Amazing Journey

[LidiBell 86]

I never dreamed I would say this, but I am dreading the fact that I have to go shopping this weekend. I am so nervous. I do NOT get on the scale. I only weigh when I go to the doctor for my check ups. I have put off shopping except for a couple of shirts here or there, but this weekend I have to do the dreaded.....I have to buy jeans. I have put it off and put it off, but I can't any longer. My jeans I have from pre surgery look horrible. I have lost 40+ pounds and a lot of inches. I was in a size 20/22 before surgery. I am going to start with 18's when I begin trying them on. I have bought 1 pair of 18 capris and they are super baggy now. If I can get in a 16...y'all will hear me screaming from Talladega Alabama. I have worked my butt off so I know if I do get into a 16 if it well deserved. I run/walk everyday...rain or shine and I do strength training as well. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope everyone is doing well and having much success.

[blondebomb 580]

I never dreamed I would say this, but I am dreading the fact that I have to go shopping this weekend. I am so nervous. I do NOT get on the scale. I only weigh when I go to the doctor for my check ups. I have put off shopping except for a couple of shirts here or there, but this weekend I have to do the dreaded.....I have to buy jeans. I have put it off and put it off, but I can't any longer. My jeans I have from pre surgery look horrible. I have lost 40+ pounds and a lot of inches. I was in a size 20/22 before surgery. I am going to start with 18's when I begin trying them on. I have bought 1 pair of 18 capris and they are super baggy now. If I can get in a 16...y'all will hear me screaming from Talladega Alabama. I have worked my butt off so I know if I do get into a 16 if it well deserved. I run/walk everyday...rain or shine and I do strength training as well. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope everyone is doing well and having much success.

Congrats an don't be nervous have fun an show that new bod off!!! U deserve it!!!

[Kissifur 244]

Congratulations!!! Make sure you scream loud enough so I can hear you in California... Ms size 16!

Edited July 24, 2014 by Kissifur

[Amyly2n 34]

I'm only about 30 minutes from you so maybe you will be successful and I'll hear you scream!

[4me4them 381]

Maybe you are dreading it because of the limited choices you remember from your previous size....I bet you at least double your choices....unless you don't like a lot of choices then that would be bad...

[Who Dat 70461 331]

My wife was wearing 20/22 when she was sleeved July 8, 2013. She bought a pair of size 12 "goal jean shorts" around a month post-op. She is now in an 8 and they are loose!

Good luck on your journey...hope to hear you scream all the way in New Orleans!

[LidiBell 86]

Thank you all.

Amyly2n, where are you located?

Who Dat 74061, I want to come to NOLA for NYE (my anniversary).

[Amyly2n 34]

@LidiBell- I'm in Springville...do you know where that is?

[LidiBell 86]

^{No ma'am. I have hear of it, but I am not familiar. I have only been in AL 4 years. I am originally from Atlanta.}

[Amyly2n 34]

No ma'am. I have hear of it, but I am not familiar. I have only been in AL 4 years. I am originally from Atlanta.

it's about 30 minutes north of you. It's a really small town so you probably haven't heard of it if you haven't lives here long. It's just one county over from you.

[LidiBell 86]

Oh cool. Welllll...did you hear me screaming? I went after work and tried on jeans....I did it! A 16 woot woot!