gatorgal 0 Posted October 29, 2009 I went shopping over the weekend because I have no clothes that fit anymore. All of my pants are falling off, and my shirts just hang. So, my sisters took me to an outlet mall and made me go into the regular-sized stores. Lo and behold I bought a pair of size 14 trouser jeans. 14? Are you kidding me? The last pair of pants I bought were a size 24. To say I'm excited is an understatement. I'm pumped!!!! I love my band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
we3601 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Way to go gatorgal!!! The last time I fit into a size 14 was in high school. I remember thinking I was sooo fat back then. Who knew the reality of it--I was athletic and fabulous..... I was banded on 10/19 and can only dream of being able to fit into a 14. I currently wear 22/24 pants. How long did it take? You should be sooo proud of yourself. I can't believe how big my smile is for you. I guess I'm just imagining what it would feel like!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANAM1955 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Congrats!! Keep the faith and take care of yourself! Our bands are a wonderful tool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itschoice 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Don't you just love it when you can go to the bathroom without unbuckling your pants? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterMeCourtney 0 Posted October 29, 2009 You now have size 14s and I now have size 14 envy! :thumbup: Way to go!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianaG 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Hey Gatorgal, I just read your post to my DH and told him that I am sure hoping someday that I can make a post of my own about buying a size 14 again!!!! You give me hope!!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatorgal 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks, all! If I can get to a size 14, anyone can. I have not been this size since high school, and I graduated high school in 1981! I flirted with 16s/18s about 18 years ago but gained it all back and then some following a sojourn in Europe. Now, I'm confident that I will keep it off thanks to my band. we3601, I was banded on June 29. All but 9 of those 55 pounds in my ticker were lost post-surgery, so the band has been a wonderfully successful tool for me. I know we all lose at different rates, so don't base your success on anyone but yourself. You'll get there, too! GG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellabella78 0 Posted October 29, 2009 WooHooo! So exciting. I can't wait to be there:) Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
we3601 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Hey gatorgal, I'm a graduate of the class of '81, too! Hard to believe how fast time flies. It's just good to know that there are great success stories out there and I can't wait to add mine to the list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHomeCC 2 Posted October 30, 2009 Awesome! That must feel incredible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colls 0 Posted October 30, 2009 Wow, congrats! I can't wait until I can fit into a size 14. Keep up the good work :sad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted October 30, 2009 YEAH! congrats! I too can't wait till I fit into my 14 jeans - they fit me just 2 yrs ago. 1/2 of my closet is 14 - the other half is 16/18, 20/22, 24/26. I've now lost 20 lbs (was banded on Oct 1) but can't tell a difference in my clothes. When did yours start hanging on you? Blessings! Marci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
great expectations 0 Posted October 30, 2009 WONDERFUL!!! I can't even remember when I wore a size 14. We are the same age and I currently wear a size 24. I just started researching the band and I have made up my mind to go for it. You give me inspiration. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites