Faith, Just wait until a guy tells you you're hot. It had been almost 20 years since any guy even looked twice in my direction and recently I've met someone who tells me I'm hot. It takes my breath away every time he says it. Congrats on your progress, it's awesome. Toni 267/159/135ish

So over the past few months I've been noticing more and more things that are amazing to me. The other day while laying in bed I lifted my knee so that I could scratch it, in the process I felt this dip... yes a dip. I can't explain it any other way, I've come to realize that it is the hollow under my knee cap. The other thing I realized is that if I suck in my tummy I can seriously see all the bottom ribs in my chest. WOW. The big one though.. I was walking into the lunch room today to put my tuna in the fridge and came across a girl I hadn't seen since before my surgery. She looked at me kinda odd and I smiled at her. When walking out she goes... Excuse me.. how much weight did you lose exactly. My reply with perk... 145 lbs. She goes... wow. I just want to tell you that you look totally hot. I blushed a ton and told her thank you so much. It was just wonderful. Me.. Hot.... *eeks* Faith 350/205/159

Becky, After having a bra and panties collection from Lane Bryant in my size 26/28 behind and 46 D bust in every color of the rainbow going down to just black white and beige has been a real heart ache for me. But going from size 28 or 30 jeans to a size 11 Tall Junior in less than a year sure has been great :- ) I found that I got fitted for my bras at the more expensive stores and found the sizes that fit me the best, then went to TJ Maxx and Marshalls to get the same brand bras at a deep discount price. Those stores carry Waocol, Bali, Natori and even some Victorias Secret brand bras and underwear. I may be limiting myself at this time to the basic colors but I have the greatest collection of pretty camis ( to keep warm) and panties that they make. I also found these great cami's that are called Body by Ganz, that have a built in support like bra that are wonderful they make it so you don't even have to wear a bra under sweaters which actually feel good once in a while Especially since my girls have decided to moved down a size C apartment from their former size D and they are quickly looking at that B trust me, cause they look like two fried eggs when I lay down now, but thats OK cause their former friend the BIG FAT TUMMY moved out too and she is getting flatter every day Jill

Thanks for the advice. I have tried Bali, but not Wacoal. In fact, I haven't even heard of it. I will check it out when I need bras again. I lost weight in my feet, too, so now they fit into shoes better. I am surprised by all the places that I needed to lose weight. You are looking great, also! Thanks for posting- sometimes I need a lot of reassurance! Becky

It seems that as we move farther away from our surgery dates, we dwindle in numbers here. That's great but you guys (and gals) helped me through my toughest part of the journey and I continue to troll through here about 4 times a week. The changes in each of us are amazing and I'm not only proud of myself but of each and every one of us! We've done great! I'm really stuck on 245 (down from 375) but my clothes keep getting too big for me and I feel great! I'd like to drop another 25-40 pounds but will take whatever I can get and be happy. I hope my body is just adjusting and ready to get rid of some more ppoundage before settling in. I'll keep coming by and waving. Dave