Fashion: From Yikes to Yahoooooo!

Sep 13, 2013

Ok, so we know that weight loss is mainly about living a healthier lifestyle, feeling better and developing good life long eating and exercising habits. However, I must admit that the shopping has been so FUN!  I have always wanted to dress nice, but the clothing selection in the super morbidly obese range is very slim and EXPENSIVE!  For years I have been extremely limited in what would look decent on my huge body.  I absolutely HATED the way I looked in suits.  As a matter of fact, I don't even have full body pictures of me in a suit before surgery. 

Triumph!   - I recently went into a Big & Tall store out of habit.  Some of you may be familiar with it (Destination XL/Casual Male). Anyways, EVERYTHING was too big.  LOL!   I couldn't believe it!  I am now able to go shopping in normal clothing stores and it is SO liberating!  Here's a couple of recent snap shots.  I hope to have a real photo session done very soon. 

Stats:  10 Months Post Op  (plus 2 weeks)
High Weight: 440 lbs
Surgery Weight:  429 lbs
Current Weight: 235 lbs
Total weight loss:  205 lbs!!!

Shirt:  From 5xl/6xl to L/XL
Neck:  From 22/24 to 15.5/16
Pants:  From 56 waist to 36/38
Coat/Blazer:  From 64R to 44R

The Duodenal Switch procedure has been one of the best decisions I have made concerning myself.

Best wishes to everyone!!!

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