How Many Lbs Did You Lose Before Dropping Pants Size

[LT1002 138]

I'm only down about 17 lbs (surgery was 7/17). I have to wear suits to work and noticed that my blazers actually close again, though my pants still fit (maybe a bit baggy in the thighs, though). All depends on where you're losing the weight. I can tell my stomach has gone down, even with just those 17 lbs, probably from eating low carb. Suits are the only plus sized clothes I've worn - between Gap and Old Navy, 18s have been fine - so I'm looking forward to wearing suits that aren't made of stretchy poly!

[traceyinflorida 499]

I didn't mention that I can wear jeans that are 4 sizes smaller but the uniform pants are polyester and the waistband has a bit of stretch to them. I must have been at maximum capacity in them before. I was really hoping to have a dramatic difference when I went back to work, but I know that big milestones take time. I guess I'll find out by my coworkers comments. They don't hold back where I work.

They will definitely notice the 50 lb weight loss! That is awesome! Even if you had not dropped to the next pant size down, I bet your uniform pants fit MUCH better than before.

The thing I noticed is that my pants size did not drop right away with the weight loss. Then I would hit the dreaded stall, and a couple weeks later, WA-LA I was in a different size even though I had not lost any additional weight. I have gone from a size 22W to a 16W or size 18 regular (you know I will never buy another 16 W again, now that a regular size fit! LOL) but I lingered in my 22's and 20s for quite a while before the sudden drop to 18.