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My loss is another persons gain.

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Bklynike

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I was getting ready for work this morning and picked out a pair of capri pants and a cute top with rhinestones on it. Well, the capri's were so big, I would not have been able to walk around without losing them. So, I go back into my closet to find a belt. Well, I haven't owned a belt in over 20 years, so I kept searching for something to hold up my pants.

 

I tried on my husband's belt, but it was much too large. I didn't have any safety pins or rope, so I kept looking until I found a belt that I thought might work. It was the belt of my flannel robe! After wrapping it around my waist and knotting it a couple of times, I decided to ditch the capris. My husband was laughing so hard I thought he would pee himself.:lol:

 

So I put on a pair of regular jeans, which are also large enough for me to take off without opening them, but I put them on anyway and put on the top. The top was huge! It was falling off my shoulders, so I took it off and grabbed another top. The same thing happened, not twice, but 6 times!

 

The receptionist at my job is a large woman, so I brought the bag of clothes to her and she was thrilled to have some new tops and a pair of capris. :smile:

 

This weekend I will be going through and cleaning out my closet. I bought some new tops about a week ago, which are still a little too snug around my stomach, but I am hoping in about a week they will fit. I do need to purchase some new pants, though. I think I would be arrested if I walked around allowing my pants to hit the floor. lol.:tt2:

 

What a great feeling! People keep saying I look great and that they can see a big difference, but until I tried to do something simple like get dressed for work today, I didn't really notice a big difference. Love my lap-band.

 

Have a great night everyone.

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ha ha . . .great story! And my husband would be doing the same as yours . . .laughing, laughing. Isn't it wonderful? Good for you - I'll bet you feel great. Have fun shopping :-)

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ha! ha! such a funny "visual" ----> pants falling down!

....and isnt it great to look for our long lost friend, Mr. Belt?! Love it!!

..... aaaannand this is a good reason for your hubby to laugh at you!!

yay us!

PS-very nice of you to share your clothes too!

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Great story! What a revelation. I loved it! Every two months I was getting rid of clothes. Good thing my daughters and I own a Consignment Store, I could buy, wear, consign and start over again! It was too much fun! I have been stuck in a size 14 and some 12's now for awhile, but purchased some 10's that are hanging in my closet just waiting for me. SOOON Very Soon. Keep havin fun and lovin the band. Our new best friend!

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Wow Bklynike thanks for sharing! You are doing great and what an inspiration to others!! If anyone questions whether or not to get the LAP-BAND® all they have to do is read a great post like yours and they will know it is an awesome tool to obtain the healthy lifestyle we all deserve. Janet has a great idea about going to consignment stores while we are in between stages. I don't really want to purchase a new wardrobe until I reach my goal weight. Of course I have a lot of my "skinny" clothes from ten years ago in that corner section of my closet, but it will be awhile before I can fit in any of it. Well Congrats again for getting such great results in such a short period of time. I know you are going to the gym and really working hard for your new body - Good for you! :)

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Fantastic, funny and motivating post, thank you! You are doing so well and are so focused, it is great to read. Gets me more motivated for my day, thank you!! Have a wonderful weekend and ENJOY shopping!

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Way to go girlfriend! Love this blog! And not only do you get skinny but oh so many shopping excuses! Love it! Have a great weekend!

Elizabeth

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Great story! I can't wait to donate my clothes too! I'm hoping that when I lose some weight, my skinny friends will feel bad for me and donate some of their clothes to me...we all win!

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