Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

smaller measurements with vsg then without @ same weight ?



Recommended Posts

Has anyone noticed their measurements are smaller with the vsg then without it at similar weights. Kinda hard to explain but here is my example.

Yesterday I broke into the 260's. I am wearing a size 40 pants and wearing all of my old clothing I use to wear. I have lost 80lbs without the sleeve on 2 separate occasion a few years back. At 260lbs years ago I would be a 42 pant size... so why now at the same weight with the vsg am I a lose 40, possible 38" pants?

I also noticed shirts that would normally be tight at this weight in the past are fitting loser.

Anyone know why this is?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I actually posted the same thing a few weeks back. On a whim I tried on some pants that fit me about 20-30lbs less than I was at the time. I was certain they weren't going to fit, but to my surprise I got them on and fastened. If I remember correctly, someone said they thought it was because of the high Protein diet we're on now. I can see how this is true. With a calorie/protein and protein/carb ratio drastically different than what we're used to (even when dieting), it seems feasible that we would lose differently than normal, too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The high Protein low carb diet is good?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My bet, and this is just a guess is that you are much better hydrated this time around. Water weighs a lot, and if you are well hydrated, water weight is going to spread throughout your bloodstream rather than focusing around your waist, butt, thighs, etc. my theory says that even at the same weight, you have less fat on your body, therefore your central mass is less.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also think that most of us have given up inflammatory foods for the first time ever. I have not had a diet coke in weeks. Many of us have given up refined sugar for the first time ever. I know I have less inflammation in my body. I have lost the puffiness in my face and the swelling in my ankles to a greater degree than what can be explained through my weight loss alone.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was just talking to my mom about this yesterday! I'm currently at 280 (I'm 5'10") and yesterday I fit in to a size 22 pants with no stretching, sucking in, or pleading to the clothing gods. I'm fitting in to tops as low as the 18/20 range, and I've even bought some 1x things. Never have I been so "small" at a weight like this. I know, mentally, that part of it is the fact that I have rather even weight distribution. I also wonder about vanity sizing - making larger clothing at a smaller size to make consumers feel good. Because of health issues, I've not been able to exercise consistently, so I know that it isn't because I'm suddenly a gym rat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×