My BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES......

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

In December 2006 my daughter looked in my new closet and gasped....."Mom, is that all the clothes you have?" Really, it was pitiful, but I was working then, and I felt so ugly and fat I would not buy clothes or shoes. I had 4 pair of black pants. Now, I am a beautifully dressed retired 67 year old woman with style. I discovered a certain brand and let me tell you, they were made for me. I have never had so many clothes in my life! I feel like a diva in my size 12, and my 1X and 2X are GONE. I have a spring in my step that had long gone by the wayside...... Everything I ever wanted in life has come my way, even at this age. I honestly wonder if you can visualize a pair of pink and green camo SHORT SHORTS from Cabela's (they sell hunting/fishing stuff) that my husband bought me. I put the ugly things on and he hooted and hollered LOL. I won't wear the ugly things but gave him a thrill anyway. I wish everyone so many blessings and good health, but mainly just to feel great about yourselves! It is priceless!

[getnhealthyintx 281]

So looking forward to that.

[22pix 26]

Lol sounds good...... Heading that way see u soon

[Teachamy 1,042]

I'm right there with ya, Linda! Shopping is feeling so good!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Best part is I am saving a ton of money shopping Ebay LOL! I do go to the stores too, but I am a bargain shopper!

[LivingFree! 478]

Thanks for sharing your happy thoughts. I can so relate to how I used to feel so fat and ugly in my clothes, and how I feel NOW (even pretty and feminine!). We WLSers are the only ones who can TRULY understand what that really feels like, huh?

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I had great fat clothes, but didn't really love any of them. I paid a lot of money for most of them, and I looked as good as I could, but it wasn't that great. But I love my clothes now. I have a couple of stores that I love and can wear anything in the store and I don't think that's a thrill I'll ever tire of! It's enough motivation to keep me from going off the rails with my diet some days. I didn't realize how much I'd love being thin!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I was so sad and depressed. My ankles were folded and so huge. I could not bear to wear shorts in Florida. The meds also made me swell terribly I believe. I am so into researching natural meds now after horrible blisters and problems with my feet and toes. God Bless.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I had great fat clothes, but didn't really love any of them. I paid a lot of money for most of them, and I looked as good as I could, but it wasn't that great. But I love my clothes now. I have a couple of stores that I love and can wear anything in the store and I don't think that's a thrill I'll ever tire of! It's enough motivation to keep me from going off the rails with my diet some days. I didn't realize how much I'd love being thin!

I weigh 161 now and feel thin. If I don't lose another pound I am thankful and blessed.

[Heather_Feather 24]

I just had my sleeve done. How long after surgery did you notice your clothing fitting differently? I'm going to be a bridesmaid in Oct. (5 months post-op) and I'm worried about fitting into my dress.

Edited May 24, 2014 by Heather_Feather

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I just had my sleeve done. How long after surgery did you notice your clothing fitting differently? I'm going to be a bridesmaid in Oct. (5 months post-op) and I'm worried about fitting into my dress.

Heather, 5 months should be magical. But we are all different. 5 months I had lost from 230 to about 170 but I am big boned and looked pretty thin. I am 161 today and a friend today said I looked skinny lol. You are not far from my stats so you should be totally awesome!!!!!

[NMJG 1,266]

At size 20 XXL I would only buy cheap clothes. They looked awful. Now I buy beautiful size 6 clothes . Actually fit into size 4 yesterday. Still too tight to wear in public, but I could zip them up! Never thought I would see the day.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

At size 20 XXL I would only buy cheap clothes. They looked awful. Now I buy beautiful size 6 clothes . Actually fit into size 4 yesterday. Still too tight to wear in public, but I could zip them up! Never thought I would see the day.

I am so happy for you! I thought I would die being so fat and pathetic. I know how you feel. A 12 is a miracle. I never wore a size 4 so cannot imagine! LOL. Bless you!

[ziggypbang 272]

I have been loving ebay for used Dockers! I've been through four sizes now and the current size is starting to feel loose again. Wow, that feels good. I have a "fantasy" Ann Taylor velvet jacket I bought from Goodwill that I aspire to wear by this fall. It is so beautiful, and I paid $3.50!!! Hee hee!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I got a pair of beautiful white jeans on Ebay for $1.95, with $5.00 shipping. LOL. I also love Goodwill searching, and not just for books anymore. The fun is in the hunt!<br />