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I went through this too, almost cried after shopping at The Avenue as I couldn't find anything that didn't seem to be tent size, everything looked HUGE. Not long after the same thing happened at Catherine's ....I was looking for jeans and none fit...finally I walked out empty handed, but mourned it a little, for so many years these have been my go-to stores.

I'm between sizes..kind of doing the 14-16 thing...but I can definately find clothes that fit in the regular stores now, and yes I am happy about it, I've put the past behind me along with bags and bags of 3X, 4X clothing!!

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Your story is inspiring. I just had my sleeve done on oct 15. I have been having some remorse but after I read your story I have a change in heart. I weighed 335 at the time of surgery. Do you have any advice ?

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Your story is inspiring. I just had my sleeve done on oct 15. I have been having some remorse but after I read your story I have a change in heart. I weighed 335 at the time of surgery. Do you have any advice ?

Mandy, my only advice is to do just what your Dr says, I have not "cheated" one time. If I wasn't supposed to eat it I didn't! And I go to the gym faithfully now, but now that so much weight is gone (85 lbs now) it is so much easier to exercise. You can so do this girl, just take it a day at a time!

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Thanks everyone for all your support! This site feels just like family! I love all the encouragement, it really keeps me motivated.

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What a great story!! Way to rock your sleeve!!! :) go YOU!!!

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I am so happy for you. This surgery has changed all of our lives. Wearing a smaller size is always a wonderful thing.

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When I started this journey on June 18' date=' 2012 I weighed 334 lbs (surgery day), I wore a 5x from Catherine's which is the largest size they have, today I am down 83 lbs and went in there to find a warm up/track suit to wear on our vacation to Gatlinburg in a couple of weeks, well the only size I could wear was the 0x which is the smallest size they have! So I'm standing at the checkout and my eyes were welling up with tears and the ckout lady thought something was wrong with me, so I made it to my car and I just sat there and cried like a baby! I am so grateful for this surgery![/quote']

I have read several of your post and they have encouraged me soooo!! I am from West Point, Ms. Going to have surgery in oct. in Tuoelo, Ms. /. Dr. Pinson. I am so ready to, but I am scared. I am 65 and weigh 240. I have HBP & high cholesterol & sleep apnea. So for health reasons 1st but I am looking forward to being more active with my husband & grandchildren... I pray I do as we'll as you Thanks for sharing-----WE ARE STATE FANS AND ARE IN OMAHA RIGHT NOW!!! Go dawgs!

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I have read several of your post and they have encouraged me soooo!! I am from West Point' date=' Ms. Going to have surgery in oct. in Tuoelo, Ms. /. Dr. Pinson. I am so ready to, but I am scared. I am 65 and weigh 240. I have HBP & high cholesterol & sleep apnea. So for health reasons 1st but I am looking forward to being more active with my husband & grandchildren... I pray I do as we'll as you Thanks for sharing-----WE ARE STATE FANS AND ARE IN OMAHA RIGHT NOW!!! Go dawgs![/quote']

I'm so proud for you! You will do great! Keep me updated on your progress! Hotty Toddy, go Rebels!!!

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