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How Is Is Possible? Down 15 Pounds But 2 Sizes???



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I am 4 weeks post op. Actually going for first fill today... hopefully. I lost 15 pounds during the liquid diet and then just maintained. Normally, I go down a size with a 20 pound weight loss (obviously I've done this several times!..lol) but yesterday I noticied my shorts were loose. Yep, went down a size. Then today the same thing happened. I tried on an even smaller size and although they are a little tight they fit! How can that be? I haven't lost anymore weight. And they are all Lane Bryant as I know some brands runs larger, ect. No complaining but definitely strange!

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Congrats! This is why I try not to obsess with my scale.< /span>

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Are you exercising now? Did you exercise in the past? That can affect the sculpting of the body. By this I mean you could be adding muscle.

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aerobic exercise does get rid of the visceral fat in the belly, so if you've been doing that, then it's possible. Whatever it is, I'd just keep on doing it ;)

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I did the same thing at first. I, too, usually lose a size for every 20 lbs. However, those first few weeks...were just like you described. I'm at 43lbs now and its evened back out to the 20lb-rule. LOL. I'm down two sizes since I started pre-op diet on Jan 11. Blessings to you!

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congrats!!!! you must be losing inches and pounds .... BONUS!

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your losing inches. i have only lost around 42 pounds and my clothes went from 18-20 to 12-14's. i just try not to obessess about the scale cuz it gets me depressed and i'm 11 months out.

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