Just want to wish you all luck on your shopping sprees been there once I hit my goal I went nuts with VS panties and bras and all the rest yes even a skimpy bathing suit and yes it does feel good to rock these types of clothes for once in 24 yrs I am smaller then my daughter and loving it not sure which I love more my lap band or all the cute clothes so good luck and just keep up the good work it can be done