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So my surgery was on April 4th. So far I have lost 23 pounds! I want to start shopping so bad. I'm at the mall now and I am overwhelmed with the choices and not sure if I should buy anything for fear of not fitting into it next week.

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I have been shopping at Goodwill since surgery. I have been going through sizes so quickly I hate to spend the money. I spent two weeks in size 38 jeans ... a month in 36s. Been in 34s but just went to Goodwill this past weekend and picked up 32s.

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I agree w/ pdxman! Don't spend a fortune on clothes that aren't going to fit you in 2 weeks. If you see something that really catches your eye, buy it, but I wouldn't go overboard. I know, it's easier said than done! Shopping is going to be so much fun :D .

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I too will be shopping the local Goodwill after surgery. It is the best place to go when going through sizes.

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I'm going to be able to shop in MY OWN CLOSET for awhile :-D

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Played it safe today. Bought myself a get well present. A new MK purse and matching wallet. That oughta hold my shopping itch for a while. Guess I will have to shop in my own closet for a little while too.

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I will also utilize my own closet for awhile, have lots of size 16's some still with tags. Once I go below that (amazing to think about), I will shop Goodwill until I feel settled.

For now if I get a shopping bug, I buy something toward my surgery (nighty, different Soups, hot pad, small mesh strainer, etc) or shoes.

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Shoes and bags!!!

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