Noticing the loss

[utkscvol1 125]

As I'm mentally and physically prepping for my surgery I have a question for those that have had theirs. After your surgery- how long before you could tell you had lost weight and where was the first place you really noticed it?

[DetChatt 188]

It took me a long time to notice it on myself, but others saw it in my face first. I think it shows up fairly quickly, because you lose a lot of weight usually right away.

[Erica313 15]

I noticed it in my belly and my feet first. It was so nice to have my shoes fit me better and not struggle so much to get them on.

[Lapbandster 496]

Honestly, I didn't notice anything till I lost 40 lbs

BUT, everyone else saw it!

It was nice getting compliments

I really started noticing when I would shop and not have to buy sized 20-22, but rather 14-16

My biggest regret is not taking pictures of myself before surgery for comparison

[utkscvol1 125]

Honestly' date=' I didn't notice anything till I lost 40 lbs

BUT, everyone else saw it!

It was nice getting compliments

I really started noticing when I would shop and not have to buy sized 20-22, but rather 14-16

My biggest regret is not taking pictures of myself before surgery for comparison[/quote']

I neve thought of that until recently but have decided I want to take pictures monthly. I have spent so many years avoiding photos at all cost!

[KAATNS 1,473]

My face and boobs (unfortunately). It is a nice feeling when none of your clothes fit though!

[Smiles4Di 61]

I noticed it in my waist line and back first -- I have also gone from a 42ddd to a 38ddd so get ready for some changes!!

I also was a size 18/20 presurg and I bought a size 12 last weekend!!

[susancwalker2008 70]

I started really noticing when my friends were saying, "OMG, look at that waist!" After the first 20lbs. Today, i cleaned out my closet and have no shirts that have an X in them. AWESOME!!! Now lets work on that butt. Takin a bit longer!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I didn't notice it until considerably after others did. But when I did, the first place I really saw it was in my face. I also saw it in my feet and hands early on, too. In fact, my feet shrank from a 10W to an 8 1/2M.

[britt140 10]

I've lost about 25 lbs and people are starting to notice, mostly in my waist. Also, my wedding ring is getting really loose!

[crazy11777 78]

How long to notice the change in shoe sizes?

I want smaller clothes for sure but I'm also super excited to buy smaller shoes...

[shady2121 74]

Definately in my face. I am now buying size 14, never thought that would happen again. My daughter got me a gift card for the GAP and OLD NAVY for Mothers Day not Lane Bryant lol.

[dearlh 92]

Yep My Dr. told me your face is the first to show weightloss. I can tell along with other people my glasses dont "dig" in to sides of my head like before.

[utkscvol1 125]

Definately in my face. I am now buying size 14' date=' never thought that would happen again. My daughter got me a gift card for the GAP and OLD NAVY for Mothers Day not Lane Bryant lol.[/quote']

I look forward to this. I'm in an 18/20-- I despise trying to find something to wear. I look forward to being able to go into a regular store and not one that requires xx in front of it.