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Having started at 370 pounds, I am now down 50 and needing to purchase a couple necessities to tide me over as I lose. Okay.....I need new bras. Unfortunately, I was having a difficult time because I couldn't find a larger enough tape measure. Lacy Gilbertson suggested WalMart as a possible source. Sure enough Wally's World has 120 inch tape measures in the QUILTING SUPPLIES.    — Nanette T. (posted on November 12, 2000)

November 13, 2000
I used the old fashioned metal type "carpenter" tape measures. They weren't as soft as the regular cloth ones but they did go around me. Or you could try wrapping a piece of yarn or string around the body part and then laying the string onto a standard tape or yard stick. I know for me that one of the biggest thrills was when I could use a regular old tape measure!!!!!! It was a great milestone!!!!! (I have lost 150 pounds in 10 months!!!!!!!! )
   — Fran B.

November 13, 2000
I found such a tape measure at "Amplestuff" PO box 116 Bearsville,NY 12409. Their Phone number is 1-914-679-3316. They sell alot of products for people of size such as Hospital gowns, fanny packs etc.
   — C. L.

November 13, 2000
I've heard people talk of tape measurer problems before and I suggested that they use a string, then measure the string with a yard stick.
   — Cindy H.