tzbandtobypass 48 Posted March 26, 2013 My surgery was 1/14 and I am down to a size 18 from a 24. It feels great, but I am mostly out of clothes in my closet to wear so I went hunting for some deals on jeans. I have bought some things from the local thrift stores but one of the stores near me was having a 40% off one pair and get the second pair totally free. It brought the cost down to about $13 for a pair of jeans, which is only a few more bucks per pair than my local thrift stores. I went a little crazy and bought pants all the way down to a size 9/10. I have never been smaller than a 14. I was a 14 in high school. Looking at those tiny pants and trying to imagine wearing them is kind of impossible. For all of you that have gotten to goal - what size did you end up in? Did any of you start in a 24 and end up in a 9/10 or smaller? Is it possible for our bodies to change that much after RNY? 1 nienie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted March 26, 2013 I started in a 28 pants 3 to 4 x top. In a size 8 now and med tops. I was a size 12 in high school. Never thought I would get this size. Still can't wrap my head around it. I'm trying to level out now but seems like I'm still losing inches so who knows where I will end up I was a year out feb 21 4 Jer-Z Girl, nienie, Misty and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted March 26, 2013 Oh and congrats on your journey so far!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer-Z Girl 10 Posted March 26, 2013 OMG, I am so excited for you. Wow! I have never been a single digit my entire life. Currently, I am a 24 (tight) so the thought of being an 18 is exciting. I can't imagine putting on a 9/10. I am so proud of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsallenrn 39 Posted March 26, 2013 I started out size 24 pants and 2x shirts. I am 5'8" and I started at 282.8. I am 10.5 months out and I weigh 156.8. I am a loose 10 and wear medium shirt! I haven't been this size since about the 5th grade ! 4 Misty, Jer-Z Girl, nathaly and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou:) 110 Posted March 26, 2013 I am having a revision from band to bypass on 4/8. You guys that have done so great... do you have any suggestions on how to have those awesome results? I just don't want to fail like with the band... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsallenrn 39 Posted March 26, 2013 I am having a revision from band to bypass on 4/8. You guys that have done so great... do you have any suggestions on how to have those awesome results? I just don't want to fail like with the band... Exercise exercise exercise!! I have a 2.5 year old little boy and I work 4 days per week so time is tight. I get up at 445 each workday and I'm at the gym by 610. I live by the motto "Nothing taste as good as healthy feels" and buying clothes at the Gap lol! 1 feelin-lika-cow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderwoman75 118 Posted March 26, 2013 Mrsallenrn. I'm two months out and have lost 43 lbs from dos 1/29 but lost 16 prior to surgery. I am having trouble seeing myself lighter. I just started to work out a lot lately. You are an inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erikaloftin 62 Posted March 26, 2013 I did the same thing with an 11/12. Its hard to imagine fitting in them. Those pants barely fit around a thigh. lol. I'm at 24 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou:) 110 Posted March 27, 2013 Exercise exercise exercise!! I have a 2.5 year old little boy and I work 4 days per week so time is tight. I get up at 445 each workday and I'm at the gym by 610. I live by the motto "Nothing taste as good as healthy feels" and buying clothes at the Gap lol! My biggest worry is being motivated enough to work out. Between sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, depression and fibromyalgia I am exhausted and feel beat down everyday. On top of that my parents used exercise as a punishment when I was young. I will have spurts where I will work out for two weeks and then have a bad day and stop. I'm hoping the weightloss will help boost me to want to work out. How soon after surgery did you start exercising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsallenrn 39 Posted March 27, 2013 Mrsallenrn. I'm two months out and have lost 43 lbs from dos 1/29 but lost 16 prior to surgery. I am having trouble seeing myself lighter. I just started to work out a lot lately. You are an inspiration. You can do it! Your stats are awesome! Keep up the walking and it won't be long until your running. 1 wonderwoman75 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsallenrn 39 Posted March 27, 2013 My biggest worry is being motivated enough to work out. Between sleep apnea' date=' osteoarthritis, depression and fibromyalgia I am exhausted and feel beat down everyday. On top of that my parents used exercise as a punishment when I was young. I will have spurts where I will work out for two weeks and then have a bad day and stop. I'm hoping the weightloss will help boost me to want to work out. How soon after surgery did you start exercising?[/quote'] I was doing 45 mins a day 4 days a week for 6 weeks before surgery. I started walking the day after surgery but it was prob 3 weeks before I started real workouts. I love working out now. I've recently added strength training and I love the results. It just like work, we don't always love it but it has to be done! 1 babs963 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My4Boys 34 Posted April 21, 2013 I am 5'4 and started at 242 lbs., a 20 pants and 2x top. My surgery was 12/13/12. I'm in a size 8 pants now and a medium top. I still cant believe it! 1 Misty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookier224 238 Posted April 21, 2013 I am 5'4 and started at 242 lbs.' date=' a 20 pants and 2x top. My surgery was 12/13/12. I'm in a size 8 pants now and a medium top. I still cant believe it![/quote'] Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites