Yesterday I packed up a whole bunch of too big clothes to donate. I didn't start out planning to do this, but was getting annoyed that everytime I go in my closet lately, I have to rummage through my closet to try to find something that doesn't look sloppy on me. I've always worn stuff (especially shirts) on the loose side so even though I haven't lost a ton of weight yet, I had a lot of stuff that was looking ridiculously large.:thumbup:

Then, I went into my two 'Stage 1' boxes to see what I could get out of there that fits now. Let me explain... last year when I was waiting and waiting and waiting for insurance approval, a friend of mine came over and we went through ALL my old clothes. I had tons of different sizes. And, we got rid of everything that I wouldn't want to wear again. And, sorted the rest into 'Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3' boxes. Stage 1 is sizes 14-18 and 1X, Stage 2 is 12-14 and XL, and Stage 3 is 10-12 and L. OK, so I went through the Stage 1 stuff and got out a few things that work now. Woohoo! Its like free clothes!!! :biggrin:

But, I found that I have very few t-shirts that are my current size. So, when I was out today I bought three new t-shirts. Nothing fancy, but it feels good to have some new items that fit. I wore a new t-shirt to Jazzercise yesterday and got lots of compliments on my weightloss. I think its hard for people to see it if you don't wear clothes that fit. So for any of you that are feeling like people aren't noticing or you don't feel any different, I highly recommend some t-shirt therapy. Only $10 each and made me feel great! :smile:

Congratulations! I was banded 3 weeks ago & I've been doing the same thing. It feels great!

I just got through doing the same thing! Wow we do so parallel on stuff. My husband wanted to know if I would finish and clean the bed off so he could get some sleep! lol! I have been in the Stage 1 Clothes you are in for a while now, and I am ready to get into Stage 2 Soon Now, I did get to use a few of them, depends on who makes them and how they are made, I just need to get rid of this Tummy and I could zip all my 12's pants cause they fit in the legs, so discouraging! But I am bound and determined to get there by July 2010, got to get real strict with myself on the Carbs again and write everything I eat and drink down again. Summertime is coming fast and I bought a new bathing suit, size 12! I did like you, bought a new outfit, capri's, T-Shirt and a new light weight hoodie to top it off! Felt terrific!