Eleven months down today... never thought it possible

[Sharon1964 2,530]

August 8, 2015, surgery day. 403 pounds.

July 8, 2016, eleven months. 229 pounds.

Wow. Just. WOW. I truly thought I would fail. Never thought I would see size 18 again.

WOW!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

Congratulations for all of the great effort you have made so far!

[Hello new me 153]

Great job!! You have done awesome.

[Montana Gal 448]

Wow is right, amazing job!

[fernandfj 469]

Congratulations on all you have achieved so far and all that is yet to come!

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Wow!! Congrats!! That is amazing!!

[Dub 9,922]

Superbadassness in evidence right there !!!!

Well done, young lady. Well freaking done !!!!

[goplay94123 575]

You are AWESOME!!! Congrats

[teacherjen 18]

I hear you! I've been above 275 for almost 20 years. Currently 340. There is that part of me that thinks I'll fail at this just like I have for so long. Surgery is in October, I hope, like you, I can look back and say that I did it.

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[ssflbelle 829]

I found this thread from your posting of today saying 1 year post op. I am so happy for you. You have lost a huge amount of weight in the 1 year since your surgery.

Did I read this posting correct in July you had lost down to 229 and are in a size 18. Wow that is wonderful! You are only 1 inch taller than I am. I am currently 243 and have no idea what size I am as I have been sewing in all my clothing. To think that maybe I could someday be wearing a size 18 again like you are would be so wonderful.

Now one month later and even smaller have you gotten into a smaller size? You keep going strong and you will be to your goal real soon.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

I found this thread from your posting of today saying 1 year post op. I am so happy for you. You have lost a huge amount of weight in the 1 year since your surgery.

Did I read this posting correct in July you had lost down to 229 and are in a size 18. Wow that is wonderful! You are only 1 inch taller than I am. I am currently 243 and have no idea what size I am as I have been sewing in all my clothing. To think that maybe I could someday be wearing a size 18 again like you are would be so wonderful.

Now one month later and even smaller have you gotten into a smaller size? You keep going strong and you will be to your goal real soon.

I'm one year today and 223 pounds. The size 18 - well it depends on whether it's a woman's 18 (yes), a misses 18 (sometimes), a who-knows-what 18 (no way). Sometimes I have to go larger because the arms feel too snug.

Edited August 8, 2016 by Sharon1964

[ssflbelle 829]

I have been in the 5X and above category for so long I guess I do not know that much about today's sizes of clothing. What is the difference between Women and Misses? Is there some kind of a size chart available for Women and Misses? I feel like I have no fashion sense and will need to educate myself of today's trends. Regardless of what it is you are so much smaller and I can't wait for that to happen to me too. Keep going strong, I plan too.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

I have been in the 5X and above category for so long I guess I do not know that much about today's sizes of clothing. What is the difference between Women and Misses? Is there some kind of a size chart available for Women and Misses? I feel like I have no fashion sense and will need to educate myself of today's trends. Regardless of what it is you are so much smaller and I can't wait for that to happen to me too. Keep going strong, I plan too.

Womens sizes tend to be more amply cut than Misses sizes. Unfortunately, there is no standard to sizes.

If I go to Catherines or Lane Bryant or any other place that has plus-size clothes made exclusively for them, I wear a smaller size. If it's Levi or some other national brand sold in various stores, I tend to wear a bigger size.

I don't know how old you are (I just turned 52), but I tend to prefer classic styles. http://www.theviviennefiles.com/ is who I recommend for classic fashion. You can spend hours and hours reading her posts.

[ssflbelle 829]

Sharon Thanks for the link. I am 60 and have always had issues with clothing since childhood because of my size. I remember going with my Mother to buy clothing and she always wanted me to wear black, navy and brown solids. I love colors and hated not only the colors she picked but the styles as well. Our shopping trips always turned into crying tantrums for me. Once I was old enough to buy my own clothing I went for very colorful print clothing but still had issues with styles.

Hopefully when I get to my goal weight I will be able to enjoy shopping. However I will need a personal shopper to help me with the style today that is good for my age and shape.

[reducer623 137]

Amazing & inspiring! Congrats & best of wishes!

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