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I had a 40 % off coupon and I knew I didn't have any "smaller" size jeans, so I found a cute pair on sale and used the coupon and got a size 14 for motivation. I wear a 20 comfortably now and it's been since 2004 since I wore a 14. My nutrition class is scheduled for May 19, then my paper work will be submitted for approval, it's getting closer.

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I think that's a great idea. It won't be long before you're in them. :)

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Great idea, I found an old pair of jeans that I have hanging on my wall. I haven't worn them since highschool. Looking forward to the day they fit again.

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My daughter bought me a leather jacket when she found out I was having my surgery...I still can't wear it but it stares at me as my goal.

Then she bought me 2 blouses for the future as well. They were bigger...By the time I got out of the hospital they were already too big and i was not able to wear them......I was secretly happy about that because that meant I was smaller then that size then and that was okay with me.....

I still buy the next size down in hopes of it happening. But I think soon the thrill will be over for me....Enjoy the downward slide into smaller and cooler clothes. i know I have....:)

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I have a box of smaller-size clothes that I'm waiting to get into. Some of it as far back as before my last pregnancy (when I gained the last large amount of weight). I haven't actually bought anything in smaller sizes, but I have added a few cute dresses to my Amazon wish list.

(my bf has a really nice leather jacket I told him I want to borrow when I get small enough =P)

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My mom passed away last summer, and I kept a lot of her nicer clothes. She was a size 14. This morning, I pulled one of the blouses out and decided to wear it to work. This particular blouse is a Large, not an X-Large. It fits perfectly, and reminds me of her. I think I'll be smiling all day.

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Rena that's beautiful :-)

I keep a zippered hoodie my son bought me as a gift that I have never fit into, hoping one day to finally wear it. He bought it in Boston on a trip with my dad. I felt so bad that I was too big to wear it

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didn't have any "smaller" size jeans, found a cute pair - got a size 14 for motivation.

@@mentalistfan

great idea!!! :)

i could see B) you were/are a smart "cookie" :lol:

submitting paperwork - getting all your T's crossed and I's dotted :)

you are aces!!!

hope all goes well with insurance :)

and you are approved sooner than later :)

and surgery date is around the corner :)

good luck :)

kathy

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