Am I the Only One?

[Maddie 9]

I read the posts of how people drop clothes sizes. How they go shopping for a 14 and end up with a 12 and so forth.

I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others,etc. I also know that we all have different builds and won't wear the same size at the same weight. So with that said...

Here is my situation. I wore a tight 24 before surgery. As of 2 months ago, I could wear a size 18, if I held my breath. Today, I still have to hold my breath to zip them. And no way I can sit in them, they are so tight in the waist.

My butt and legs are getting really small and I have tons of excess skin on those areas. My abdomen is still very round and plump with no saggy skin at all.

I was wondering if any of you have had something similar where you don't lose in a particular spot.

The reason that I am getting concerned is because I'm only 33 lbs. from goal. It's gonna suck if I have to wear a 20 forever. Besides a size 20 hangs off my butt and legs and looks so dumpy.

I have waited and waited to go shopping for new clothes, but it's looking like there is no point and it's disconcerting.

Another problem is that I have 4 bulging discs in my lower back that prevent me from doing crunches or anything like that.

I would appreciate any feedback or advice. Thanks.

[Tiffykins 673]

Maddie, I didn't drop sizes until I was out of the "plus size/Woman's sizes". As for your belly, can you ride a stationary bike? That really does help with the tummy area as well. I know it's frustrating, but the fat will redistribute and you'll get into smaller sizes as the months progress. I was wearing a solid 6 back in April, and today I'm in a 2 sometimes a 4, and a few 0's, but I weigh the same? ? ? It's kind of weird, but things shift and it'll all work out in the end.

[Maddie 9]

Tiff, thank you so much. You just made my day. I feel so much better now. I had no idea a stationary bike would help. Sweet. (((hugs)))

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Congratulations on your great weight loss! Im sure things aren't done shifting around yet.

[Tiffykins 673]

Tiff, thank you so much. You just made my day. I feel so much better now. I had no idea a stationary bike would help. Sweet. (((hugs)))

You betcha chickee ! ! ! Could you possibly do stand up crunches? I don't know where in your back is problematic, but I do stand up crunches and swear by them. If you want more info on them, you can google them or youtube has videos. I didn't cross my leg over my knee for months when I was still heavy, but you can do them easier than getting on the floor.

[val 7]

maddie,

when i started out i wore a size 24w, i had the lap band and got down to a size 14w. 3 months ago i had a revision to the sleeve and im wearing a 12 but i haveso much hanging skin in my abdomen. honestly if it wasnt for that id prob wear a 6 or 8. my clothes are so big in my butt and legs, but i have to have the bigger size due to my gut

[Maddie 9]

Thanks for the response, Val. I hope your tummy melts away too. Best of luck.

[Maddie 9]

You betcha chickee ! ! ! Could you possibly do stand up crunches? I don't know where in your back is problematic, but I do stand up crunches and swear by them. If you want more info on them, you can google them or youtube has videos. I didn't cross my leg over my knee for months when I was still heavy, but you can do them easier than getting on the floor.

I have never heard of the stand up crunch. I am not sure yet if I can do it, but I am headed to youtube right now. Thanks again, Tiff, you're a lifesaver.