slikchik10 85 Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) I usually don't post much, but I do read the wonderful things so many of you share on this site. However, today...I want to share my mini victory. I had lapband surgery back in Mar. 2007. I was hoping this would help with losing the weight I needed to lose. Well, 6 yrs. later (after 4 yrs. of band problems) I was able to have my band removed and a revision to a VSG on 5/20/13. When I began this leg of the weightloss journey, many folks I knew asked "what size" I wanted to be and I usually told them I didn't really know because the lowest size I can remember ever being with a "woman's body" (boobs & butt) was a size 14. So, today I offically (and comfortably) wore a size 12 to church! I know I'm only 6 mos. into this, but I just had to share with someone that would understand how huge (pun intended) this would feel. Thanks for all the encouragement so many of you provide to those of us that tend to lurk more than participate in the discussions. Thanks, Annette HW: 248 SW: 218 CW: 165 (Pics: Black shirt--HW(2007), White shirt--2 days before surgery(May), Full length--current) Edited December 9, 2013 by slikchik10 6 ProudGrammy, woo woo, VSG AJH and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBodmer71 245 Posted December 8, 2013 Congrats to you!..I can fully understand. I was sleeved on Aug. 26th of this year. I wore 24W bottoms and 3x tops. I now proudly wear size 14 bottoms and xl tops. Two weeks ago I went to the mall and stopped at Christopher and Banks thinking some day I'll fit into their clothes (they don't sell plus size). I walked out of there with a pair of jeans, a shirt and a jacket that all fit. I couldn't believe it. I haven't been a size 14 in over 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted December 8, 2013 you should be proud of yourself girl..You look awesome...Congrats on your wonderful success....You should brag and with rights as well...dang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophiepants 489 Posted December 9, 2013 You look amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted December 9, 2013 Oh my goodness, brag away girlfriend! You look fabulous, have achieved a major victory and deserve to be proud. Way to go!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigo1991 1,612 Posted December 9, 2013 Omg, what a transformation in only 6 months - you look fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellemetime 299 Posted December 9, 2013 Oh my goodness!! So much success in only 6 months! That's great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seela 1,187 Posted December 9, 2013 Good for you! Can't wait to get there myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) don't post much, but I do read the wonderful things so many of you share on this site. Annette so whats the big deal?? you've lost a bunch of weight wearing a size 12 you look great, fabulous terrific pics whats the big commotion??? all the above reasons and more wonderful, wonderful bud keep up the good job i know you will how about making more posts - i can tell I/we would like to hear/get more of your wisdom kathy congrats Edited December 9, 2013 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReDbEaN 654 Posted December 9, 2013 That's awesome! You have every right to brag on yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernsoul 773 Posted December 9, 2013 Wow, you look wonderful!!! It's absolutely NOT bragging...it's celebrating!! Congrats to you! 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites