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Before surgery I bought a dress for my sons wedding. Size 24. I beat myself up over my weight. I was embarrassed.

I went shopping for my birthday today. Brought me to tears. Here is my new sweater dress. I love the photos everyone has posted of styles they are wearing. I know this is a girly thing..Sorry men..... @@Babbs @Elode. Can I steal your style...I love the cute clothing you both find.

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You look great!

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Love the dress, and you look amazing in it! Happy Birthday! You deserve it!

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You look so beautiful and love the long dress!!

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Happy Birthday! You look fantastic!

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Wow.

Talk about giving yourself a great birthday gift.

Look at ya !!!! Looking incredible.

:D Happy 25th Birthday !!!!!! :D

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Happy Birthday too !!

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I have two pictures I keep in my office that were taken at our holiday office party. One was taken before I had WLS and the other was taken last year. I keep these pictures somewhat hidden as they are for me more than anyone else. I look at them all the time to remind myself of where I started and where I am now. I'm smiling in both of the pictures but one of them is of a person happy with her accomplishments and the other is someone who was struggling daily with her situation and co-morbidities. I can't even begin to explain how I feel when I see those two pictures though I'm sure many of you understand exactly how I feel. Sorta like our birthday girl. :D

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@@jenn1 Of course you can when its that cute! Congratulations! You look beautiful!! Happy Birthday!!

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Thanks for all the birthday wishes. 40's have been fantastic. Ready to mark my birthday with new adventures...... also with new clothing ;)

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Happy Birthday and Congratulations! You look amazing and the dress is WAY cute!

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That dress looks great on you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

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@@jenn1 - Happy birthday, and sorry you don't just look "nice" you really look HOT!!! Enjoy.

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@@jenn1

Did you say "sorry men" at some stage in your post?

Apology unnecessary...

I'm guessing there's not a man here who doesn't appreciate pics such as the one you've (or any of the ladies in this forum) posted...

And if there is...

He's got some problems.. :mellow:

Keep up the good work!!!

(Posting pics I mean..)

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