Just Curious...?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

Height and weight distribution aren't the only factors at play. Bone structure, in general, plays a huge role, as well. I'm 5'11", and wore a size 26 (tall) pants at my pre-surgery weight (330-354). My frame, however, is very broad...even when I was "thin" my shoulders were wider than an airplane seat-back. I'm at 270 today, and 24 pants are getting baggy (YAY!).

There are also HUGE variations between clothes manufacturers. I find Roamans clothes to run chronically small....what I would normally buy in a 3X, or a 26 I have to buy (from Roamans) in a 5X or 34/36. Catherines also runs a little small, and many of their clothes shrink, if dried in the dryer. Silhouettes runs truer to size, in my experience...but I hate buying clothes (online) that I can't try on first.

[jaymzee 79]

Im 21. 5'6 and my highest was 350 and i was in 24 jeans. Started my journey at 310 and was in size 22. Now I'm 253 and in a size 17-18. I carry most of my weight in my belly. Just a big apple.

[BentleyJade 28]

You'll be a 12 one day!!! Maybe even smaller!

I sure do hope so! My dr told me yesterday that I could be in a size 6 if I wanted to! Lol..I thought to myself "I think a 6 would be pushin it!!"

[BentleyJade 28]

Height and weight distribution aren't the only factors at play. Bone structure' date=' in general, plays a huge role, as well. I'm 5'11", and wore a size 26 (tall) pants at my pre-surgery weight (330-354). My frame, however, is very broad...even when I was "thin" my shoulders were wider than an airplane seat-back. I'm at 270 today, and 24 pants are getting baggy (YAY!).

There are also HUGE variations between clothes manufacturers. I find Roamans clothes to run chronically small....what I would normally buy in a 3X, or a 26 I have to buy (from Roamans) in a 5X or 34/36. Catherines also runs a little small, and many of their clothes shrink, if dried in the dryer. Silhouettes runs truer to size, in my experience...but I hate buying clothes (online) that I can't try on first.[/quote']

I hate buying clothes online, too! I usually just end up spending a fortune at Lane Bryant or Maurices..for jeans anyways..Old Navy does fine for my shirts. And I never dry any of my shirts, they all shrink (Old Navy)!

[lovealways 22]

I've been every weight under the sun due to chronic yo-yo dieting. At my highest, 265, I now wear a 20 in lane bryant. At my lowest, 127, I was wearing a size 9. At 165, I used to wear a 12/13. I'm 5'4". I know for sure I'd probably never be a size 3 lol.

[BentleyJade 28]

Thanks for all the responses!! Its so cool to see everyones height/weight/sizes being compared! I know everyone is different, but it still just baffles me to see how two total different weights can be in the same size! (Not baffled in a bad way) its pretty cool!!

Before long we will all be on the other side of the fence!! I cannot wait! I hope everyone posts before and after pics! I know I will once I start losing more

(And bat wings will be a thing of the past, lol)

[Fallenangel2904 494]

It is interesting to see everyones comparisons. Sizing has always been something that was so strange to me- how someone could weight 100lbs less then me and be in the same size. It definitly depends on height, shape, distribution. No two bodies are the same.

I'm 5'5, my weight is distributed pretty evenly but I have big thighs, and a pretty big stomach- I'm about 370 now and in a size 26- I can fit into some 24's also. When I was at my lowest weight I was 270 and wore a size 16/18. I cant wait to get there again!

[BentleyJade 28]

It is interesting to see everyones comparisons. Sizing has always been something that was so strange to me- how someone could weight 100lbs less then me and be in the same size. It definitly depends on height' date=' shape, distribution. No two bodies are the same.

I'm 5'5, my weight is distributed pretty evenly but I have big thighs, and a pretty big stomach- I'm about 370 now and in a size 26- I can fit into some 24's also. When I was at my lowest weight I was 270 and wore a size 16/18. I cant wait to get there again![/quote']

You are right! No two bodies are the same! And you will be back in a 16/18 before you know it! I'm hoping to be in an 18 soon, myself!!

[lcox1102 11]

I don't wear mine tight at all' date=' I have always hated tight fitting clothes..makes you look even bigger! And I don't really figure ill be in a size 12 at 260 or whatever, just sayin that b/c I know I weigh heavy but wear the same size as some who weigh a lot less..I don't really expect to be in a 12.. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Oh yea I totally agree. Different brands can fit totally different.... Good luck with it and I'm sure you can accomplish anything you put your mind to :-)

[BentleyJade 28]

Oh yea I totally agree. Different brands can fit totally different.... Good luck with it and I'm sure you can accomplish anything you put your mind to :-)

Thank you!! I am definitely putting my mind to it!

[Heyher 581]

I'm 5' 5" and 240. I wear a 18/20 but my weight is distributed pretty evenly. My lowest of 160 I was in an 8, but could still lose another 15. I'm not big boned. Im pretty much average in build. Big boobs? Check. Big belly? Check. Wide hips? Sort of. Big butt? Not that much. Big thighs? Check.

I'm a apple shaped pear pretending to be hourglass. :-)

[marybethintexas 10]

Yep I weighted 200 and I wore a 20

[marybethintexas 10]

Yep I weighted 200 and I wore a 20

5'1"

[LindaS 316]

I can't find it through a search, but I know last summer someone on this forum posted a link to a website. The site was pictures of people who were the same height and weight, but their body sizes were very different. It really was interesting to see the differences. I must not have bookmarked it. Does anyone remember it?

At my highest weight, I weighed 255 and wore a size 20 (although did buy some 22s depending on cut). I am now size 12 and weigh 183. I also have thunder thighs, and I truly think I'd be able to wear smaller sizes if my thighs were smaller. I am much smaller on top.

[LindaS 316]

The site isn't working for me now, but I think it is mybodygallery.com