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brutherford · 12-11-2004, 05:08 PM

My best friend Leland has been telling me that I'm gonna be a size 8 pants and I've been telling him he's crazy. Most of the pants I'm wearing now are 12's and a few 14's still fit okay although I do have one size 11 jean skirt that fits perfect. So, today I'm buying a birthday present for my sister in Lane Bryant (ironically, I got stink-eye from a few of the staff and customers... whatever

), and I decide to go to Charlotte Russe to see if I can find a shrug to go over the cutest tank top in the world that I bought last week. Of course, there were many cute clothes that I had to try on, including a gorgeous pair of cropped tuxedo pants but the largest size was a 9. So, I grabbed it just to see what would happen...

THEY FREAKIN' FIT! and well too!

I'm totally beside myself. This week's weight loss has put me at a lower weight than the lowest weight I remember being, which was 186 when I was in 8th grade 22 years ago. I don't even know what to say. I've only got 15 lbs to hit my goal and then I know I've got a good 15-20 lbs of loose skin all over my body. I'm wearing medium shirts now - after another 30 lbs (hitting goal and plastic surgery) am I going to a... can I even say it... SMALL?!!

I just have to say to everyone who's having a hard time - whether it's because you're waiting for approval, are recently post op and don't feel well mentally or physically, or in a plateau after surgery - IT DOES GET BETTER. Follow the doctor's rules, try to exercise, drink your water, take your vitamins, and enjoy your new life. Life is really, really good. I'm happier than I've ever been in my entire life. Thank god for Dr. Callery. I love that man.

lealphachienne · 12-11-2004, 05:23 PM

I think I might need to start buying x-small for myself as I'm a loose small to a medium in most generic sized clothing. In sized clothing I have a size 5/6 dress, 8 and 10 pants. Depends on how much lycra they put in clothes these days!

triciaknox · 12-12-2004, 07:58 AM

WOOHOO, congrats to both of you!!! You two rock!

Butterfly · 12-12-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brutherford

Of course, there were many cute clothes that I had to try on, including a gorgeous pair of cropped tuxedo pants but the largest size was a 9. So, I grabbed it just to see what would happen...

THEY FREAKIN' FIT! and well too!

I'm totally beside myself. This week's weight loss has put me at a lower weight than the lowest weight I remember being, which was 186 when I was in 8th grade 22 years ago. I don't even know what to say. I've only got 15 lbs to hit my goal and then I know I've got a good 15-20 lbs of loose skin all over my body. I'm wearing medium shirts now - after another 30 lbs (hitting goal and plastic surgery) am I going to a... can I even say it... SMALL?!!

First thing that went through my head when I read your post was "Holy crap!"

I'm so proud of you and so excited for your excellent experience at Charlotte Russe! What a totally awesome feeling first of all to be able to find something in that store that fits and fits so freakin' good! YAHOO!!!

I know you were on cloud nine girl! Keep it up because I know it's only going to get better for you AND all of us! Stories like these really keep me inspired and hopeful that I too will one day be able to find something to wear in that store.

I told my husband Bill one day, "One of my goals is to go inside of Charlotte Russe and buy myself an outfit there that fits!" He just smiled at me and told me it would happen. This man who hates shopping for clothes, has great taste and has purchased me some items of clothing. For example, he bought me a "Fetish" mini skirt that is a size 12 and does have some stretch to it, but when I saw it and put it in front of me, I told Bill, "Honey, this isn't going to fit me." He said, "Just try it on. I bet it will." So, I went into the bedroom for a more dramatic reaction when I came out and it freakin fit too! He was not only proud of his purchase, but proud of me for my success.

Isn't life grand?

Blueyz · 12-12-2004, 05:24 PM

Oh, Barbara,
That is too cool. I remember being a size 8 in high school. You are getting soooo skinny!!!!

I just bought a pair of size 10 pants today. Yeah, they are stretch, but who cares!!! I am so thrilled. The scale may not be moving very fast, but my size is decreasing.

Life is great!!!!

Dara · 12-13-2004, 12:21 AM

Barb:

Buying clothes lately has been such a bizarre experience! The only word that seems to explain it is "surreal." I was in Las Vegas this weekend to see a rock concert and, at the last minute, wanted to buy something "rock concerty" to wear, like jeans and a cute top. So I ended up at Ross in Las Vegas--go figure!

Anyway...I don't know if anyone else does the same thing, but when looking for clothes, I can't just go straight to the right size. First, I go to a bigger size than I think I really am. It's as if I'm terrified to go to the right size right away--like suddenly it won't fit or something. (You probably think I'm insane right now.) But, for example, the last pair of jeans I bought were Calvin Klein stretch size 8 (yippee). They're getting kinda baggy on me and I like to wear my jeans TIGHT. So, I decided to try a size 6. But I didn't go straight to size 6. I went to size 8 and looked through everything...even picked two pairs of dress pants in size 8 to try on. THEN I looked through size 6 and got a couple of pairs of jeans to try. When looking for tops, I went to size medium first. Then I went to size small and picked out a couple of tops to try.

Of course, the DKNY size 6 jeans fit (!!!!) and the size small top fit (!!!!). What weirds me out is that I go to larger sizes first. It's almost a physical thing--like I can't force myself go to the smaller size first. I haven't shopped for dresses in a while and I know that when I do, I won't go to size 6 or even size 8. I will probably start at size 10 and work my way down.

Does this make any sense to you?! Any feedback you can give me would be appreciated. I hope I'm not completely losing it!

watergirl · 12-13-2004, 07:46 AM

Thanks for sharing that story with us. I used to love Charlotte Russe, it was my favorite store. Of course it's been many years since I could fit into anything from that store. I'm so looking forward to the time when I can go back and shop in that store.

Congratulations to you all with your success! Enjoy!

brutherford · 12-13-2004, 09:41 AM

Dara - that's exactly what I do! Then, on occasion, I do something stupid like buy the size that's too big, telling myself it will shrink after I wash it. I've had too many outfits that I've only worn once because of that flawed thinking...

Marie, Irela, Tricia, Dale, and Pam - "Holy Crap!" is right! You're all shrinking by the second! Thanks for the support and kind words - you guys are the best!

I wish I could see you ladies at the party on Thursday but it's our school's graduation and I can't miss it...

Does anyone know how long the party will be going on? Maybe I can come by after graduation...

bridgetgirl · 12-13-2004, 11:16 AM

Darb: Size 9... it feel so good! I believe the party goes the usual hour and a half... do you wanna get together afterwards? I'll meet ya in the Valley or wherever!

Dara: I am the EXACT same way, i go to the bigger size and and grab some stuff, and then its kind of like I dare myself to get something the next size smaller.... and it fits! Then Im tripping! Its a good thing I dare myself, but Im with ya on how clothes fit too, I NEVER want to wear another pair of baggy pants EVER again! They are out of my life forever! Lately i have had enough nerve to grab medium size shirts... I know thats what I am now and what I will continue to be... Im medium... and loving it! pants are an 8, have been for a couple of weeks...I have exceeded my expectations but I decided I would have been satisifed being a 10... beingin the single digits is HOT! I have never been in a single digit.. I remeber shopping at sears in grade schhol and looking for 14W pants...... I appreciate it my life so much now, Im with you B regarding Dr Callery... I just love that man! For changing my life and bring me together with you guys!

Christina · 12-13-2004, 12:38 PM

Way to go girlfriend.. I am so dang proud of you!!! You have worked very hard for this..

Keep up the great work.. I'm on your tail..