So there go my undies...NSV (and my first fill appointment)

[tiffanyannette 0]

Just had to share this...

So, my husband has been teasing me lately and telling me that I'm shrinking. Now having been morbidly obese my whole life, I can see the numbers go down on the scale and feel it in my clothes, however, I still don't really "see" a change. I know that'll come with time I'm sure.

Lately, I've been finding that even my tightest bras are getting looser and my undies are getting baggier. I didn't realize how baggy until a few days ago. I got up, exercised, took a shower and headed to the store to do some shopping. To my surprise, I kept feeling my underwear sliding down my butt...so I sneak into an aisle and hike those babies up good. Well, about 10 steps later, they do the same thing, so I hide in another aisle and pick them up again (I must have mortified the little girl and her dad that happened to run into the aisle JUST as I was doing this). The bathroom is on the other side of the store...I know I can't make it there...by this time, my undies have fallen again and the only thing keeping them up is the fat in between my thighs! Now most people would have just taken them off at that point, but I decided to waddle myself on out of there, hanging panties and all! Keep in mind that about 6 weeks ago, they were snug.

I had my second post op (1st fill appointment) today. I shared this story with the doctor and I swear, I can still hear them laughing a whole city away. I figured that I should share this with you all in case someone needed a laugh.

With that said, I've lost 10.5 lbs to the day from my first post op appt. (a week after surgery) a month ago. (35 lbs all together) Dr. said that I'm doing great and my lab work came back perfectly, except for a deficiency of Vitamin D, which I was told is pretty normal. On top of exercise and monitoring my portions, just having the band placed is offering some sufficient restriction (my band was empty). So 1.25cc's was added because the doctor (and myself) think that I'm knocking on the door to my sweet spot.

Sorry for the long post...I'm so proud of myself and felt like sharing today! :thumbup:

Start of Pre-Op Diet (2/15):345 lbs

Day of Surgery (3/2): 330 lbs

Post Surgery Appt (3/11): 320 lbs

Follow up/First Fill appt: 309.5 lbs!...1.25 cc's

[bella71 0]

Congrats! You know you've lost weight when you need new undies...

[Mimilou2004 13]

You are doing so well, congratulations!!!! I loved your story and indeed, what a NSV it is!!!!

Mimi

[alicianoelle1dec82 0]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one! I'm 2 months post op and I had to buy new undies. They are THREE sizes smaller than my old ones. :thumbup:

and i go for my first fill tomorrow. eep.

[Carosel2002 0]

That is sooo awsome!! Isn't it nice that the underclothes fit so much more comfy??!! I noticed that 1st thing too (including the sliding panty thing) !! Great going!!

[Drasan 23]

I'm still laughing! Loved your story, I shared it with my husband, now he's laughing too. Thanks for making me smile! :thumbup:

Congrats on your wonderful progress!

[slimsylvia 0]

LOVED This Story! hah!

I can't wait to have this problem!

[Froggie D 1]

Terrific story!

[Startingoverat50 3]

That is so funny. A while back I was running down our stairs to switch out a load of laundry. My husband was downstairs doing something. Anyway as I ran down the stairs my flannel pajama pants fell all the way down. Luckily I was able to steady myself from falling. My husband just roared with laughter after he realized I wasn't going to fall. I was just shocked. I knew they were big, but that was totally unexpected. Anyway your story so reminded me of that and made me laugh all over again. Keep up the great work!

[ididit35 0]

Loved your story!!!! I'm kinda having a problem with buying clothes lately. It's like my hand automatically grabs the largest size. I am almost four months post-op and I've lost about 52lbs. I was wearing a 30/32 woman's clothing. I go to the store and hesitantly pick up a size 26 pants knowing I've lost some weight. How about those bad boys kept sliding off my waist and the seat area looked like I was carrying a load. I had bought a 24 also thinking I could wear them maybe in June. Those 24's fit perfectly. I can't remember the last time I wore a size 24. (I'm bottom heavy).

Keep up the great work all!!!!

[LadyA76 0]

Love it...that is so funny!!! i don't usually wear undies but boy if i did i would sure love to look forward to this...so i could get a good laugh...progress in the flesh!!! Love it!!!!

[AllieKat 0]

Love it...that is so funny!!! i don't usually wear undies but boy if i did i would sure love to look forward to this...so i could get a good laugh...progress in the flesh!!! Love it!!!!

LOL! I don't wear undies either, but boy wouldn't this experience be funny? Thanks for sharing it, I can just picture it! It's funny what you notice when losing some weight, not just the #'s on the scale, but like now I can reach around and wash my backside in the shower without having to strain to do it, I know you know what I mean! Also, before, the pants I wore were so tight, they were short on me, but now, I am stepping on them when I walk! :thumbup:

[Marine mom 3]

lol, I was in the elevator at Cabelas when mine started slipping. So i hiked them up well, look up, and see the camera, lol! I waved.

Good for you!!!!!!!!

[RavenClaw779 2]

Great story! New panties were my first purchase, but I guess I didn't get rid of all the too big pairs. Worked from home yesterday and put on a pair of my saggy baggies - worked okay while at my desk, but I'm afraid when I took the dogs to the park for a walk, my fellow walkers were getting an eye full of me digging and pulling my 'wears up. No easy to do with to large dogs in tow!

[tiffanyannette 0]

Ha!

You guys are great. I'm glad that everyone was able to get some chuckles out of my story. I knew I wasn't the only one!

My mom has now coined a new dance called the "weight loss wiggle." Whenever I wear jeans and I stand up, I have to do a little wiggle because they are sliding off! I confessed to my mom that before when I used to wear those jeans, I had to wear them around the house for a day or 2 to loosen them up, and even after they were loose, I had to wear one of those pant girdles (the ones that are sheer and go to your calf) to slide them up...then I would leave them unbuttoned and have to fold them over on the top just to fit! :thumbup:

My husband has also said that I'm becoming a "gangsta" because now my sweatpants (which were pretty snug before) have all started sagging in the crotch!

Thanks to all you guys for your stories and support, it made my day! It's so nice to have another family to laugh at you!