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I have found a lot of good deals at thrift stores and consignment shops. I buy a few new things that may be a little snug with room to lose more and not be baggy. I wouldnt go completely nuts but buy a little as you go. You could also look into having some things taken in. I have a beautiful dress that I am having shortened and taken in. Its a size 20 but I am not a 14. Most places charge about 5 to 7 dollars to take in clothes which is cheaper then buying new clothes.

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I have found a lot of good deals at thrift stores and consignment shops. I buy a few new things that may be a little snug with room to lose more and not be baggy. I wouldnt go completely nuts but buy a little as you go. You could also look into having some things taken in. I have a beautiful dress that I am having shortened and taken in. Its a size 20 but I am not a 14. Most places charge about 5 to 7 dollars to take in clothes which is cheaper then buying new clothes.

Thank you. I will look into that as well! Getting them taken in don't distort them too much?

Current pre-op wt 344

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Well you can only go in a couple of inches before it wouldnt look right but its better then buying new clothes for now. Or if you know someone with a sewing machine that would do it for less.

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Vj, just wanted to let you know you got me motivated by this post and I went through my closet and got rid of a lot of clothes today, actually I had a really fun time trying on pants and finding they are too big :).

And I see you are from Louisville, I'm only about an hour away from you in Northern Kentucky, not too far from Cincinnati.

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Vj' date=' just wanted to let you know you got me motivated by this post and I went through my closet and got rid of a lot of clothes today, actually I had a really fun time trying on pants and finding they are too big :).

And I see you are from Louisville, I'm only about an hour away from you in Northern Kentucky, not too far from Cincinnati.[/quote']

??? I'm glad this post helped motivate you!! I really enjoyed talking with you and thank you for your inspiration and suggestions to get me motivated and excited about this new life!!

Current pre-op wt 344

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ð I'm glad this post helped motivate you!! I really enjoyed talking with you and thank you for your inspiration and suggestions to get me motivated and excited about this new life!!

Current pre-op wt 344

Also I love Northern KY. I used to go to Covington and Hebron all the time!!

Current pre-op wt 344

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Great.. now you have a new nearby friend!

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