I was what size?

[susan6161 142]

I really have no idea what size I wore pre-surgery. Yep, I was in denial! I literally shoved myself in my size 22 pants. Of course there was only one style that I could wear in size 22. Shirts...not sure of that size either. I was adamant that I would not outgrow a size 2X, but I did allow a few 3X in my wardrobe. Now that I have lost over 80 pounds, I still don't know my true size since I am wearing clothes that are too big (for a change). I recently purchased a pair of new pants..in size 16 (but they are stretchy) and my t-shirts fit appropriately with an XL.

How refreshing it is to wear clothes that actually fit, as well as many other perks. Although my weight loss has slowed down and I have given in to some holiday goodies, I am thankful that my sleeve is helping me along the way. As a mother of 5 and a teacher, I usually "do" for others...so glad that I did this for ME!

[SuzyB 182]

It is so nice to wear normal sizes. I started at. 26 and am down to a solid 18, 16s will be coming. Many of my tops were 4x.. Now an Xl fits a bit snug but not too bad.

[southernsoul 773]

I started at a 26/28 and 3X/4X back in June. I have just gotten into a size 16 jeans (but 18 is still OK, too) & an XL in tops is very comfortable. One of my issues has been not knowing how stuff is supposed to fit. In size 26/28 you dress more for camouflage than for a close fit, so the fit of some XL tops seems strange to me. I've had to ask friends, "Is it supposed to look like this?" and they think I'm crazy.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

[marfar7 1,533]

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

I agree. I wish I had saved a pair of my size 22 jeans and a 3x top. I'm now in a 7/8 jeans and an xl top (bigger on top, always have been) and wish I had kept a pair to compare my progress.

WTG! Ur getting there...

[spiritedcowgirl63 108]

I put my biggest size on my bedroom wall. Pinned in front of it is the next size down I'm going to get to next.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I agree. I wish I had saved a pair of my size 22 jeans and a 3x top. I'm now in a 7/8 jeans and an xl top (bigger on top, always have been) and wish I had kept a pair to compare my progress.

Save a pair of the biggest pants you have. You will want to take a pic stuffed into ONE leg for the Big Pants thread here after you lose all your excess weight!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/266039-big-pants/

WTG! Ur getting there...

...theres always the thrift store to set up that photo with the right gear!

[susan6161 142]

I put my biggest size on my bedroom wall. Pinned in front of it is the next size down I'm going to get to next.

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I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing!!