AuriP 420 Posted October 17, 2014 How many pounds did it take to go down a scrub size? I'm 2 weeks post op and down 21lbs from my highest weight. I wear 2x scrubs, I still have 2 weeks to be home and I'm wondering if I should go out to get new sizes now or wait until after I start back working. They were kind of falling off of me then so I'm sure I might be swimming in them come time to start working. What did you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micmt 120 Posted October 18, 2014 I will just cinch up the pants tighter. Lose all the weight. Then buy new scrubs. I have uniform scrubs and they are not cheap b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCO 169 Posted October 18, 2014 I have mended all my scrubs. I am going to wait as long as I can before buying new scrubs. I might get a pair as I decrease in size until I reach my goal weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollisrn76 21 Posted October 18, 2014 Try goodwill for scrub. They usually have a good selection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuriP 420 Posted October 18, 2014 Try goodwill for scrub. They usually have a good selection.I would but the problem is that we are color coded now. So my only choice is to wear maroon, all the time. I usually don't see this color or any solid colors besides blue at the thrift stores. The only upside is my hospital provides us with some money for scrubs, not much but $100 is better than nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuriP 420 Posted October 18, 2014 Try goodwill for scrub. They usually have a good selection.I would but the problem is that we are color coded now. So my only choice is to wear maroon, all the time. I usually don't see this color or any solid colors besides blue at the thrift stores. The only upside is my hospital provides us with some money for scrubs, not much but $100 is better than nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhaymom 38 Posted October 18, 2014 I was in a sz 2x before surgery and when I went back (6 wks) I was in xl and now I'm in LG (3 months post op). Hope that helps, if you can get separate just buy the pants smaller and keep the shirts bigger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karebearr100 21 Posted November 3, 2014 Or grab some from the or. That's what I am going to do to help out the bank account Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse04 7 Posted November 4, 2014 I can't wait to go scrub shopping once my weight is gone. Confession. ..I already bought a really cute top from the thrift store for 2 bucks! It's a large and I'm currently in a 3xl top. My surgery is on the 25th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karebearr100 21 Posted November 4, 2014 Good luck! I can't wait either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollisrn76 21 Posted November 4, 2014 As a nurse. ..how much time off did you take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karebearr100 21 Posted November 4, 2014 I work in icu and am planning on taking 3 weeks. More for making sure I'm tolerating foods than anything else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCO 169 Posted November 4, 2014 I am a nurse & work in L&D. I am taking 6 weeks per my surgeon orders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCO 169 Posted November 4, 2014 L and D funny that face was put in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sengelken 51 Posted November 4, 2014 Post an ad on this site, maybe somebody has some to sell. Try Craig's list, Facebook has garage sale sites in almost all towns and maybe posting ads at work, maybe somebody has some extras they don't need anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites