Not that I ever got that.. because I was too shy to wear anything that didn't cover me like a tent.

Man it feels good to let the legs breathe. I think my skin is confused and excited... it doesn't know what to do about all the fresh air it hasn't experienced for more than 10 years.

2019: 11 years out and maintaining a loss of 150lbs.

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(deactivated member)
on 4/1/11 2:35 am

Lap Band on 02/26/09

I know EXACTLY what you mean!!

I havent worn shorts in over 10 years. I was senior in highschool the last time I let the skin above my knee be shown in public (excluding bathing suits of course)

Last year, I bought 2 pairs of shorts on clearance at WalMart for $1 each. they're a size 18, and at the time I was a size 22. I was cleaning out some closets a week ago and came across them. I tried them on, and holy hell they fit!! They're actually a little loose. I was so excited!!

I'm going to Cocoa Beach FL in 7 weeks and CANT WAIT to rock these shorts!!

CONGRATS Elena!!!

D. Scott
on 4/1/11 4:02 am

RNY with

WTG! That is a HUGE NSV!!

I am only 25lbs from goal and I still don't think I can wear shorts, I would feel half naked and terrified. I did transition to ankle length skirts/ dresses last year which was huge. Maybe this Summer I'll have the guts to go out in knee length shorts. Just the thought of it gives me knots in my stomach though, lol.

Sleeve Revision from Lap-band November 23, 2012

Starting Weight: 236 Lowest Weight w/ Lap-Band: 160 Current Weight: 190

Goal Weight: 150...40lbs to go

crystal M.
on 4/1/11 4:20 am - Joliet, IL

REALIZE Band on 03/24/09

I don't think I can wear shorts unless I have plastic surgery. I have alot of droopy, saggy skin...yuck!!!

Kate -True Brit
on 4/1/11 4:37 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Oh to be young!! Bet you look gorgeous!

I'd wear shorts if the skin on my thighs did not look like that of a (very old) elephant and i did not have pads of fat and skin on the inner side of my knees!

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

justjudy
on 4/1/11 4:44 am - Canton, MI

Lap Band on 05/25/07

Elena, you are gorgeous inside and out, and I bet you were hot in your shorts and tights. Like Kate I am just a tad too old for that look, but just wearing skirts that don't hit my ankles is good enough for me.

Belated congratulations-I just heard on the board that you were married recently. I wish you every happiness!

Judy