three pairs of pants....

[greensleeve 457]

I have three pairs of pants that are almost identical, in size 22, 18, and 16. I just realized this. I haven't been able to wear the 16 in three years. Now they fit but with muffin top.

[Writerjennifer 107]

NSV! Congrats.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Just say no to the muffin top hahaha! Try them on again in 2 weeks and they'll fit great. Congrats! Can't wait until I'm in sizes that start with a "1"

[greensleeve 457]

Just say no to the muffin top hahaha! Try them on again in 2 weeks and they'll fit great. Congrats! Can't wait until I'm in sizes that start with a "1"

If I wear a baggy shirt with them I'll be fine. Lol.

I don't know how I ended up with three army green pairs of capris with cargo pockets. Guess I like them.

[par1959 470]

I just threw away a entire 33 gal trash can of old jeans. Dropping about 1 size per week. Looking forward to purchasing new skinny for me clothes.

[michellew1 72]

Congrats! I bet that is a wonderful feeling. I have lots of clothing that I cannot wait to get back into. I know this sounds silly but I still have the outfit that I wore on mine and my husbands first date 15 years ago. That is my motivation. I am getting back into that outfit. I am currently a size 5X. The outfit is a size 10. Maybe next summer?

[greensleeve 457]

I just threw away a entire 33 gal trash can of old jeans. Dropping about 1 size per week. Looking forward to purchasing new skinny for me clothes.

Why would you throw away clothes?

[greensleeve 457]

Congrats! I bet that is a wonderful feeling. I have lots of clothing that I cannot wait to get back into. I know this sounds silly but I still have the outfit that I wore on mine and my husbands first date 15 years ago. That is my motivation. I am getting back into that outfit. I am currently a size 5X. The outfit is a size 10. Maybe next summer?

Good luck!!!!

[Ima Fox 63]

Congrats, Greensleeve! I will be so happy when I can fit into a 16. That might even make me take a photo, which I avoid like crazy. I did discover a few size 18s in my closet recently (clutter city) but I'm sure the 16's are long gone. My last straw before my decision to get the $ for the surgery is that if I gain anymore weight I wouldn't be able to get clothes from a normal store. I guess I'd have to buy them online. No more Macy's. I feel stupid that I bought 3 shirts size L recently in anticipation of being able to wear them (so cute & on sale-but still putting the cart before the horse). There is a plus size resale store that I will sell my good stuff to & whatever I can't sell goes to the women's shelter. Here's to smaller sizes!

[Saramarie1023 27]

Congrats! I bet that is a wonderful feeling. I have lots of clothing that I cannot wait to get back into. I know this sounds silly but I still have the outfit that I wore on mine and my husbands first date 15 years ago. That is my motivation. I am getting back into that outfit. I am currently a size 5X. The outfit is a size 10. Maybe next summer?

I was a 5x too and just purchased a 2x that fit perfectly! Not tight not hard to button...nothing!!! It will be very rewarding for you to be back in the size 10 -especially with the sentimental reasons. Best of luck on your journey.

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

I just threw away a entire 33 gal trash can of old jeans. Dropping about 1 size per week. Looking forward to purchasing new skinny for me clothes.

Why would you throw away clothes?

All my old clothes are boxed up for the local shelter/resale shop. I'm at three boxes now, and soon to be more. I already went shopping in my attic and pulled down a bunch of clothes I haven't fit into in years. All but two or three of the tops fit (and fit well), so I'm looking forward to putting those into the boxes and sending them away.

[greensleeve 457]

Congrats, Greensleeve! I will be so happy when I can fit into a 16. That might even make me take a photo, which I avoid like crazy. I did discover a few size 18s in my closet recently (clutter city) but I'm sure the 16's are long gone. My last straw before my decision to get the $ for the surgery is that if I gain anymore weight I wouldn't be able to get clothes from a normal store. I guess I'd have to buy them online. No more Macy's. I feel stupid that I bought 3 shirts size L recently in anticipation of being able to wear them (so cute & on sale-but still putting the cart before the horse). There is a plus size resale store that I will sell my good stuff to & whatever I can't sell goes to the women's shelter. Here's to smaller sizes!

I did take a few pics, I'm a little wary of posting pics that ID me due to a couple of stalking psychos but here's my butt. Lol.

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[Ima Fox 63]

Ok Girl! The bootys' lookin good (tiny)! You can rock the cargo pants without fear of the pockets making you look just that much bigger. I feel so inspired by everyone else's story. You all really give me hope. The surgery gives the double happiness of good health & cuteness. Congratulations, Greensleeve. I'm really happy for you.

[greensleeve 457]

I'll have to post the butt shot from the week after surgery later!

[greensleeve 457]

The first is a few days after surgery.