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I am selling career clothes that no longer fit. I will be posting several "lots" and hope someone going on this weight loss journey can use the clothes. I am askin $150 for all. Estimated shipping of $34.17 is included. I estimate the value of these clothes to be well over $500. I am larger in the hips and thigh so all are relaxed cut. 1. gray slacks -size 22 - Lane Bryant 2. black slacks- size 22- George (Walmart career brand) 3. dark gray slacks- size 22- Lane Bryant 4. denim capri- size 22- Cato 5. black slacks- size 22- George 6. khaki professional capri- size 22- Cato 7. black skirt- xxl- George (It's a skirt that makes you want to twirl around! I liked it so much I went & bought another in my new size) 8. khaki slacks- size 22- Worthington (JC Penney) 9. black pin stipe suit with blazer & skirt- size 22- TJ Milano 10. Riders cargo denim Capri- size 20w- new with tags 11. denim jeans- size 20w- ana (JC Penney brand) 12. white lace spaghetti strap under shirt 13. another white lace spaghetti strap under shirt 14. Black lace spaghetti strap under shirt 15. brown pant suit (blazer & slacks)- size 22- T Milano I can't post pictures from iPad but can email pics if you'd like.

I was sleeved on March 11 & reached my first big goal - 50 pounds down!! It's hard to see results when looking in the mirror every day, but when I compared my "before surgery picture" to this one I took this past weekend, I could really see myself shrinking! I don't know about you guys, but I'm sooooo glad I made the decision to have surgery!

I am now two months post surgery and 50 pounds down! Before i had surgery, I think I read every post, article and piece of information I could find on this site. So, in good spirit I wanted to pay it forwarded by sharing my experience with those of you who are brand new to the sleever or are considering it. My surgery was March 11, 2013. On the day of surgery I was at my heaviest weight ever. I weighed 299 pounds. The first few weeks following surgery were rough. I was addicted to food and I think I was in withdrawals. I know that sounds silly, but I missed food. Also, I was SICK of shakes. I'm not a big milk drinker anyway, but the think, milkly shakes were about to get the best of me. But, I pushed through! The first week, I lived on shakes and broth. The next few weeks, I added cottage cheese and refried Beans. I tried a few other things, but they made me so sick that I stuck with what i knew! After four weeks, I started feeling better and began experimenting with foods other than the usual. At about 6 weeks, I finally started feeling "normal" and could eat normal foods. It's nice to be able to go out to eat with the family without panicing that i would get sick. Now, I eat a variety of things. I'm not very good with the Protein shakes, but I like protein shots (found at WalMart in the pharmacy section). My favorite is the fruit punch shot mixed with Crystal Light fruit punch and Water. I know it's missing many of the Vitamins of the shakes... but it's better than nothing! Also, I'm finally to the point where i enjoy exercising and moving. It's amazing how much more energy I have! My husband and I work out at the gym at least 4 mornings a week before work. On the other days, I go walking. I also have a work buddy who I walk with during our lunch break and I'm learning to park in the back of the parking lot, take the stairs, and tricks like that to get some extra exercise in. One of the best things I did pre-surgery was to adopt my puppies, Willie & Si. They are my best walking buddies - they keep me going and make sure I take them for at least a little walk every single day. Plus, it's fun watching them grow as I shrink. I've gone from a size 22/24 to an 18. I picked up a 50 lb bag of dog food today and I can't imagine carrying all that extra weight on my body again. When I see myself in the mirror every day, it's hard to see much difference. I compared these two pictures for the first time and WOW! I know it's not a full body shot, but I remember how "fat" I felt on the day of pre-op pic when I adopted my dogs. I was wearing windpants that were about to bust. Now, comparing that photo with a photo I took this afternoon, I can really SEE a difference! I still have quite a ways to go, but it feels good to SEE the work paying off!

Neverminvd- got the ticker to work! Another thought, although I don't seem to be losing pounds lately, I can definitely notice a difference in my skin. Prior to surgery, my face was really breaking out. I think it was a combination of oily skin, work stress, surgery stress & eating too much junk food. Since surgery, my face has really cleared up. I guess my body likes the healthier eating!

By the way, I created a ticker, but what do I have to do to get it to show when I post?

Thanks for posting! I'll be 5 weeks out of surgery on Monday & lost one pound in the last two weeks. I know a loss is a loss, but it will sure be nice to get over this hump,

@playlikeworldchamps I have the same issue. I started @ 300 lbs & people keep telling me not to lse too much. I think tall girls can carry a lot more weight than some people realize. Regardless, though, I'm ready to shed the pounds & feel good again!!!

It's good to see other tall folks stats! I'm 5'11" & started at 300 lbs. I had the sleeve 1 month ago tomorrow & weigh 265. I was in size 22/24 pre-surgery & wore a size 20 slacks today. It feels good to be a size down!!