I went shopping today..
at the Salvation Army (AKA the 'Sally Ann') and bought a 'new' coat. AND GUESS WHAT SIZE????
Size SMALL/size 9!!!!
Never in my adult life have I worn a size small!!!
I quite love this coat--'camel hair'-- or that lovely beige colour--double breasted, and it's maxi-length. Best $12.99 I've spent in a long time!
(I don't even care that it's not leather.)
Hey--I'm traveling in unknown territory! At over 3.5 years out, I find this still shrinking quite interesting! So you folks who are still on your journey--it ain't over 'til the fat lady shrinks! (My take on 'it ain't over until the fat lady sings....)
Size SMALL/size 9!!!!
Never in my adult life have I worn a size small!!!
I quite love this coat--'camel hair'-- or that lovely beige colour--double breasted, and it's maxi-length. Best $12.99 I've spent in a long time!
(I don't even care that it's not leather.)
Hey--I'm traveling in unknown territory! At over 3.5 years out, I find this still shrinking quite interesting! So you folks who are still on your journey--it ain't over 'til the fat lady shrinks! (My take on 'it ain't over until the fat lady sings....)
YAY YOU! I'm absolutely THRILLED when I hear stories like yours, how you're STILL reaping the benefits of WLS!! I know I'm not done losing, but I really don't know what a realistic goal weight is for me, either. But I DO freak out a bit when I look at the calendar and see that I'm a year and a half out, past the "honeymoon" of WLS. I LOVE knowing it'll still work for me if I work for IT!!
And I may have to hit the Goodwill myself for a dressier winter coat - I miss my leather coats, but definitely not a 2x anymore!
Stay warm, Nanook! (We're all the way up to 34 degrees here right now!!! WOO HOO!!!)
And I may have to hit the Goodwill myself for a dressier winter coat - I miss my leather coats, but definitely not a 2x anymore!
Stay warm, Nanook! (We're all the way up to 34 degrees here right now!!! WOO HOO!!!)
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Well, shucks--thanks, ma'am! 
I never really set a definite goal weight, although I did lean towards the magic number of 150#s--what I was when I got married. Okay--so I hit that recently, so do I continue to set my goal ever lower?? I know that if I had plastics done to get rid of the flubber in my mid-section, for sure I'd be in the 140s.
ANYHOO--the ride sure is fun--and educational: what sits in the pouch one day might not sit so well another. ((Yup--even now!)) But I find my thumb nails are my best indicator of needing more protein. Right now they're screaming for more, 'cuz the nails coming up are looking pretty dented and ridged. I guess I better save for another glass-jar blender for my protein shakes!
And Darla--you're doing an awesome job yourself!!! The honeymoon?? Ever hear of a second or third honeymoon?? Keep working the tool!
(((HUGS)) and
**SUE**
I never really set a definite goal weight, although I did lean towards the magic number of 150#s--what I was when I got married. Okay--so I hit that recently, so do I continue to set my goal ever lower?? I know that if I had plastics done to get rid of the flubber in my mid-section, for sure I'd be in the 140s.
ANYHOO--the ride sure is fun--and educational: what sits in the pouch one day might not sit so well another. ((Yup--even now!)) But I find my thumb nails are my best indicator of needing more protein. Right now they're screaming for more, 'cuz the nails coming up are looking pretty dented and ridged. I guess I better save for another glass-jar blender for my protein shakes!
And Darla--you're doing an awesome job yourself!!! The honeymoon?? Ever hear of a second or third honeymoon?? Keep working the tool!
(((HUGS)) and
**SUE**
YAY!!! My Sweet Sue has found a coat!!!! I am so thankful! I just KNEW there would be a coat with your name on it!HUGS/LOVES/PRAYERS
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Thanks, Sweetie!
I checked out Value Village first, but saw nothing I liked.
Next stop was the Sally Ann, and was rather skeptical of a 'small' coat--but what the heck--tried it on and it fit like it DID have my name on it! WOOHOO!!!
And Q--the man of few words--said it was 'okay. Looks nice'.
(((HUGS))) and
**SUE**
I checked out Value Village first, but saw nothing I liked.
Next stop was the Sally Ann, and was rather skeptical of a 'small' coat--but what the heck--tried it on and it fit like it DID have my name on it! WOOHOO!!!
And Q--the man of few words--said it was 'okay. Looks nice'.
(((HUGS))) and
**SUE**
Whoooo Hoooooooooooooooooo Sweet, sweet Sue! Awesome! Me luvs my local Goodwill and Thrift Store--too amusing when people compliment the clothes, and I proudly say where from where they came! Thanks to the hoarders out there, who buy, buy, buy for the thrill, then end up giving the clothes away! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Hugs, Patti
Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.
I agree--thrift stores are fun places to go and usually get good bargains!
And I'm delighted with the coat--just needed to fix the hemline.
I feel sorry for the Sally Ann here in town. It's at one end of a 3-store plaza, and ValueVillage is at the other end. The Diabetes Society canvasses for V V--to the detriment of SA. All's well in love and war??
Take care, Patti-tat-too!
I'm glad to see y ou on the board and so active!
(((HUGS)) and
**SUE**
And I'm delighted with the coat--just needed to fix the hemline.
I feel sorry for the Sally Ann here in town. It's at one end of a 3-store plaza, and ValueVillage is at the other end. The Diabetes Society canvasses for V V--to the detriment of SA. All's well in love and war??
Take care, Patti-tat-too!
I'm glad to see y ou on the board and so active!
(((HUGS)) and
**SUE**
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