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Tomorrow is jean day at my work and I needed to go buy some new britches. It was a very full circle day for me. One of the "ah-ha" moments for me was about a year ago at the Gap. I went in to buy some jeans and the 14's were way too tight, and they were out of 16's. So I left with no pants, and the realization that my weight had gotten to a point where I could not find a size in a "normal" store, only in plus size stores. Today, when I went into that same Gap, I started with the 12's - too big, the 10's - still a little too big. I left with a SIZE 8! (They are snug as a bug, but I am still about 20 pounds from my goal) A size 8 and a SMALL t-shirt. It was exhilarating. I am so thankful to my surgeon and the support from this listserv. It played a critical role in me making the decision to get sleeved 4 months ago. I feel like a new woman!

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Big hurrah!! That's is a terrific story! Did you dance your way out of the store?

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That is AWESOME!!!! Congrats, girl! Keep up the awesome work! Dang, where is that last 20 lbs gonna come from?! :001_smile:

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Congrats! Haven't been to GAP in years I get too depressed. So happy for you! looks like size 6 is in your future!!!

D.

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Wow, that's great!! What an accomplishment, and in only four months...you ARE rockin' that sleeve!! Such an inspiration...I can't wait until I can actually buy pants that aren't double digits...lol!!

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I cannot wait to get this butt into an 8 (or 12, 10 even). GREAT WORK!!!!

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