yeah, i think if it weren't for my hips, i might be able to wear a 12 in dresses or tops. it's funny, i went shopping yesterday for a dress for a xmas party tomorrow night (which i can't go to now b/c i have strep throat, ugh) and decided that i'd be brave and try on a 14. lo and behold it fit, i might have been able to get away with a 12 even if i wore a bodyshaper to hold in my panni. (small boobs + big hips + panni bulge = hard time finding dresses that fit) you're right though, i don't like things fitting too tightly and i might be choosing things too big just b/c i'm used to wanting to hide myself. i'll have to take your advice and take a friend w/me sometime.

I know what both of you mean. I had a real scare during my recovery with starvation. They (Drs- nutritionists) radically changed my diet and I feel like I was almost cursed to regain a better appitite. Of course malnutrition and starvation is not a good thing- so I am grateful to be stable- but would like the weight to continue to come off as well. We can do it- we just have to stay focused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEA!!! I am not the only one who thought something was wrong because I am only--did I really say ONLY--down 84 pounds. Your posts have made me feel much better about myself.

I think you are doing wonderful!! 90 lbs...wow!! I am only down 86 in a little over 8 montsh. My weight loss has slowed alot but if I get a couple lbs a month...I will take it!!! Its better than going up!!! Where did you start? Where are you at now? How tall are you? Wow...90 lbs!! Cant wait to get there myself!! Keep your chin up!! Would have you lost 90 without the surgery and kept it off? Not me!! I would get to 30 or 40 then go right back up..then some!! You are doing great!!! Have a wonderful day! Patti

Hi Michelle, I know its no constillation but just look at where we started!! Youve come a long way!! And congrats on your hard work!! I started in 22-24. At 270 and 5'6". I am now down to 184 and wearing 12 pants and large to xlarge tops. Some 14s fit but hey,,,who wants to put on a 14 when ya can fit into a 12!! I am excited!! A friend of mine gave me a pair of Levis that were stretch but they were a size 8. I was like yea right!! over my big toe maybe!! Well I tried them on and got them up...just not buttoned!!! haha!! my conclusion was that they were sized wrong!!! lol!! Oh well I can at least say I have an 8!!! lol!! Keep up the good work and dont be so hard on yourself!! Youve done wonderful and you look great!! As for my shape...not sure.. I have lost the shelf that I carried on my backside tho!!! Patti 270/184/160ish