Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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graciesmom2000 05/28/2013

I donated 3 bags of clothing today. It was kind of bittersweet. I look at my almost bare closet and feel kind of sad that most everything is gone, but excited that I have lost enough weight to let those things go. I did find a few things to buy today. Every Saturday the thrift store is 50% off so I know I will build my wardrobe again.

deleted_user 05/28/2013

You go girl! I know the bitter sweetness however I just try to remember nothing looks as good as healthy feels and buying shirst that don't have an X in them makes my whole day just bit brighter!

graciesmom2000 05/28/2013

I cannot wait for that. I am between a 2x and a 1x. I will get there soon!

becca1960 05/28/2013

CONGRATS!! Your hard work is paying off!!

rubymama 05/28/2013

Good for you. My closet is also quite bare. I gave many of my old clothes to my sister who needed them. Every time I see her, she's wearing something I gave her. And I gotta say--they're so UGLY and so BIG! I can't believe I wore them and liked them.

deleted_user 05/28/2013

That is wonderful.... I have most of mine in my stepson's closet.... Just deciding where I want them to go....
Honestly, I am not sorry to see them go.... I wore clothes so big to hide the big me.... I love having little clothes...
I can't let go of my hoodies though.... I have a huge hoodie collection... Now they fall off of me, but I just think of them as comfy clothes now and can't believe how big I really was...

slimtbear 05/29/2013

Haha Kathi! I have a hoodie collection too. I gave them to a family member except for a couple. I also suffer from a bare closet and plan on hitting up Goodwill this weekend! :-)

deleted_user 05/29/2013

It is like saying goodbye to old pals. Save 1 pair of jeans to do this: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-weight-loss-surgery-journey-in-denim.html

Hooray for good thrift deals... don't buy too much though LOL those will be gone before you know it.

Congrats!
~Michelle "Shelly"

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