andi0120 41 Posted May 20, 2012 So last night I went to a concert. I can slowly feel my self-esteem growing as my weight goes down. For so long I hated going out and hated taking pictures. My weight loss is slow but I am feeling great. Joined the Y and I'm loving exercising, Water Zumba is definitely my favorite!!! Anyway yesterday went to shop at Marshalls to buy a dress for the concert and I didn't have to shop in the plus sizes. I am so happy because my discount stores such as Marshall and TJ Maxx have horrible choices in plus size. I brought my dress in the regular section and it's a large. It's funny because I continued to pick out really large clothes to try on and they were too big. When I did try on smaller sizes I almost fainted because they fit. So to all my sleeve people the scale may move slow but it doesn't always mean you aren't getting smaller and toned. I love my sleeve!!! 1 PEvette reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 20, 2012 I understand what you're saying. I can't seem to get my head to look at clothes that I "think" are too small. It's getting frustrating because I have to try on 2 or 3 sizes to find one that isn't hanging off me! But, I say we should enjoy this dilemma!! 1 andi0120 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mela 6 Posted May 20, 2012 You look great!!! Keep up the food work. I haven't gone shopping yet but my current clothes aren't feeling as snug as they use to. I'm ecstatic about that. I'm only 2 weeks out tomorrow so I'm hoping this time next month, I can shop a little bit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andi0120 41 Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks guys I feel great mentally and physically. I havent been shopping alot just after surgery i purchased lots of skirts with elastic waist. I HATED shopping prior to surgery but now i think I'm going to love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelakay2 117 Posted May 20, 2012 i can't wait to have this dilemma! haha I start my pre-op diet tomorrow and I am so afraid I will be starving to death! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andi0120 41 Posted May 20, 2012 i can't wait to have this dilemma! haha I start my pre-op diet tomorrow and I am so afraid I will be starving to death! haha Good luck. I didn't have to do a pre op diet but think it may have helped. Time will fly by and you will shedding pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviiva 140 Posted May 20, 2012 I have gotten rid of 3 giant hefty bags of clothes I had way 2 many clothes I have lost 34 lbs I have not bought many things since I still have 50 lbs to go. I am really unsure what to buy I am a 16 but almost a 14 from a 18w. I guess I will buy a few things until I get to whatever size I end up at Sent from my SPH-D700 using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danyelleb 386 Posted May 20, 2012 Congrats! You look great. Ur pic made me think if the little black dress thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylviaMom 83 Posted May 20, 2012 You look fabulous! Thankfully, I have a decade of yo-yo dieting clothes from size 12 to size 22. :-). That's the one good thing about having had the lap band already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andi0120 41 Posted May 20, 2012 I have gotten rid of 3 giant hefty bags of clothes I had way 2 many clothes I have lost 34 lbs I have not bought many things since I still have 50 lbs to go. I am really unsure what to buy I am a 16 but almost a 14 from a 18w. I guess I will buy a few things until I get to whatever size I end up at Sent from my SPH-D700 using VST Everything I've purchased is flexible so i can wear it for awhile. I haven't purchased any pants or jeans cause i have about 60 pounds left. I, have a lot of long flowy skirts they are cool for the spring and have an elastic waist so hopefully they will last a little longer. I just dropped off a bag of clothes at gw. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted May 21, 2012 Congrats you look great.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites