Here's a NEW poll

Yes, I have noticed a change. I went out and got some of those fancy panty and bra sets. I felt so giggly. I wear my clothes to fit me now rather than loose. I always did wear colors so there isn't much change there. Actually, I dress almost as young as my two daughters who are both in their twenties. I don't mind wearing skorts that are above my knees. Losing this weight has certainly caused a change. Now if I could learn how to wear makeup I would be ok. 359/296/???

I think I pay better attention to my overall appearance. I make sure my hair looks as good as possible and that my make-up is just right. I have a lot more shoes now. When it comes to clothes though, I'm still not very daring. I still have a hard time seeing myself differently. I still reach for the bigger sizes. I guess it will still take me some more time as well as a few more pounds. I am going on vacation tomorrow and I will admit that there is a bathing suit in my suitcase. I may not go anywhere in it but it has at least made it to the suitcase! Nice idea for a poll, Noelle Linda -59(still!)

I agree .... I willing to try different styles that I would of never considered before ... I was usually pretty conservative. Mary

I would say that I am feeling much better about what I wear. At first, the weight was just not coming off fast enough. I wanted it gone, like overnight...right! Everyone's dream...wake up and ta-da...new body...NOT! But I have come to terms and I am pleased at how it is coming off. Little by little...with execercise and great hope, my skin will snap back. So far so good...I mean, I could be a little tighter here and there, but I am okay with myself so far....Now in another 50-60 pounds lighter, I may be talking way differently. I was wearing a size 20/22 in most things before surgery. Now I am down to a 14/16 size. I am feeling pretty good...very good actually. I am almost to the weight when my husband met me. So until I get lower than that, I dont feel that there is any improvement. I know, I am my own worst critic. I will be able to start buying new clothes here real soon...I will start when I am in a solid 14. I cant wait for the 12's to come. I havent been in 12's since my mid twenties. I have the equivilent of an entire closet of lingerie and fetish wear. I own 7 pairs of stilettos and almost 50 pairs of regular heels that I havent been able to wear in over 4 years. I am now able to wear them. Wearing sexy clothes is important to me. I ordered a couple of outfits from Fredericks catalog this week. Its a pin stripe vest, pants and minnie skirt. I think things like this make us feel good about ourselves. That is important along the stages of progress that we make on this journey. Thanks for sharing... harmony -56 252.5/196/130 RnY 02/18/04